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WordPress cloud hosting: advantages and disadvantages
16 September 2024 · 7 min read
Cloud hosting has become enormously popular in recent years. Instead of a physical server you rent virtual resources that run on a network of servers. This offers unique advantages, but also some disadvantages.
At WP Maintainer we install cloud hosting solutions for clients who need scalability and flexibility. In this article we give an honest overview.
How does cloud hosting work?
With traditional hosting your website runs on one physical server. With cloud hosting your website is distributed across a network of servers. If one server fails, another takes over. If you need more resources, you simply scale up.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Cloud providers for WordPress
Managed cloud hosting
For most WordPress users, managed cloud hosting is the best option. The provider manages the cloud infrastructure and you can focus on your website. Examples: - Cloudways (uses AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean) - Kinsta (Google Cloud) - WP Engine (Google Cloud)
WP Maintainer cloud advice
We advise on the best hosting solution for your situation. For larger, mission-critical websites we often recommend cloud hosting. We configure and manage the cloud environment, so you benefit from the advantages without the complexity.