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What is SiteGround?  Interested in signing up to SiteGround? Read our SiteGround review for the low-down on this popular web host. Like a lot of great ideas, SiteGround was a concept in the mind of a few friends during its inception in 2004. Unknown to them, SiteGround would explode into a popular web hosting service used by thousands upon thousands of people every single day. SiteGround now handles over 2 million domains worldwide, so it’s easy to see why so many people put their trust in them. Quite impressive, hey? I personally use SiteGround for all of my sites (including this one). VISIT SITEGROUND.COM (£2.99/MONTH) Packages & Pricing SiteGround offers a wealth of hosting services, including shared web hosting, managed WordPress hosting, WooCommerce hosting, cloud hosting, and more. Worldwide there are over 1 billion websites live on the internet, each hosted on a server. Whilst SiteGround may seem like they offer the ‘usual’ in terms of what you’d expect a web host to offer, you’ll see in this SiteGround review just how awesome their features are. When deciding on a web host, there is a lot to consider, such as, what features the provider offers, where their servers are located, eCommerce opportunities, security, etc.. SiteGround covers all of the basic requirements, as well as going above and beyond by providing helpful tools and features to enhance your website in terms of performance and quality, and provides an outstanding level of customer support. Shared Web Hosting Before we take a look at the shared hosting plans in more detail, I’d like to draw your attention to the fact that SiteGround’s managed WordPress hosting is actually the same price as their shared hosting plans. That means you can enjoy the following features and benefits if you want to host a WordPress website: Free automated WordPress transfer (easily transfer your existing WordPress website from your old hosting provider to SiteGround) WordPress auto-update (in-house auto-update feature that takes backups and upgrades your WordPress application when there is a new WordPress version or update, including plugins) WordPress advanced security (strict security audit procedures) WordPress configuration (WP support, setup, and troubleshooter) SG Optimizer (in-house developed WP plugin that leverages NGINX-based dynamic cache to speed up your WordPress website) Shared Hosting Plans There are three different levels of shared hosting available at SiteGround. This review is based on the “StartUp” plan.  StartUp (£2.99/month): With SiteGround’s StartUp plan you’ll get 1 website, 10 GB webspace, and all of their essential features which include a free CDN, free SSL certificate, email accounts, and daily backups. Since their recent update in 2021, this plan also features SiteGround’s Supercacher which enhances your site’s loading speed. If you’re worried about security, Siteground’s daily backups are also included in the StartUp plan, at different geolocations. SiteGround say that this plan is ideal if you’re receiving 10,000 or fewer visitors on a monthly basis. A perfect solution for those with a small blog or personal website. GrowBig (£4.99/month): The GrowBig plan is the middleman, offering multiple websites, 20 GB webspace, as well as essential and premium features. GrowBig is probably the best value for money given it also includes on-demand backups, ultrafast PHP setup, and staging/collaborate features for developers and freelancers. One of my personal favourite premium features is SiteGround’s caching technology which really makes a difference to users who are located further away from your website’s server. If you’re looking to expand your website’s traffic up to 25,000 visitors or less per month, this would be your best option. GoGeek (£9.99/month): For users who want multiple websites, 40 GB webspace, and more premium features, the GoGeek package would be a suitable option. GoGeek offers the highest tier of resources, and boasts a white-label option for resellers. The Geek Advance features include Git Repository friendly software and you won’t share a server with as many people, so you’ll receive faster speeds and less downtime. GoGeek customers get more resources, priority support, and dev tools which makes it the complete VIP package. Both GrowBig and GoGeek customers will have access to SiteGround’s migrator plugin which is super easy to use, allowing you to migrate your website from another host for free.  VISIT SITEGROUND.COM (£2.99/MONTH) SiteGround Hosting Plans All of SiteGround’s hosting plans include managed WordPress hosting; which includes the ever-popular 1-click installer, automatic updates, and command line management. SiteGround’s servers are optimized for the best WordPress performance and are actually recommended by WordPress. More than that, SiteGround is always among the first to update to the latest software, including the latest PHP versions, and security updates. We must remind ourselves of two things: Firstly, unlimited doesn’t necessarily mean completely unlimited, as you will find out if you delve into a web host’s terms and conditions. Secondly, most websites on average will not use more than 5GB storage space, so even on SiteGround’s most basic hosting plan, you’re getting double the average amount required. When you choose a web hosting plan with SiteGround, you will have the option to choose where the data centre is located, covering the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the U.K. – although this may not be of concern to most customers, it’s a great feature to have. Usability & Features: Ease of use is a big concern for people who aren’t tech-savvy. One of the great things that SiteGround has done for their users is they’ve made it so that anyone can install and understand how WordPress works. I’ll admit, when I first started my WordPress journey, I didn’t have the foggiest on where to begin! Web host’s like SiteGround ease this pressure and make the process much more enjoyable (trust me on this one).   SiteGround’s account management system is self-explanatory and user-friendly. It’s easy to add additional services, perform 1-click installations like WordPress, and navigate directly to your control panel to manage your web hosting. If you’re a new or existing customer, you may have noticed the recent switch over to SiteGround’s Site Tools. Ditching cPanel, this web host has developed their own platform which provides more flexibility and usability for its customers. I know this might seem like a lot of information, and may even

Hostinger Website Builder ReviewPicture of Racheal SmithRacheal SmithUpdated Jun 16, 2025 We independently review and test every product/service that we recommend (read here for further details). When you click some of the links, we may earn a commission. We have strict review guidelines and only feature hosting companies we truly believe in. Learn more here. ShareHostinger is best known for its global reach when hosting websites. It is popular because you can overcome some of the gnarliest privacy and data storage laws because of the spread of its worldwide operation. It is also affordable and reliable, all essential in any IT provision. My question dives into whether Hostinger delivers in the competitive website builder market. There are some outstanding sites out there that provide easy-to-use interfaces for the almost instant creation of my website. With such mainstays as Wix and Weebly available to users, I’d like to know if anything sets Hostinger apart in 2025. Having tested its features and explored pricing, performance, and usability, I am ready to recommend Hostinger’s website builder—with one or two caveats. Pros and Cons+ Easy to use + AI offers instant answers + Affordable – Limited functionality for those who have experience developing websites – Few third-party integrations – No phone support for when things get challenging Packages and Pricing At the time of writing, Hostinger was offering a significant deal. For four years, you could sign up for a package with access to the website builder and domain for less than £200, which is exceptional value. The website builder is integrated into their web hosting plans, so its access comes with many extras. Once you step outside of this limited-time offer, Hostinger is still affordable, with packages starting at £11.99. However, if you are coming to Hostinger because of the buzz around the AI functionality available, much of this is only available if you upgrade to the business premium subscription. Also, as you work through the early setup, you are presented with various ways to increase the cost of building your website, including custom domain and email hosting. The good news is that you don’t have to make these extra choices until you play with the web builder. Unfortunately, the same is not valid for the basic hosting charges, which you must subscribe to before you begin. You are charged for the whole period. Money-Back GuaranteeThere is a 30-day money-back guarantee, which Hostinger honours relatively easily and quickly. However, competitor sites such as Wix allow the user to build the site and appreciate the value of the functionality before demanding payment. The subscription charge can come as late as the point of publishing the site with these alternatives. Therefore, the aggressive pricing policy encourages users to sign up for 48 months and auto-renew their subscriptions before trying the product. I assume this plays into people’s reluctance to claim refunds, as they fear it will be too difficult. This is a bold choice in a world of try-before-you-buy. Overall, it is worth saying that Hostinger still offers good value for money. The pricing is affordable for most small businesses and solo entrepreneurs. Building your siteHostinger has a solid suite of features to help support you in creating your website. These features include: Onboarding flowAI site generationTemplatesChecklistA drag-and-drop website editorAI logo, image and content generationSEOBlogging toolsAuto-generation mobile designMobile design functionality from an Internet browsereCommerceI didn’t find any of these tools revolutionary, and I can name a competitor platform that includes some or many of these. Hostinger has done well in bringing these features together into one easy-to-use platform. The revolution isn’t in the tools available but in the thoughtful design of the user experience. Onboarding and AIOnboarding image for the site Hostinger This website builder is for beginners or novices with tech. Hostinger understands its target market, and beginning the process with a series of binary options is reassuring. Tech-free questions based on the user’s needs meant I was quickly presented with a site. I could also use templates or AI tools that promise to build a site that is entirely personal to me. While the quality of what the AI tool can produce is restricted by my ability to come up with a reasonable prompt, Hostinger gave an example that helped me out. As with all AI tools, the outcome is always a little off-target. In my example, where I asked it to help me produce a site for a writing coach offering a course, it presented a black-and-white image of schoolchildren from the 1950s. The copy was a little closer to the mark, though it lacked the humanity you would want for your business website. Image showing the AI prompt for Hostinger The other option is to start from a template. There are 150 or more templates to choose from, and they are constructed based on the business, such as fashion, or website types, such as community. The templates were a good starting point for most people who do not have a specific design vision for their site. The templates also include recommended elements for those new to website building, such as case studies for a technology site. You can combine the AI and templates by using the option to personalise with AI in the library. I preferred combining the two tool sets, and I got closer to something I would want to publish this way. One thing to note is that you cannot switch the templates after you start building out your content. Choosing a different template means starting the build again. Key points – Aimed at those new to website building – Easy onboarding – Guided AI, which offers a fair starting point The website builder editorThe evaluation of the AI tool as being a little clunky and dependent on the user’s skill is not revolutionary. All AI is only as good as the user. My ability to express and understand my vision for my business will limit the output. AI, as yet, is not a mind reader. Fortunately, Hostinger