NOTE: I no longer recommend SiteGround. Despite receiving a lot of backlash, I'm sticking to my guns. If you're looking for a cloud solution to match SiteGround, I suggest looking at NameHero or Kinsta. Despite my appreciation for SiteGround's features, the pricing is no longer viable, especially … [Read more...]
Is SiteGround Too Expensive? Is it Worth it?
NOTE: I've officially switched my recommendation from SiteGround to NameHero Hosting. Despite being unpopular, I stand by my choice. Among other reasons, SiteGround renewal costs were simply too high. Here's why I no longer recommend SiteGround. SiteGround is a lot more expensive compared to the … [Read more...]
SiteGround vs Hostgator: Extra Cost not Worth it
In terms of features and reliability, SiteGround is better than HostGator, but it's also far more expensive. HostGator is good for basic affordable hosting without many extra perks. So if price is your major concern, then I suggest you choose HostGator. If you want advanced features, SiteGround is a … [Read more...]
SiteGround Caching Tiers: What do you Get?
SiteGround is one of the few web hosts to implement server-based caching, as opposed to caching via plugins. However, the level of caching depends on your plan. Here I'll explain the SiteGround caching levels levels, and which plans are supported. This is a list of all SiteGround discounts so you … [Read more...]
No Need for 3rd Party Backup Solutions with SiteGround!
In March 2019, SiteGround upgraded its hosting plans to included advanced backup and restore functionality for all of its plans instead of just a few of them. I'd already mentioned in my post on CodeGuard backup solutions, that you mostly didn't need it with SiteGround. Even the basic hosting plan … [Read more...]
SiteGround StartUp Review – What You Get (And DON’T)
NOTE: I no longer recommend SiteGround, and instead suggest NameHero Hosting. It wasn't easy, but I stand by my choice. SiteGround's high cost is a major reason. Here's why I no longer recommend SiteGround. The SiteGround StartUp plan is one of the most potent entry-level packages of all the … [Read more...]
How to Point a Domain to a VPS IP Address
When you buy a VPS server, you can access it with an IP address. This tutorial will show you how to access the server with a domain name instead. While this example uses Bluehost as a registrar, you can adapt the instructions to any registrar like GoDaddy or Namecheap. Setup: Domain Points … [Read more...]
Top 3 Web Hosting with the Best Customer Support
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle of a crucial project due to a hosting issue and waiting endlessly for a customer support response? You are not alone… All hosts promise "best in the industry" support, but only a few do it right. Good customer support is expensive, and the results … [Read more...]
Two Ways to Access SiteGround Webmail with Screenshots
Note: After a long time, I've stopped recommending SiteGround in favor of NameHero. It wasn't an easy decision, but I stand by it. Renewal costs, and the recent changes to cPanel were some of the reasons. Here's a detailed explanation for why SiteGround is no longer my preferred web … [Read more...]
SiteGround VPS and GoGeek: (Review)
Note: SiteGround doesn't have a VPS solution, and I no longer recommend them for shared hosting. Instead, I suggest NameHero Hosting for both. SiteGround's renewal prices are simply too high, especially after they replaced cPanel with their custom interface.SiteGround asked me to take down this … [Read more...]