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How much does managed WordPress hosting cost in the UK?

WordPress hosting prices in the UK range from a couple of pounds a month to well over £100, and the difference in what you’re actually getting is enormous.

What different price points actually get you

£2–£10/month — shared hosting

Shared hosting with thousands of other websites, minimal support, no WordPress-specific management. Fine for a personal blog, but a false economy for a business website.

£10–£30/month — mid-range hosting

Better performance but often still lacks genuine WordPress management and meaningful support.

£30+/month — properly managed WordPress hosting

Dedicated infrastructure, daily backups, security monitoring, updates managed for you, and real support from WordPress specialists.

WordPress Hosting Agency pricing

  • Host Busters — £259/year for new customers (normally £359): Dedicated WordPress hosting, SSL, daily backups, antivirus scanning, domain renewals, free migration, and UK telephone support
  • Clicks & Mortar — from £39/month for new customers (normally £49): Everything above plus monthly plugin updates and a second domain name

Why managed hosting makes financial sense

  • A single hacked website costs £200–£1,000 to recover
  • A slow site costs you visitors and Google rankings every day
  • Host Busters works out at less than £22/month

View our hosting plans and current offers — or call us to talk through what’s right for your site.

Further reading: NCSC guidance on website security | FSB

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