Bluehost has been a cornerstone of the web hosting industry since its founding in 2003. As one of only three hosting providers officially recommended by WordPress.org, it has earned the trust of over 2 million website owners worldwide. Now part of the Newfold Digital portfolio (alongside HostGator and iPage), Bluehost offers a full spectrum of hosting services including shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, and specialized WordPress hosting. What makes Bluehost particularly appealing to beginners is their streamlined onboarding experience. The guided WordPress setup wizard walks new users through domain registration, theme selection, and essential plugin installation in minutes. Their custom-designed dashboard integrates WordPress management tools directly, making it easy to manage sites without switching between cPanel and wp-admin. Bluehost includes a free domain for the first year, free SSL certificate, and automatic WordPress updates on all plans. Their 24/7 support is available via phone, live chat, and email, with WordPress-specialized agents. For online stores, their WooCommerce-optimized plans include pre-installed plugins and payment gateway integration. While renewal pricing is higher than introductory rates (an industry-wide practice), the overall value proposition — especially for WordPress beginners — remains strong.
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One of only three hosts recommended by WordPress.org — a testament to their WordPress integration and reliability.
Guided setup wizard, custom dashboard, and 1-click WordPress install make it effortless for first-time website owners.
Every plan includes a free domain name for the first year and a free SSL certificate, reducing initial setup costs.
Phone, live chat, and email support available around the clock with WordPress-specialized agents.
Dedicated WooCommerce plans with pre-installed plugins, payment gateway setup, and online store optimization.
Introductory rates of $2.95/mo jump to $10.99+/mo at renewal — plan for this when budgeting long-term.
Free site migration is only available on higher-tier plans; basic plan users must pay $149.99 or migrate manually.
The control panel includes many prompts and suggestions to purchase add-ons like SiteLock, CodeGuard, and SEO tools.
The Basic plan includes only 10 GB SSD storage, which can fill quickly with media-heavy WordPress sites.