The Best WordPress Hosting Packages (Friends Recommended List)

I asked “Can anyone recommend the best WordPress hosting in the US and UK?” on Twitter today. I got some great replies and after checking them out, here’s a list of recommended hosts (according to my friends on Twitter!). I’ve pulled through the description on each site too.

1) TSO Host (UK)

By far, the fastest and most secure hosting in the UK. Their team are knowledgeable, friendly and quick to respond. I highly recommend these guys, afterall, it’s where SEOgadget is hosted. 100% brilliant – get the dedicated IP and SSL certificate for an extra £49.99 a year.

2) Liquidweb (US)

Established in 1997, Liquid Web Inc, is a premier Web Hosting provider specializing in Windows and Linux Dedicated Servers, VPS, and Shared Web Hosting. Their own data centres allows them to provide unmatched service and support.

“Using state-of-the-art publishing tools like WordPress, users can quickly and easily deploy W3C standards compliant web pages with RSS feeds, commenting, spam protection, multiple author support, password protected posts and much more.”

Features include:

• Customizable Themes
• Easy content migration from Typepad and other blogging systems
• Plug-in Enhancements
• Multi-Language Support

3) Clook (UK)

Reliable & uncrowded servers in a UK hosting facility with REAL 24/7 support and a proactive methodology towards quality. Came heavily recommended in the UK, with easy auto installing scripts for WordPress and numerous other content management systems and e-commerce platforms.

4) Webfaction (US)

From a small blog to a complex web application, Webfaction’s shared hosting plans let you run any type of website you like. Single click installation of WordPress from a control panel, hosting packages start at $5.50 per month.

Webfaction are well known to put fewer sites on each webserver than most word press hosting providers and as a result their servers tend to be faster and more stable. For static files, Webfaction use the blazing fast Nginx to serve content.

5) A Small Orange (US)

“A Small Orange” is a provider of internet solutions and services specializing in web hosting and site management.

6) 123reg.co.uk (UK)

123reg.co.uk offer WordPress and Joomla hosting starting at £2.50 per month. The usual quick install and free domain name offers are available, and I hear these guys are cheap, friendly and reliable. What’s not to like?

• One click WordPress installation
• Free domains
• Linux or Windows hosting

7) Media Temple (US)

Provides business-class Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) hosting solutions.

Lunar Pages (US, UK, ES)

A solid and cheap WordPress hosting package for beginners. Comes with free domain, control panel and setup. Hosting in the UK, US or Spain.