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Web hosting is the easiest, most economical way to get your website connected to the Internet so you can start building it.
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Bluehost is designed to run better, load faster, and perform stronger so you can achieve greater results.
The highest speed
Boost your website performance and reduce load times with Cloudflare, an advanced Content Delivery Network, Caching technology, and SSDs. Faster load times translate into better user experiences, improved SEO, higher traffic, and increased conversion rates.
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Between data encryption. automatic backups, and malware scans, our web hosting plans guarantee your protection.
Security Features
Prove your site is safe with SSL.
People buy more from secure sites. Protect sensitive customer data—like passwords, usernames, and payment information—from malicious third parties. Elevate your reputation with one of our two types of SSL certificates:
Free SSL
Powered by Let's Encrypt and bundled with all plans.
Premium SSL
Powered by Comodo and comes with a warranty of $10,000 to ensure your site is safe to collect payments from customers.
Security Features
Never lose precious work.
Get automated, daily backups and monitoring for your site, plus one-click restore with CodeGuard.
Security Features
Defend what’s yours.
Protect your website from malicious attacks, spammers, and hackers. With SiteLock, guard your site against search engine blacklists, all while detecting malware and protecting your site from costly downtime.
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Easy setup to set up your success.
In a few simple steps, you can go from picking a plan to attracting visitors. We’ll guide you every step of the way.
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Complete onboarding.
Use the new AI creator or answer a few simple questions
to quickly kickstart your website.
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Pick a theme.
Choose website details and watch your site come to life with AI.
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Add exciting features.
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Publish your website.
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Attract visitors.
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Bluehost and WordPress have worked closely since 2005 to create a hosting platform ideal for WordPress websites.
Free Domain
Free Domain Policy
If your hosting plan comes with a free domain through Bluehost and you cancel within the first year, please note there is a non-refundable domain fee based on the regular cost of the domain, which can be found in your control panel, plus any applicable fees, for the domain name. The fee not only covers our own costs, but it ensures that, even if you're dissatisfied with your experience at Bluehost, you won't lose your domain name.
Free Domain
Free Domain Policy
Upon payment of the domain fee, you'll be free to transfer it or simply point it elsewhere. Please note, however, that newly registered domains cannot be transferred to another registrar during the first 60 days of the registration period. If you elect to renew your domain name, you will retain ownership of the domain name until the end of its registration period.
What is web hosting?
Web hosting is perfect for getting started online.
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FAQ’s about Web Hosting
What is Shared Web Hosting?
Shared Web Hosting is a very popular hosting option because it provides an affordable way to get your website online. Shared Web Hosting works by allowing multiple users to share space on a single server. This cost-effective web hosting option is ideal for small to medium websites.
How do I get started with Web Hosting?
Bluehost simplifies getting your website online. You can browse through various hosting options above to find the one that fits your needs. Once you’ve found the right plan, you'll need to choose the length of your subscription. Although it's possible to pay for our web hosting services monthly, opting for longer-term plans is more cost-effective and provides better value. If you need help picking the right hosting plan for your website, you can contact us anytime. Once you’ve found the perfect plan, we’ll automatically install WordPress for you, saving you time and money.
What are some Web Hosting benefits?
Web hosting with Bluehost provides a secure, accessible space for your website to live online. Benefits include increased site performance, reliability, and security. Our web hosting platform is managed, which means users don’t have to worry about server management and platform patches. When you purchase a Bluehost Web Hosting package it also includes an SSL certificate, domain name and more!
What exactly is “shared” in Shared Web Hosting?
Web hosting allows multiple website owners to share space on a single server. This means that the server's resources (RAM, CPU, etc.) are shared among all the websites hosted on that server. This makes it an affordable option for users who don't require a lot of resources. For larger, more resource-intense websites, it may be better to go with VPS hosting or a dedicated hosting plan.
What is the difference between Web Hosting vs WordPress Hosting?
The Web Hosting plans on this page are the same as those on our WordPress Hosting page. At Bluehost, WordPress Hosting and Shared Web Hosting are the same thing.
What is the difference between Web vs VPS Hosting?
With a Web Hosting plan, your website shares a server with other sites, which means you own a portion of the server's resources like RAM and CPU, but these aren't exclusively yours. Opting for Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting, however, gives you more room and bandwidth to handle increased website visitors. Unlike shared hosting, VPS lets you scale your site as it gets bigger, offering the flexibility to grow with your needs. Plus, VPS hosting puts more control in your hands, letting you tailor your server configuration to your preferences. Discover the differences between VPS and Shared Web Hosting for more insights.
Is Web Hosting safe?
Yes, Shared Web Hosting with a reputable company like Bluehost is safe. Not all shared hosting services are created equal. The nature of sharing a server with other websites can introduce a small risk of one site potentially impacting others. This is why it’s important to select a trustworthy web hosting provider.
Is Web Hosting good for WordPress?
Yes, shared web hosting is a great option for WordPress websites. In fact, we offer automatic WordPress installation and updates with our web hosting plans.
How much traffic can Web Hosting handle?
The amount of traffic a Shared Web Hosting plan can handle depends on the amount of resources and bandwidth your website requires. Bluehost offers different web hosting plans with varying amounts of resources and storage to handle different levels of traffic. If your website starts to outgrow your plan, you can always upgrade to a more powerful hosting option.
What’s the difference between Web Hosting and domains?
Web hosting stores your website's files on a server, making it accessible online, while a domain is your website's address on the internet. While it’s not required to buy web hosting and domains together, it does make managing your website easier.
How can I buy a domain with my web hosting plan?
When you purchase a web hosting plan with a provider like Bluehost, you may be eligible for a free domain name. If you already have a domain, you can easily transfer it to your new hosting provider. You can search for an available domain name quickly and easily.
Can I get a professional business email account with a web hosting plan?
Yes, most web hosting plans come with the ability to create email accounts using your domain name. Learn more about our professional email plans, as well as the Google Workspace plans available through Bluehost.
Can I have an eCommerce store on a web hosting plan?
Yes, you can definitely have an eCommerce store on a web hosting plan. You can also opt for an eCommerce-specific hosting plan with Bluehost's WooCommerce hosting. This will ensure your online store runs smoothly and securely.
What is Managed Cloud Hosting for WordPress?
The Bluehost Cloud is an all-in-one Managed WordPress platform built for lightning-fast page load times and 100% network uptime, backed by multi-regional fault tolerance that is scalable to the demands of your, or your clients', websites. Bluehost has partnered with some of the creators of WordPress to provide the world’s best Managed WordPress platform.
How do I migrate my WordPress website to Bluehost?
All our WordPress Hosting plans come with a free WordPress Migration Plugin that can be used to migrate any WordPress website to Bluehost. The Migration plugin can help you automatically migrate your existing files to a Bluehost account. If you need further assistance, you please contact our support team via Chat or Call .