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WordPress Commerce Hosting — Features & Plans

Starting a website might seem like a huge task, but it doesn’t have to be. Bluehost WordPress Commerce Hosting makes it easy for anyone—whether you’re a blogger, small business owner, or online seller—to build and manage a website without tech headaches.

Forget about confusing setups and manual updates. With AI-powered tools, built-in security, and automatic WordPress updates, Bluehost takes care of the hard stuff so that you can focus more on growing your brand or selling your products. Plus, if you ever need help, 24/7 expert support is always available. 

This article will walk you through how Bluehost WordPress Commerce Hosting works, the available plans, and which one is right for you. By the end, you'll know exactly how to launch your website with confidence—no stress, no hassle. 



What is Bluehost WordPress Commerce Hosting?

If you want a secure, fast, and easy-to-use website, Bluehost's WordPress Commerce Hosting is right for you. It is a fully managed hosting service, meaning Bluehost takes care of all the technical stuff so you don't have to. Whether you want to start a blog, build a portfolio, or run an online store, this hosting makes it simple and stress-free. 

Bluehost offers three versions of the WordPress Commerce Product Bundle based on what you need: 

  • WordPress Commerce: eCommerce Essentials– Best for bloggers, influencers, and educators who want to grow their audience and make money online.

    Tip: To learn more about Bluehost’s eCommerce Essentials plan, please see the WordPress Commerce: eCommerce Essentials article.

  • WordPress Commerce: eCommerce Premium– Perfect for online stores that need secure payments, shopping carts, and customer management tools.

    Tip: To learn more about Bluehost’s eCommerce Premium plan, please see the WordPress Commerce: eCommerce Premium article.

  • WordPress Commerce: Service– Best for local businesses needing booking tools and payment integration.

    Tip: To learn more about Bluehost’s Service plan, please see the WordPress Commerce: Service article.


Which Bluehost WordPress Commerce Plan is Right for You?

Choosing the right hosting plan depends on your website goals. Whether you’re starting a blog, business website, or online store, Bluehost has a plan tailored to your needs. Below is a detailed comparison of the two available plans to help you decide. 

eCommerce Essentials vs eCommerce Premium

Feature

eCommerce Essential

eCommerce Premium

Price

$6.95/mo (Renews at $18.99/mo)  $9.95/mo (Renews at $21.99/mo) 

Website Hosting

  • 100 Websites*
  • 100 GB NVMe Storage
  • Ideal for 400k visits/mo
  • AI Site Creation Tools
  • 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Free Domain 1st Year
  • Free Site Migration Tool
  • Free CDN – Cloudflare with Argo
  • Managed WordPress Updates
  • 24/7 Chat & Phone Support 
  • 100 Websites*
  • 100 GB NVMe Storage
  • Ideal for 400k visits/mo
  • AI Site Creation Tools
  • 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Free Domain 1st Year
  • Free Site Migration Tool
  • Free CDN – Cloudflare with Argo
  • Managed WordPress Updates
  • 24/7 Chat & Phone Support 

Security

  • Free SSL – Let's Encrypt
  • Free Malware Scanning
  • Web Application Firewall
  • DDoS Protection Included
  • Domain Privacy – Free 1st year
  • Daily Website Backups – Free 1st year 
  • Free SSL – Let's Encrypt
  • Free Malware Scanning
  • Web Application Firewall
  • DDoS Protection Included
  • Domain Privacy – Free 1st year
  • Daily Website Backups – Free 1st year 

Marketing

  • Free Yoast SEO
  • Pro Email – Free Trial
  • Creative Mail – Email Marketing 
  • Free Yoast SEO
  • Yoast Local SEO
  • Yoast News SEO
  • Yoast Video SEO
  • Pro Email – Free Trial
  • Creative Mail – Email Marketing 

Tools

  • Product Subscriptions
  • Visitor Memberships
  • Email Templates
  • Easy Social Logins
  • Product Subscriptions
  • Visitor Memberships
  • Email Templates
  • Easy Social Logins
  • Offer Paid Courses
  • Affiliate Management
  • Advanced Reviews
  • Wishlists
  • Product Filtering
  • Custom Customer Account Pages
  • Business Locator
  • SMS Notifications
  • PDF Invoices
  • Shipping Labels
  • Request a Quote
  • Bookings & Appointments
  • Gift Cards
  • 1-Click Checkouts
  • Sales & Promotions Builder
  • Catalogue Mode
  • Product Addons in Cart
  • Tab Manager
  • Composite Products

Advanced Features

  • Static Content Caching
  • Object Caching
  • SSH & WP-CLI
  • WordPress Staging Site
  • Static Content Caching
  • Object Caching
  • SSH & WP-CLI
  • WordPress Staging Site

Note:

  • If you are a blogger or influencer and the like, the WordPress Commerce: eCommerce Essentials is the ideal plan for you since it gives you the right features and tools to grow your audience and earn more through email marketing, memberships, and online courses.
  • If you are a customer who wishes to run an online store, the WordPress Commerce : eCommerce Premium is the best plan for you. It allows you to manage products, accept payments securely, and streamline your sales process with advanced eCommerce features.
  • *Bluehost Hosting plans allow and support multiple websites, but WordPress Commerce plugins (eCommerce Essentials and eCommerce Premium) are sold separately for each site

FAQs

Q: Can I upgrade or change my WordPress Commerce package later?

A: Nope! You do not have the option to “upgrade” your WP Commerce package OR change between the WordPress Solutions eCommerce Essentials or WordPress Solutions eCommerce Premium packages.

Q: Do I need coding skills to use WordPress Commerce Hosting?

A: Nope! Bluehost's WordPress Solutions is basically built for beginners. Its simple customization options and AI-powered tools allow you to create a professional website without going through the hassle of writing a bunch of codes

Q: Do I need to buy additional licenses for my other websites?

A: Yes! Your first website includes all the features of your eCommerce Essentials or eCommerce Premium plan. If you’d like to use these features on additional websites, you’ll need to purchase separate licenses for each one. 

Q: Do WordPress Commerce features activate automatically after installation?

A: Nope! WordPress Commerce plugins are not auto-installed to give you full control over your website setup. After installing WordPress, you'll need to manually activate each feature from your My Plugins & Tools page.

To activate each feature, please follow the steps below: 

  1. On the Settings Overview tab, click Explore Your Plugins and Tools.
  2. Then, select View All Your Plugins & Tools to log into your WordPress dashboard.
  3. From there, click Manage on the feature you want to activate and start using! 

Q: What are WordPress Commerce Hosting, and how can they help me?

A: Bluehost's WordPress Commerce Hosting bundles are customized hosting packages that are designed for different types of websites. Whether you're a content creator, service provider, or online seller, these plans give you:

  • AI-powered site creation to set up your website quickly.
  • SEO tools that help people find your site on Google.
  • E-commerce features to sell products, manage customers, and accept payments.

Q: What can I do with the eCommerce Premium plan?

A: The WordPress Commcerce: eCommerce Premium bundle is great for online stores looking to grow, which includes the following:

  • One-click checkout, product filtering, and custom account pages.
  • Payment integrations with PayPal, Stripe, and Razorpay.
  • Shipping and inventory management tools.
  • SEO features and customer rewards programs to increase sales. 
     

Q: What does the eCommerce Essentials plan offer?

A: The WordPress Commerce: eCommerce Essentials plan offers the following below, which is perfect for bloggers, influencers, and the like who want to grow their audience and make money:

  • AI-powered tools for easy website setup.
  • SEO features to help content rank on search engines.
  • Monetization tools, including affiliate marketing, paid memberships, and online courses.
  • Social login integration & email marketing for audience engagement. 

Q: What features are included in the WordPress Solutions: Services bundle?

A: The WordPress Commerce: Services bundle includes the following:

  • Appointment booking and quote request tools.
  • Local SEO features to attract customers nearby.
  • Payment integrations, invoices, and SMS updates for client management.

The WordPress Commerce: Services bundle is ideal for businesses like salons, contractors, and consultants. 

Q: What payment options are available in the eCommerce Premium plan?

A: The WordPress Commerce: eCommerce Premium supports the following payment options below, which offer security and flexibility for your customers:

  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Razorpay 

Q: What types of WordPress Commerce bundle products are available?

A: Bluehost offers three versions of WordPress Bundle Products

  • eCommerce Essentials – It is great for bloggers, influencers, and educators.
  • Services – It is designed for local businesses needing booking and payment tools.
  • eCommerce Premium – It is built for online stores and has advanced eCommerce features. 

Related WordPress Commerce Articles


Summary

Starting a website is easy with Bluehost WordPress Commerce Hosting—no tech skills needed! Whether you’re a content creator, service provider, or online seller, Bluehost handles the technical setup, security, and updates so you can focus on growing your brand.

Which Plan is Right for You?

  • eCommerce Essentials – Great for bloggers, educators, and influencers looking to monetize content and grow their audience.
  • Services – Perfect for local businesses needing appointment booking, quote requests, and local SEO tools.
  • eCommerce Premium – Built for online stores, offering secure payments, inventory management, and advanced checkout tools

Why Choose Bluehost?

  • AI-powered site creation – Launch in minutes.
  • SEO & marketing tools – Get more traffic and customers.
  • Fast, secure, and reliable – Free SSL, 100GB NVMe storage, and 24/7 support. 

Pick a plan and launch your website today! 

 

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