Managed Hosting vs Shared Hosting

A practical comparison for businesses that want the right WordPress hosting setup, not just the cheapest one.

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What changes when you move to managed hosting?

Area Shared Hosting Managed WordPress Hosting
Updates Usually your job Handled for you
Security Basic protection Active monitoring
Backups Optional or manual Included
Support General hosting help WordPress-focused support
Performance Variable Optimised for WordPress

If you want the done-for-you option, start with our managed WordPress hosting service.

Which one is right for you?

Choose shared hosting if

  • You are comfortable doing everything yourself
  • The site is low priority
  • You only care about the lowest headline price

Choose managed hosting if

  • You want a hassle-free setup
  • You need support, updates, and security included
  • You want the site to support enquiries and SEO

Related pages

What is Managed WordPress Hosting? Managed WordPress Hosting Cost UK What Is Included? Website Support

Want the managed option without the hassle?

If you want WordPress hosting that is easier to live with every month, managed hosting is usually the better fit.

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