Hey guys. Today’s video is all about the best WooCommerce hosting options for 2021.
OG viewers of this channel may remember that we made a video on the best options for 2020,
and it’s time to breathe some new life into it. We know how quickly things change! Plus,
I have a few special guests today eager to strut their stuff for you, so let’s get right into it.
As you may know, WooCommerce is the most popular eCommerce plugin for WordPress,
used by over 5 million sites! But the success of this plugin depends heavily
on the functionality of its hosting. So if you’re running an online business,
choosing the right option is crucial as it will affect user interaction with your shop,
and ultimately, sales. Before I get into the top picks for 2021 and introduce my guests,
let me go over what you should be looking for in the first place in a WooCommerce hosting provider.
For privacy and security, you’ll want to look for hosting that provides isolated
environments for each website. These isolated environments ensure security, greater flexibility,
and better performance of a website--all important aspects in running a successful online store!
Shared hosting has nothing to do here. An SSL certificate is important because it reassures
potential customers about your site identity through authentication. It also supports
encryption, which is an absolute must if you are expecting a potential customer to fill in their
contact and/or credit card info. Good hosting providers will include this as part of their plan.
For your online store to be successful, it needs to be available to visitors. Pretty obvious,
I know. So when looking for a WooCommerce hosting provider, focus on the ones that
provide more uptime. Ideally use ones that run on data centers classified as Tier 4,
which means your website will experience the lowest amount of downtime in a year.
Now Listen up, Google tells us that more than half of website visits are abandoned if a site takes
more than 3 seconds to load. People expect things fast, and your hosting provider better deliver.
So make sure to go with an option that guarantees speed, and has data centers across the globe cuz
they make sure your target audience has fast access and a good user experience. Tightly
connected to speed, the next point is caching and optimization. There are specifics to caching when
it comes to optimizing eCommerce sites. Engineers will tell you that it’s tricky. A “kill them all,
freeze them all” approach -- oh! Pardon me, a “cache them all” approach does not work
here. Why? Because for the sake of your business, you can’t cache dynamic pages in eCommerce sites
or make them static as you would with landing pages. But, you do still want them to be super
fast of course. What’s the solution? A hosting provider that provides smart optimizing solutions
for eCommerce dynamic pages. We are gonna make a video about WordPress caching and optimization in
more details, so subscribe to our channel so you don't miss it out. Next up: make sure your hosting
provider has impressive and customizable backup solutions for you. Why? Because you need to be
able to backup your website frequently, especially before updates. And you have to be able to restore
your site easily. Some hosting providers may even handle the backups themselves--definitely keep
an eye out for that as it makes life easier! The security of your site is one of the most important
things to look for. You should feel reassured that your site--and therefore online stores,
are in good hands. The more options provided that cover all types of security threats, the better.
WooCommerce is multisite compatible, so your hosting provider should make the management of
multiple sites as easy as possible. Make sure to look for options that have intuitive dashboards
with all the tools necessary. So whenever you have a new online business idea cde, never
let your hosting provider get in the way. And finally, the last thing to pay attention to:
good support! Listen, your online shop is your pride and joy, and you will have questions,
concerns, and sometimes you’ll just need a little help. And that’s okay. You need the guarantee
of a reliable, knowledgeable, and helpful support team that works when you do. Even if that feels
like it’s 24/7 most days! They should be available to assist you in all your concerns--whether
they are general housekeeping issues or technical issues. Look for a hosting provider that
prioritizes customer satisfaction. So now that you know what to look for in WooCommerce hosting,
I’m gonna share with you the 3 best WooCommerce hosting providers of 2021. I’ve even split them
up for you in terms of categories, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Yes,
I just love you guys that much! Think of it like this, you need a superhero to save the day, right?
So just like there are different superheroes with different superpowers to choose from , there are
also different WooCommerce hosting providers with different features. They still all have the same
end goal: saving the world for the former, and keeping your online store functioning optimally
for the latter! So let me finally introduce you to my 3 good friends who are going to help me explain
the differences of each hosting provider. I hope everyone watching is #TeamMarvel...don’t @ me! I’m
gonna start the top 3 picks with the one that is best for businesses that already
have an online store, but feel their current hosting experience is sub-par. In other words,
businesses that are ready for the next level. The absolute best option in this category is 10Web.
So 10Web is an automated WordPress Hosting Platform, powered by Google Cloud. What do
I mean by automated? Hmm, maybe it’s better if I show you...hey Tony, can you take this one?
Yeah, kind of like that. Automated and awesome is the name of the game.
10Web’s automated platform is actually optimized for WooCommerce sites, allowing you to enjoy the
fastest WooCommerce hosting. As a Google Cloud partner, 10Web has optimized the backend and
frontend of the hosting to the fullest potential. This results in a flawlessly functioning store,
and since it’s hosted on industry-leading infrastructure, you can expect speed, security,
and scalability. 10Web also helps boost your sales with its automatic 90+ PageSpeed Score.
Remember when I talked about the importance of the 3-second rule? Well, 10Web guarantees
the 90+ PageSpeed Score for both mobile and desktop. This results in higher SEO rankings,
better performing ads, and more sales. 10Web also uses 12 data centers spread out across four
continents so you can impress both your target audience and audiences all over the world--AKA
your potential customers. 10Web also uses one of the fastest caching layers in the market,
the Nginx FastCGI. It takes into consideration the security of websites like WooCommerce,
and automatically detects them to ensure the dynamic pages of these sites are not cached.
We know people can be afraid of the unknown. But don’t let that fear stop you from wanting
more from your current hosting provider. 10Web makes the process of migration as smooth and
secure as possible--and free. Did I mention free? The automated process makes migrating
your store from your current provider to 10Web easy, fast, and secure. You can even
try automated migration through the 14-day free trial--with no credit card required.
Rest assured your live site will not be affected as you see what the world of automation can do for
your business! We already know the importance of a good backup solution, and 10Web comes through
here yet again. *cut to “we need backup” scene* It offers real-time customizable backups of your
site, keeping it in a secure AWS S3 storage space. Put your mind at ease by scheduling automatic
backups for your store, knowing it’s safe, and that you can restore the previous versions easily.
10Web not only offers SSL certificates free of charge, it also auto-renews them for you! They use
Linux containers to provide isolated environments for each website, prioritizing security and
privacy. Sharing is not always caring, especially when it comes to website security.
Have many websites? Don’t worry! 10Web doesn’t penalize serial entrepreneurs. In fact,
the agency plan allows you 10 hosted websites, at just $6 a site! Plus, the platform’s intuitive
dashboard prioritizes multisite support so you can manage them all effortlessly,
and keep on entrepreneur-ing. Is that a word? I think that’s a word...right, Tony?
When it comes to security threats...well, 10Web kind of handles it like this:
The platform has specialized security services that includes unlimited automated security scans,
24/7 monitoring, and brute force migration. I think 10Web might even have a motto when
it comes to dealing with security threats. Oh, right, thanks Tony.
And what if you have any questions, or need immediate help? 10Web offers 24/7 live support,
365 days a year. You’ll be chatting with WordPress experts who will resolve your issues immediately.
In case you are wondering: “OMG! How could I have missed this wonderful opportunity?
Now it’s too late, and too much work to transfer my shop to 10Web...I’m doomed!” .. 10Web offers
automated migration, here to save the day. With all this and plenty more,
what are you waiting for? If your current WooCommerce provider is holding you back,
ditch them and take the plunge with 10Web. Don’t forget, you can try everything I just
mentioned for free with 10Web’s 14-day trial. Linked below! All right, the next pick in my list
is best suited for businesses that are already running, but don’t have an eCommerce presence.
So if you have a physical business, and want to get in on the world of online stores,
this one's for you. The best option in this category is Cloudways.
So Cloudways offers managed WordPress WooCommerce hosting and really prides itself on scalability.
What do I mean by scalability? Mmm, I think I’ll see if the Hulk can help me out here. Ohhh, Bruce?
Yeah like that. But with a lot less anger.
Cloudways’ goal is to use its scalable platform to get your business from “mess to success”.
It uses top Infrastructure As A Service providers like DigitalOcean, AWS, and more to help deliver a
smooth experience for your customers. Its one-stop platform has everything you need just a few clicks
away, and utilizes the latest tools and software to make the switch from physical to online easy.
Cloudways also understands that you may be concerned about how your business will do in
the online world. So it offers a vertical scaling feature where you can easily scale your plan or
server size to adjust to your needs. It also conveniently offers Pay-as-you-go plans so you
can upgrade or downgrade based on your needs and budget. Kind of like how Bruce may need a larger
shirt size when he transitions into the Hulk. All plans come with a free SSL certificate,
24/7 support and monitoring, automatic backups, free migration, dedicated firewalls,
and more. Proactive Cloudways security practices are put in place to keep your
servers safe and secure. So if there is ever a threat, you can imagine what will happen.
Their plans start at $10/month, and they also offer a 3-day free trial for you to
test out their platform, and make sure it’s the right fit for your business.
Okay, that brings me to the final pick in the best WooCommerce hosting providers for 2021.
This last one is best suited for those who are starting from scratch with only
an idea for an eCommerce store. Also those running a small operation or planning to, who don’t really
have any major expenses, and are looking for a low budget alternative. If you find yourself nodding
along to this description, then SiteGround, a managed Wordpress hosting provider, is the
best fit for you. Why? Well it will meet you where you are, in the early stages, and have the basics
covered without being intimidating. I guess I can ask Peter to give you an idea. Oh, he’s still in
class. But when needed, he can definitely assist! ....not exactly on the same level as Iron Man.
But in some contexts, it may just be what you need. SiteGround prides itself on the ease of
which you can launch your store. As mentioned, it meets you in the early stages, and its prices and
features really reflect that--especially as their plans are all shared hosting.
For $4.99/month you can build a single WooCommerce site through their shared hosting plan,
which includes a free WooCommerce installation, an SSL certificate, daily backups and an allowance
of 10,000 monthly visitors--just enough for a new blossoming store. If you’re worried about
managing it all, SiteGround understands it may be overwhelming. Their WooCommerce dashboard helps
out by listing your orders, and let’s you initiate fulfillments and display detailed reports.
With SiteGround, as your budget grows you can buy extensions or plugins that can enhance your store,
marketing integrations, and the overall user experience. You can extend your store when
you’re ready, with some additional costs. If you choose one of their more expensive shared plans,
SiteGround also gives you the option to test your shop out on a staging copy, before going live.
For many people, security risks that are associated with online shops can be enough
to deter them from ever launching theirs. SiteGround takes security seriously, and they
have a unique AI anti-bot system that effectively blocks millions of security threats every day.
And should you have questions or concerns about any of the services?
Their help center is available 24/7 for you! So now that I’ve broken
down the 3 different options for you, all that’s left to do is choose your fighter!
All right guys, that wraps up this video! Make sure to like it and subscribe to our
channel so you don’t miss out on future videos. And if you’re
using a WooCommerce hosting provider, comment below and let me know which one!
Remember, knowledge is power, so use it wisely to choose the best superhero for all
your online business needs. Take care and I'll see you next time.
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