Unlocking the Digital Secret: How Your Favorite Website Magically Goes Live

Unlocking the Digital Secret: How Your Favorite Website Magically Goes Live

Cloud hosting

Cloud hosting is a server setup that stores your website on a distributed network of servers across the globe. While your website is still on shared servers, there is redundancy in case one server experiences downtime or heavy traffic, ensuring your site stays online.

Cloud hosting costs are often lower than dedicated hosting but vary based on your site’s traffic and provider. Many providers charge more as the number of visitors increases.

Read more about the cloud data centers that power our Business and Commerce plans here.

A map of the world showing the different data center locations
The Automattic data centers powering WordPress.com’s Business and Commerce plans

Managed vs unmanaged hosting 

Unmanaged hosting may be cheaper up-front, but requires development and ongoing support for updates and patches. It is generally only recommended for businesses with in-house technical resources who want a more customized server setup.

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