Bluehost is optimized for WordPress hosting and offers affordable AI site creation for a builder-first experience. Choose your CMS or any third-party tool without being tied to a single platform.
Starter
Made for a simple website or blog
$3.00/mo
1VAT not included
1GST not included
For 36 month term
Renews at $x.xx/mo
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Business
Ideal for multiple sites needing storage, security, + backups
$3.00/mo
1VAT not included
1GST not included
For 36 month term
Renews at $x.xx/mo
eCommerce Essentials
Essential commerce tools to sell your content online
$3.00/mo
1VAT not included
1GST not included
For 36 month term
Renews at $x.xx/mo
30-day money-back guarantee
Your satisfaction is our top priority and we're confident you'll be pleased with our services. Still, if you try us and decide your account does not sufficiently meet your needs, you can cancel within 30 days for a refund as follows:
Free Domain Policy
One free domain is included for one year with the purchase of a web hosting plan of 12 or 36 month terms. This free domain must be redeemed within 90 days from date of purchase. Free domain is only applicable on either a domain transfer into Bluehost or a new domain purchase of one the following TLD’s: BIZ, .INFO, .COM, .NET, .ORG, .UK, .CO.UK, .US, .EU, .DE, .NL, .CO, .SPACE, .WEBSITE, .BLOG, .ONLINE, .SITE, .STORE, .TECH. Premium domain names excluded from this offer.
After the first year, the domain will automatically renew at the then current rate (located in your renewal center) until cancelled, you can cancel at any time. However, please note that newly registered domains cannot be transferred to another registrar during your first sixty days of a registration period. Any domains cancelled within the 1st year of service will be assessed a non-refundable domain fee based on the standard cost for the domain, plus any other applicable fees. Please see the Domain Registration Agreement for more details.
Free Site Migration Tool
Migrate your WordPress websites to Bluehost using our free, easy to use tool.
Pro Email - Free Trial
By opting into this one-month free trial, you acknowledge that your Professional Email plan will automatically renew at the regular rate of $2.99/mo. at the end of your first billing cycle. You may cancel at any time prior to renewal to avoid charges by logging in to your account or contacting our Support team.
Commerce Solution
Designed for eCommerce businesses, this bundle provides an extensive set of tools to help you enhance your customer’s online shopping experience, improve product management, and boost sales.
*Commerce Solution applies to 1 website on your plan, additional websites will require additional Commerce Solution Add-on purchases.
Free Domain Policy
One free domain is included for one year with the purchase of a web hosting plan of 12, 24, or 36 month terms. This free domain must be redeemed within 90 days from date of purchase.
Free domain is only applicable on either a domain transfer into Bluehost or a new domain purchase of one of the following TLDs: .BIZ, .INFO, .COM, .NET, .ORG, .CO.UK, .US, .CO, .SPACE, .WEBSITE, .BLOG, .ONLINE, .SITE, .STORE, .TECH. Premium domain names excluded from this offer.
After the first year, the domain will automatically renew at the then-current rate (located in your renewal center) until canceled. You can cancel at any time. However, please note that newly registered domains cannot be transferred to another registrar during your first sixty days of a registration period. Any domains canceled within the 1st year of service will be assessed a non-refundable domain fee based on the standard cost for the domain, plus any other applicable fees. Please see the Domain Registration Agreement for more details.
Bluehost has everything you need to build a successful online presence. Get super-fast hosting, online store capabilities, WordPress expertise, and more.
Cloudflare CDN: Boost your website performance & reduce load times with Cloudflare, an advanced Content Delivery Network. Faster load times translate into better user experiences, improved SEO, higher traffic, and increased conversion rates.
Caching technology: With server-level caching, your servers return web pages faster, improving load times for your website.
NVMe Storage: Our server infrastructure is powered by Dell rack mount servers, using AMD EPYC chips with superior processing power, DDR5 RAM, and ultrafast NVMe storage. You get MySQL 8 and the latest PHP version running on ultrafast NVMe storage which significantly enhances performance.
SSLs: Customers buy more from a secure site. Protect customers' sensitive information—like passwords, usernames, and payment information—from malicious third parties. Maximize your site's trustworthiness with an SSL certificate. Bluehost offers 2 types of SSL Certificates:
CodeGuard Backups: Never lose your precious work! Get automated, daily backups and monitoring for your site, plus one-click restore with CodeGuard.
SiteLock: Protect your website from malicious attacks, spammers, and hackers. With SiteLock, you can guard your site against search engine blacklists, all while detecting malware and protecting your site from costly downtime.
Set up your website easily and start selling by following these simple steps:
Sign up for a Shared Hosting Plan: Choose a plan that meets your requirement.
Complete Onboarding: Use our AI Site Creation and answer a few simple questions to quickly create your website.
Pick a theme: Choose the right color, font, and layout for your web pages and see your website come to life.
Add exciting features: Choose helpful plugins for speed, security, and lead generation right from the start.
Publish your website: Make your website live and start selling.
Get visitors: Use Yoast SEO or our SEO Consultation services to improve your search rankings.
24/7 Availability: Our team of experts is available 24/7 to help you with issues you may have while building your website.
Phone & Chat Support: Bluehost offers both phone & chat support. Connect with us as you like.
Website Design Services Available: Need help building your website from scratch? Learn more about Bluehost Website Design Services.
Partnership with WordPress: Bluehost and WordPress have worked closely since 2005 to create a hosting platform ideal for running WordPress websites.
WordCamp Sponsorships: Bluehost strives to support the WordPress community to grow the open-source ecosystem. We sponsor and help community groups, regional and local WordCamps, and contribute actively to the WordPress Project.
WordPress Education: We also facilitate learning and education through multiple webinars, masterclasses, & our own WordPress Academy.
WordPress is a widely used, open-source content management system (CMS) powering over 45% of websites globally. It's user-friendly for beginners and experts, offering tools to create, edit, and manage websites easily. Developed by a global community, WordPress continually evolves, enhancing its functionality and performance. Ideal for everything from eCommerce sites to blogs, it provides all the resources needed to bring your website ideas to life.
What’s more, WordPress.org has recommended Bluehost since 2005.
WordPress Hosting is a service tailored for users aiming to build and manage a WordPress website efficiently. Bluehost provides this affordable hosting solution, as well as pro services and website-building tools, to navigate WordPress's complexities. No matter what you choose to do on Bluehost, you’ll enjoy expert support for your needs.
WordPress Hosting is one of the many hosting options we offer. It includes theme selection, AI tools, platform updates, and security enhancements, perfect for creating a beautiful, fully functional WordPress site. Anyone can use our WordPress Hosting, from beginners to seasoned WordPress users.
Since 2005, WordPress has recommended Bluehost because of our customer service and expertise. Our WordPress Hosting plans include automatic WordPress installation, ensuring you start with the latest version with the newest features. Bluehost combines reliability, affordability, and a wealth of resources to manage your website effortlessly. Discover our user-friendly AI-powered WordPress website building experience to get you started quickly & easily.
Bluehost is a web hosting provider that allows users to create and manage WordPress websites with full control, customization, and scalability. Squarespace, on the other hand, is an all-in-one website builder with pre-designed templates and a more limited customization framework.
Yes, Bluehost is optimized for WordPress and provides greater flexibility, performance, and plugin support. It offers complete control over your website, while Squarespace has a more restrictive ecosystem with fewer customization options.
Bluehost supports WooCommerce, a highly customizable eCommerce platform for WordPress, making it ideal for growing online stores. Squarespace has built-in eCommerce tools but lacks the flexibility and scalability of WooCommerce.
Bluehost, with WordPress, offers advanced SEO capabilities, including full access to SEO plugins like Yoast and Rank Math. Squarespace has built-in SEO tools but is more limited compared to WordPress’s extensive optimization options.
Squarespace offers a simplified drag-and-drop interface, but it comes with limitations in customization and flexibility. Bluehost, when paired with WordPress, provides a more powerful and scalable solution. While there is a learning curve, WordPress offers significantly more control, features, and long-term growth potential, making it the preferred choice for users who want to build a website that can evolve with their needs.
Yes, Bluehost users can access thousands of free and premium WordPress themes, offering more variety and customization than Squarespace’s limited template selection.
Bluehost has lower starting costs and allows you to choose different hosting plans, while Squarespace has fixed pricing with fewer customization options. Bluehost often provides more value in the long run.
Yes, Bluehost supports other website-building platforms, but it is optimized for WordPress, which provides the best performance and flexibility.
Bluehost is best for users who want complete control over their website, access to advanced SEO tools, and the ability to scale their online presence. Squarespace is better suited for those who prefer an all-in-one, simplified website builder with less customization.