Take a behind the scenes look at how we performance-tested our hosting against some of the biggest WordPress hosts on the web. What started as a simple in-house exercise to see how our hosting measured up, quickly turned into a fascinating journey of self-discovery. A journey we’ve decided to share with you, dear blog readers. After all, we pride ourselves …
Bronze Hosting Now With 50% More SSD Storage
We have dramatically increased the hosting storage available for our Bronze starter plan. Previously it was 10 GB, now it’s a healthy 25 GB! Why are we giving you more SSD storage? Well, because you’ve asked for it! We’ve increased WPMU DEV’s Bronze hosting plan’s storage! In our last survey, Bronze plan members requested more storage, so we looked at …
Web File Management Comes to WPMU DEV Hosting
We ran our 2020 survey. We asked you what you’d like. You told us, among other things, a web-based file manager for your managed WordPress hosting. So, here you go. Basically you were looking for the ability to simply upload and edit files in your hosting account using a file manager interface instead of SFTP. We get that. It’s a …
Why We Now Have The Best WordPress Hosting On The Planet… Seriously!
Since our launch September last year we have gone all out to make WPMU DEV hosting as good as it possibly can be, and we’ve now reached the point where I’m happy to declare that it is, hands down, the best dang managed WordPress hosting product on the planet. Is it VPS? Is it a Shared Server? No…it’s the best …
Introducing Cloning – Create Complete Cloned WordPress Sites In Minutes
Drumroll… our Hosting now allows you to clone either your own sites or select from expertly fully pre-made WPMU DEV ones. Woohoo! You know that process you have to go through each time you set up a new WordPress site? (I) install WP (II) add, activate & configure plugins (III) add, activate & configure a theme (IV) populate the site …
DNS: We Got It And Now We’re Giving It To You!
If you already know how DNS works, the good news is we now have it as part of our hosting and you can have it too! If you’re not sure what DNS is and why you need it, Do Not Stress! Below you’ll find all you need to know. But first, as mentioned, we are delighted to announce that WPMU …
What is SSH? The Magic Of Remote WordPress Access
Did you know you can securely access your WordPress site remotely? But how is it done? By some magician’s trick? Actually, it’s called SSH — and now’s your chance to get to know it. It’s possible with a dash of login credentials, a sprinkle of an interface, and a pinch of a good network connection. Then, like a good WordPress …
Bulk Pricing Discounts For WPMU DEV Hosting Are Go!
The take-up of WPMU DEV Hosting has blown us away since our official launch last September, with members loving the ease of use of the platform, our trademark awesome support, and of course the pricing. So how can we improve on that? How about better pricing for members who host a lot of websites with us? Done. Yes you read …
Shared, Dedicated, VPS, Cloud… Which Type of Web Hosting is Best?
So you’ve bagged the perfect URL, got tons of ideas for your new site, and you’re eager to get started. You’ve always gone for the cheapest hosting in the past, but this site’s gonna be big. So it’s definitely time to check out your options… There’s more to consider when choosing a method of hosting than just cost. To put …
What is a WAF? – Website Application Security Explained
If a cyber attack targeting your web applications never reaches your website… Did the attack even happen? The answer is YES, and it was most likely a WAF that stopped it. In this article learn more about this intuitive firewall and why your site could benefit from having one. Today could be the day you meet your brand new head …