Detailed 2026 comparison: UX Sites £50/month Ex.VAT vs GoDaddy, SiteGround, and self-hosting. See what's included and additional costs.
Detailed feature comparison showing what's included vs. additional costs. All competitor prices include VAT. Our £50/month is Ex.VAT.
| Feature | UX Sites £50/month Ex.VAT |
GoDaddy £6-£20/month +VAT |
SiteGround £4-£15/month +VAT |
Self-host £5-£50/month +VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress Core Updates | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✗ Manual |
| Plugin Updates | ✓ Included | Partial | Partial | ✗ Manual |
| Security Monitoring | ✓ 24/7 Active | ✓ Basic | ✓ Basic | ✗ None |
| Malware Removal | ✓ Included | £50-£150 | £50-£100 | £50-£200 |
| Daily Backups | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | £2-£10/month |
| Site Migration | ✓ Free | £50-£100 | £50-£150 | £50-£200 |
| Development Time | ✓ 30 mins/month | £50-£100/hour | £50-£100/hour | £50-£100/hour |
| Performance Optimization | ✓ Included | Basic | ✓ Included | Manual |
| CDN Included | ✓ Included | £5-£20/month | ✓ Included | £5-£50/month |
| SSL Certificate | ✓ Free | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | £5-£20/year |
| Uptime Commitment | 99.9% | 99.9% | 99.9% | Varies |
| Support Type | 24/7 Direct | 24/7 Chat | 24/7 Chat | Community |
| WordPress Expertise | Expert | Good | Good | None |
| Setup Time | 1-2 days | 1-3 days | 1-3 days | 1-7 days |
| Contract Required | No | 12-36 months | 12 months | No |
* Pricing accurate as of January 2026. All competitor prices include 20% VAT. UX Sites pricing is Ex.VAT. Additional costs may apply for traffic spikes, custom development, or premium support tiers.
Not just hosting - we manage your entire WordPress site, updates, and maintenance.
30 minutes/month included (£25 value) for small tasks and updates.
24/7 monitoring prevents issues before they cost you money or customers.
£50/month Ex.VAT. Everything included - no surprise charges for support or extras.
The Result: Save £150-300/month vs. cheap hosting + freelancers, with enterprise reliability and personal service.
Common questions about our £50/month managed WordPress hosting service.
Our £50/month includes comprehensive WordPress management that competitors charge extra for. While basic hosting might cost £5-15/month, adding security, updates, backups, and support quickly brings the total to £50-100+/month. We include everything from day one.
The included development time covers small WordPress tasks like plugin updates, theme customizations, content updates, or minor feature additions. It's worth £25/month at our standard £50/hour rate. Larger projects are quoted separately.
Yes, we actively monitor your site and resolve issues that cause downtime. This includes plugin conflicts, server issues, security threats, and performance problems. We can't fix issues caused by custom code or third-party services, but we work quickly to restore your site.
We use WP Engine's infrastructure but add hands-on management. While WP Engine provides hosting, we handle WordPress-specific tasks like updates, security hardening, performance optimization, and direct support. Think of us as your WordPress concierge service.
Yes, there are no contracts or cancellation fees. You can cancel at any time with 30 days notice. Many clients stay because they see the value in proactive maintenance and quick issue resolution.
Additional development time is available at £50/hour or £40/hour for existing hosting clients. We can provide quotes for larger projects like new features, redesigns, or custom functionality.
Yes, we handle sites of all sizes. For high-traffic sites or complex setups, we may recommend custom solutions. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and get a tailored quote.
Correct, our £50/month price is Ex.VAT. While competitors add 20% VAT (making their services £6-24/month), our pricing is transparent with no hidden taxes.
We understand the stress of running a business while dealing with website problems.
Downtime doesn't just hurt your reputation—it costs you real money. Every minute your site is down, potential customers go elsewhere.
Slow websites kill conversions. Visitors expect pages to load in seconds, not minutes. Poor performance hurts your SEO and customer experience.
Security breaches can destroy your business overnight. The stress of wondering if your site is safe keeps you up at night.
You're not a web developer—you're a business owner. Why waste time on updates, plugins, and server problems when you could be growing your business?
What starts as £5/month turns into £50+ with add-ons, security, and support. Hidden fees and unexpected charges drain your budget.
Ticket systems and chatbots are frustrating when your business is on the line. You need real human support you can actually reach.
Our £50/month Ex.VAT managed hosting handles everything so you can focus on what matters most—growing your business.
£50/month Ex.VAT gets you enterprise-level hosting with personal service. No contracts, cancel anytime.
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