Bluehost

Bluehost is an American web host owned by Newfold Digital, known for being one of the three hosts officially recommended by WordPress.org. It targets beginners who want to launch a WordPress site without complications.

What is Bluehost for?

You host a site, often WordPress, with one-click install, a free domain name for the first year, an SSL certificate, and professional email. The interface is built for non-technical users. Bluehost also offers e-commerce plans and marketing tools. The target audience: individuals and small businesses starting out who want a simple, all-in-one solution.

Bluehost or Cloudways?

Compared to a managed cloud host like Cloudways, Bluehost is simpler and cheaper to start with, but less performant and scalable. Compared to Namecheap, it puts more emphasis on WordPress support. For a first brochure site, it gets the job done; for a high-traffic project, a more powerful solution is needed.

How much does Bluehost cost?

The listed prices assume a 36-month commitment. The Starter plan starts at $3.99/month as an introductory rate, renewing at $9.99/month; Business at $6.99/month, renewing at $13.99/month; eCommerce Essentials at $6.99/month, renewing at $21.99/month. The gap between introductory and renewal pricing is significant.