Why We Choose WordPress.com for All Our Website Hosting Needs

When it comes to establishing an online presence, choosing the right platform for website hosting is a critical decision. For us, the answer has consistently been WordPress.com. While there are many excellent options available, a combination of powerful features, ease of use, and peace of mind makes WordPress.com our go-to solution for all our website hosting needs.

Here are the key reasons why we’ve made this choice:

1. Unmatched Simplicity and Ease of Use

One of the biggest advantages of WordPress.com is its user-friendly interface. We don’t need to be coding experts or server administrators to get a professional-looking website up and running quickly. From initial setup to daily content management, the intuitive dashboard and editing functionalities make the entire process incredibly straightforward. This allows us to focus on what matters most: creating great content and engaging with our audience.

2. Built-in Security and Maintenance

Security is paramount in the digital landscape. With WordPress.com, we benefit from enterprise-level security measures and continuous maintenance managed directly by Automattic (the company behind WordPress.com). We don’t have to worry about software updates, backups, malware scanning, or firewall configurations. This hands-off approach to security and maintenance frees up our time and resources, providing immense peace of mind.

3. Scalability and Reliability

As our online presence grows, so do our hosting needs. WordPress.com offers a range of plans that easily scale with our requirements, from personal blogs to complex business websites. We’ve experienced consistent uptime and reliable performance, even during traffic spikes. This stability is crucial for maintaining a positive user experience and ensuring our content is always accessible.

4. Comprehensive Features and Integrations

WordPress.com isn’t just about hosting; it’s a complete platform. It comes packed with a wealth of features, including a robust content management system, powerful SEO tools, integrated analytics, and a vast library of themes and plugins (depending on the plan). This comprehensive suite allows us to build diverse websites with rich functionalities without needing to piece together multiple third-party services. The seamless integration with other WordPress services and popular tools further enhances our workflow.

5. Dedicated Support and Community

While the platform is incredibly user-friendly, it’s reassuring to know that dedicated support is available if we ever encounter an issue. WordPress.com offers various levels of support, from extensive documentation to direct contact with their expert team. Beyond that, the massive global WordPress community means there’s a wealth of resources, tutorials, and forums available for learning and problem-solving.

6. Focus on Content, Not Infrastructure

Ultimately, choosing WordPress.com allows us to focus on our core mission. We’re not spending time troubleshooting server issues, applying security patches, or managing complex hosting environments. Instead, we can dedicate our energy to creating compelling content, engaging with our audience, and growing our online presence.

In conclusion, for us, WordPress.com represents the ideal blend of power, simplicity, security, and scalability. It empowers us to build and maintain professional websites efficiently and effectively, allowing us to thrive in the digital world without the technical headaches. 

After almost 30 years of being online and building websites, we swear by WordPress.com for our hosting requirements.

I have been been building websites since 1997 and have learnt a lot of hard lessons along the way. All my current projects and clients are hosted by WordPress.com. Some Free, some on Personal Plans and a couple on Business Plans.

I swear by WordPress.com managed hosting and earlier this year I moved my last client, so they are all on WordPress.com now.

~ Brian Currin, April 2025