Managed WordPress hosting is a service in which the hosting provider controls the server and site in terms of performance, security, server and service monitoring, and other factors. This allows you to focus on curating your WordPress site content for higher traffic and conversion rates.

This hosting service is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to take a hands-off approach to sophisticated server or site management while maintaining sufficient administrative access to manage their WordPress sites without the need for advanced technical skills.

From the very beginning of A2 in 2003, we’ve been dedicated to offering our clients the fastest possible hosting experience. We started by being one of the first hosts to offer technology like PHP 5 and SSDs, and we’ve been building on that ever since.

Here is part of what makes us so fast:

• High-end Turbo web servers equipped with solid-state NVMe drives.
• LiteSpeed TurboCache for WordPress.
• The A2 Optimized WordPress Plugin.
• Multiple data center locations to choose from.
• A2 Site Accelerator with OPcache/APC and Memcached.

Getting started could not be easier – after we process your order, your hosting account will have a brand-new, fresh installation of WordPress waiting for you. Customization is a snap with the easy-to-use and intuitive cPanel, WordPress Toolkit, and other tools. And remember – our friendly and helpful Guru Crew support team is ready to help you at any time!

Our team will make certain that your software and A2 Optimized plugins are up to date. We’ve tested a variety of WordPress configurations to provide you with an optimized environment that includes our A2 Optimized plugin for improved site speed, security, and reliability.

Although we do not debug core WordPress functionality or maintain third-party plugins, you can rest assured that we have a team of WordPress experts on hand to troubleshoot issues with you and your development team.

We provide you with the tools you need to make running your sites easier than ever. Our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year!

Even though our team manages your server, you still have full access to the WordPress admin panel. Through the cPanel control panel, you have access to your websites, email, website files, databases, and site statistics! The WordPress Toolkit is also included, making it simple to add plugins, change your site’s theme, and much more!

Another service you can use is WordPress staging, which allows you to test changes and updates in a safe environment before taking them live. WP-CLI is even pre-installed, allowing power users to manage WordPress sites from the command line.

Our Managed WordPress solutions are great, whether you are a brand-new WordPress user or an experienced, technical user who has run a number of sites. All users appreciate our Managed WordPress environment, loaded with features and optimizations designed to make your life easier and get your website launched faster. Unlike traditional WordPress plans, our Managed plans have already done a lot of the work for you.

Choosing which plan is right for you is largely dependent on the amount of traffic you anticipate and the features you might need. Take a look at the Comparison Matrix to see all of these features side-by-side. If you are still unsure which plan to choose, reach out to the A2 Sales Team, who are standing by 24/7 to answer all of your questions and help you make the right choice.

TurboHub, A Dedicated Dashboard for WordPress Users

The TurboHub dashboard is a dedicated tool available on Managed WordPress and Shared plans, crafted to streamline and enhance your website management experience.

Here is how your TurboHub Dashboard helps you manage your WordPress website with ease:

• AI-Powered Performance Optimizations: Get personalized recommendations tailored around improving your website performance, ensuring faster and smoother operation. It just takes one click to accept and implement any suggested changes!
• Streamlined Multi-Site Management: Effortlessly manage multiple WordPress sites from one convenient dashboard – an ideal solution for web developers and agencies with multiple clients. You can also control the level of access to each user.
• Site Health Insight and Performance Metrics: Your TurboHub gives you an at-a-glance overview of your site’s health and performance, allowing for easier and more streamlined site management.
• User-Friendly Dashboard: Our TurboHub dashboard is designed for simplicity and intuitive navigation. Once in, you’ll get a birds-eye view of all your websites and access important features such as plugin management, site overview, PHP changes, and putting the site in maintenance mode.
• Plugin Management: Within TurboHub, you can mass-update plugins for multiple websites. For example, if you have 10 client websites and all of them need to update a plugin, you can do this within our platform and not go to each site admin separately.

Better Performance on Turbo LiteSpeed Servers

A2 Hosting’s Turbo LiteSpeed Servers offer a significant boost in website performance, delivering speeds that are much faster than standard hosting servers. This remarkable increase in speed leads to quicker page loads, lower bounce rates, and improved SEO rankings. Fast loading times are essential for keeping visitors engaged and encouraging them to explore more of your site.

All Managed WordPress Plans at A2 are hosted on Turbo Servers, ensuring that your WordPress site benefits from exceptional speed and efficiency. The integration of LiteSpeed’s cutting-edge technology means that server responses are quicker and dynamic content is served faster, making your site more responsive to user interactions.

At A2, we’re dedicated to providing top-tier hosting services that meet the needs of modern websites. By prioritizing speed and performance, we can help website owners and agencies ensure their sites stand out from the competition.

Automatic Updates and Backups

With A2 Hosting, WordPress site management is significantly simplified, thanks to automatic core updates and daily backups. You can also easily manage the separate plugins and themes from your TurboHub Dashboard and set up auto-updates for plugins when needed.

In addition, you get regular site backups, which are essential for data protection. These backups offer peace of mind by ensuring that your content is safe and can be quickly restored in case of any issues.

A2 Optimized: A Bespoke Plugin for Boosting Performance

The A2 Optimized Plugin is an innovative solution to enhance the performance of WordPress sites. This plugin incorporates several important features:

• Object Caching Using Redis: This feature accelerates your website by caching data in memory, allowing faster data retrieval.
• Image Compression: By compressing images, the plugin reduces file sizes without losing quality, leading to quicker page load times.
• Minify JS and CSS Scripts: This process streamlines your site’s code by removing unnecessary characters from JavaScript and CSS files, improving speed and performance.
• Page Caching: Page caching stores static page copies for quick delivery to visitors, significantly reducing load times.
• CAPTCHA on Comments and Logins: Adding CAPTCHA to comments and login forms helps protect your site from spam and unauthorized access.

Top Notch Security

At A2, we give you exceptional security features as part of your Managed WordPress Hosting plan, ensuring that your website is protected against various online threats:

• Free SSL Certificate: This essential security measure encrypts data transferred between your website and its visitors, protecting sensitive information from interception.
• 24/7 Security Mechanisms: We offer comprehensive defense mechanisms against malware, spam protection, DDoS and brute force attacks, and other potential vulnerabilities.
• Downtime Monitoring: Despite our 99.9% uptime guarantee, it’s important to be prepared for the rare moments your site experiences downtime. We’ll alert you so you can take action or inform our 24/7 Guru Crew Support team.
• Daily Backups: With automatic daily backups, you can be assured that your site’s data is continuously protected. In the event of data loss or a security breach, you can quickly restore your site to its previous state without significant downtime or data loss.

Jetpack is a plugin that offers a variety of tools to help you enhance site performance, improve security, and just make things happen in WordPress. Jetpack comes pre-installed with each account, with different licenses and features available for various plans.

The free Jetpack license, which comes with our entry-level Managed WordPress plan “Run”, offers:

• Instant WordPress installation.
• Custom domain name.
• Site speed testing & 1-click optimizations.
• Image loading enhancements.
• JavaScript and CSS loading enhancements.
• Protections from website brute-force attacks & spam.
• Web statistics & logs.
• Tools to help with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & social media posts.

The Daily Backup license, which comes with our Jump plan, includes all of the above, as well as an easy-to-use daily backup tool. Finally, the Security Daily license, which comes with our Fly and Sell plans, includes all of the above features, as well as additional malware scanning, video file hosting, and additional spam protections for comments on your site.

WordPress site staging is an easy and efficient way to test changes and updates to your site before you take them live for your audience.

Site staging is one of the most popular features of our Managed WordPress Hosting environment. Just as you would proofread an article or blog post before publishing it, you should test your site’s code, plugins, themes, and content as well. The A2 Hosting staging environment provides you with an easy way to do just that. Our staging tool makes it easy for you to create an environment specifically designed to test your changes before you make them live for your audience. No more worrying about whether a change will break your site and then scrambling to revert it when it does. Staging helps you know exactly how an update will impact your site before you do it for complete peace of mind.

Creating a staging environment is as easy as adding a new subdomain or domain to your site. Then, you can use our staging tool to copy your existing live site to the new domain. This staging environment is where you do all your testing, such as seeing how a plugin or theme impacts your site. After you complete your testing in the staging environment and you want to take all of your edits live, you can easily do so within the control panel.

The costs for Managed WordPress Hosting can vary, depending on the level of service and resources needed. A2 Hosting offers a range of plans to suit different budgets, starting with basic setups for small sites to more comprehensive packages for larger, high-traffic sites. These plans include performance optimization, security measures, and expert support, ensuring value for your investment by saving time and reducing the need for in-house technical expertise.

Absolutely! A2’s Managed WordPress Hosting is great for developers. It comes with features like staging environments, where you can test changes without affecting your live site, and access to a wide range of development tools. This environment supports developers in deploying high-quality websites efficiently while providing the convenience of managed services for handling mundane tasks like updates and security.

Absolutely, A2’s Managed WordPress Hosting is an excellent choice for enterprise-level businesses. It delivers scalable solutions that adapt to the growing needs of a large business, including increased bandwidth to manage high traffic volumes with zero issues. With advanced security features, it ensures enterprise sites are protected against sophisticated security threats, a must-have for preserving a company’s reputation and customer trust.

Besides that, our Guru Crew team is specially trained to take care of the complex needs of larger organizations, ensuring any issues are promptly addressed. This combination of scalability, security, and support makes A2 Hosting a reliable partner for enterprises aiming to maintain a strong online presence.

Migrating your WordPress site to A2 Hosting is straightforward. A2 provides a hassle-free migration process, often with assistance from their expert team to ensure a smooth transition. They take care of the heavy lifting, minimizing downtime and ensuring your site’s data is transferred securely, making the switch effortless and stress-free.

For most WordPress site owners, Managed WordPress Hosting is definitely worth it. It takes the technical load off your shoulders, from performance optimization and security to updates and daily backups. This allows you to focus more on your content, marketing, and business growth, with the peace of mind that your site is fast, secure, and running smoothly.

Managed WordPress Hosting offers services specifically optimized for WordPress, including automatic updates, enhanced security, and expert WordPress support. Traditional web hosting provides a more generic environment that can host various types of websites but lacks the tailored optimization and dedicated support for WordPress. Managed hosting offers a concierge service for your WordPress site, handling technical maintenance and optimization.

The number of websites you can host on your Managed WordPress Hosting plan with A2 Hosting varies depending on the package you choose. Some plans are designed for a single website, ideal for small businesses or personal blogs, while others can accommodate multiple sites, catering to developers or businesses with several online properties.

For example, our Run plan, which starts at $11.99/mo, comes with 1 website, the Jump plan, starting at $18.99/mo, allows you to include up to 5 websites, and our Fly and Sell plans come with unlimited websites!

Yes, you can install plugins on your Managed WordPress Hosting account by yourself. Our Managed Hosting plans come pre-optimized with some essential plugins, but yes – you can certainly upload more based on your requirements, and you get a dedicated TurboHub dashboard where you can easily manage them!