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Best Managed WordPress Hosting: 8 Providers Tested for Speed & Support (2025)

Updated on December 30, 2025 by Carrie Smaha

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We tested 8 managed WordPress hosting providers and discovered that some charge up to 400% more at renewal, a shocking reality that can devastate your budget and business planning. Our comprehensive analysis reveals which best managed WordPress provider delivers genuine value beyond promotional gimmicks. From premium performance to transparent pricing, we’ve identified the top choices for 2025, helping you avoid costly surprises while securing reliable hosting for your WordPress site.

Outdated Plugins: A Complete Guide to Securing and Updating Your WordPress Website

Updated on September 25, 2025 by Jennifer Fan

Contrary to widespread perceptions, 94% of detected WordPress vulnerabilities come from plugins, not from WordPress core itself. This is a wake-up call for many business owners. Your website might be at risk right now, and you may not even know.

Enhanced Email Deliverability Coming to Managed WordPress Mail Servers

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Derrell

Enhanced Email Deliverability with MailChannels - Coming to Managed WordPress Mail Servers

We’re excited to announce the next phase of our MailChannels upgrade: the deployment of MailChannels on our Managed WordPress mail servers! This upgrade follows the successful implementation of MailChannels on our shared servers and is part of our ongoing commitment to improving email deliverability and security for our customers.

WordCamp US 2024 Recap

Updated on October 10, 2024 by Shay Bravo

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WordCamp US 2024 was held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland from September 16th to 20th. The expanded four-day schedule included new presentations and enhanced networking opportunities for attendees.

What is WooCommerce?

Updated on December 3, 2024 by Carrie Smaha

WooCommerce is a customizable, open-source eCommerce platform built on WordPress.

In this article, you will learn about the primary features and benefits of WooCommerce.

If you’re ready to start an eCommerce store, get up and running fast with a WooCommerce Hosting plan from InMotion.

InMotion Hosting Partners with Codeable to Expand WordPress Development Services

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Derrell

InMotion Hosting is pleased to announce a new partnership with Codeable, a distinguished freelancer platform specializing in WordPress development. This collaboration aims to give InMotion Hosting customers access to an elite network of WordPress and WooCommerce professionals, adept at handling projects of varying sizes and complexities.

Building a WordPress Website for Non-Profits

Updated on March 19, 2025 by Carrie Smaha

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Some of the many questions that arise when building a website for a non-profit revolve around WordPress and WordPress Hosting. As a non-profit, there are many limiting factors that come into play when answering these questions.

The Benefits of WordPress LMS Plugins

Updated on January 23, 2024 by Shay Bravo

As a CMS, WordPress has expanded the world of website building and management. Similarly, Learning Management Systems (LMS) provide tools for educators and learners to get access to classes, quizzes, and certifications online.

WordCamp US 2023 Recap

Updated on January 23, 2024 by Shay Bravo

This past August, InMotion Hosting sponsored and attended WordCamp US 2023 to showcase its new cutting-edge Managed WordPress Hosting solution. The flagship WordPress conference took place in National Harbor, Maryland from August 24 through August 26. With a long-standing commitment to supporting the WordPress community, InMotion Hosting set out to connect with WordPress enthusiasts, developers, and industry leaders.

cPanel vs. Platform i WordPress Hosting

Updated on May 13, 2025 by Shay Bravo

cPanel vs. Platform InMotion WordPress Hosting

Control panels come in all shapes and sizes in the web hosting world, and while their tools are often similar, each has their own following for a variety of reasons.

In this article we will compare two control panels offered by InMotion Hosting for managing WordPress installations: cPanel and our latest product, Platform InMotion for WordPress VPS hosting.

What is the Difference Between Hosting and WordPress Hosting?

Updated on November 12, 2024 by Shay Bravo

When browsing for new web hosting providers you oftentimes will see specialized hosting plans such as WordPress Hosting. Furthermore, you’ll also see options for Shared, VPS, and Dedicated Hosting – which can be confusing to shoppers who are unfamiliar with web hosting.

Best Two-Factor Authentication Plugins for WordPress

Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security solution that can be used for protecting your website log-in. It works by requiring a code to be entered after the initial entry of login credentials. This helps prevent weak or exploited passwords from being used to gain access.

How to Use the Openverse Media Library with WordPress

Updated on February 16, 2023 by InMotion Hosting

When you’re building a WordPress site, there may be times when you want to add images to enhance pages or posts. There are many options available but WordPress has its own central repository, called

2023 WordPress Trends Predicted by Influencers

Updated on December 9, 2025 by Shay Bravo

The theme for the 2022 State of the Word Keynote focused on the Four Freedoms of Open Source. Speaker and Co-founder of WordPress, Matt Mullenweg, focused on the CMS’ growth through its nearly two decades of existence in an ever-changing technical landscape

SQLite WordPress Integration Sees Light in Performance Lab

Updated on December 16, 2022 by InMotion Hosting

The 5-minute WordPress install is known for its simplicity. WordPress runs on two key components: PHP and MySQL. Both of these services come preinstalled in most hosting accounts. Just get PHP connected to MySQL and you’re in business.