DreamHost offers several different types of hosting plans that work for all website hosting needs.
<1>Shared HostingShared hosting is the most affordable option, but it does have its limitations. Shared hosting customers share the server's resources with other customers. If another website on the same server is receiving large amounts of traffic, or using a lot of the server's limited resources, it's possible that your site may run slower as a result.
While DreamHost works hard to make sure all sites on a shared server never disrupt other sites, this is always a possibility due to the nature of the product. That's why we recommend that you look at our more powerful options if you're expecting to experience high traffic levels on your site.
<5>What can I host on shared hosting?Shared hosting is perfect for blogs, portfolios, personal/business sites, and database-driven sites.
<7><0>Learn more about shared hosting<8><9>WordPress Hosting (DreamPress)DreamPress is DreamHost's managed WordPress hosting. It's a scalable service that allows users to manage their WordPress sites worry-free via automatic updates, caching, daily backups, and a content delivery network (CDN).
<11><0>Learn more about DreamPress<12><13>VPSDreamHost's Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting is a premium solution that runs faster than our shared hosting. It's available as an add-on to an existing DreamHost plan, but also as a standalone service.
DreamHost's VPSs use Linux-VServer to create a \\\"virtual machine\\\" that protects a user's resources from others on the same physical machine. This allows for a more powerful solution.
<17>Shared vs. VPS HostingOn a shared server, resources are shared by other users. On a VPS, these resources are more isolated which improves performance and helps to maintain stability. You also have the ability to control how much RAM your server uses.
<19>What can I host on a VPS?A virtual private server is ideal for websites that require more resources than a shared server can provide, but may not need the full power of a dedicated server. VPS is ideal for businesses, ecommerce websites, designers, and developers that need unhindered performance.
<21><0>Learn more about VPS<22><23>DedicatedA dedicated server is a server that only contains your files on it. You also get full root access: a major benefit if you're looking to customize your server to fit your specific needs. Please note that DreamHost support cannot assist if any errors occur as a result of a customization.
Another benefit of a dedicated server is that your MySQL server is on the same server, allowing for faster access. With all other hosting plans your MySQL database is on a separate database server.
<26>What can I host on a Dedicated server?Dedicated servers are fully-managed, business class servers. They are perfect for resource-heavy apps and giant websites.
<28><0>Learn more about dedicated hosting<29><30>Cloud<31>Object StorageDreamObjects is a cost-effective cloud storage service, which you can use to host static data for your websites, store backups, or develop the next big thing. You can access DreamObjects in your panel using the built-in interface, programmatically via standard APIs, or with a growing library of applications. DreamObjects is compatible with the Amazon S3 API.
<33>Learn more about <1>compatible applications with DreamObjects<34>Learn more about <1>DreamObjects here<35>Cloud ComputingDreamCompute is a highly scalable cloud computing service built to power:
<37><0>Web and mobile applications<1>Digital media and e-commerce websites<2>Big data<3>Testing and development environments<38>All instances can be managed through the DreamCompute's dashboard built off of OpenStack's <1>Horizon.\":\"DreamHost offers several different types of hosting plans that work for all website hosting needs.
<1>Shared HostingShared hosting is the most affordable option, but it does have its limitations. Shared hosting customers share the server's resources with other customers. If another website on the same server is receiving large amounts of traffic, or using a lot of the server's limited resources, it's possible that your site may run slower as a result.
While DreamHost works hard to make sure all sites on a shared server never disrupt other sites, this is always a possibility due to the nature of the product. That's why we recommend that you look at our more powerful options if you're expecting to experience high traffic levels on your site.
<5>What can I host on shared hosting?Shared hosting is perfect for blogs, portfolios, personal/business sites, and database-driven sites.
<7><0>Learn more about shared hosting<8><9>WordPress Hosting (DreamPress)DreamPress is DreamHost's managed WordPress hosting. It's a scalable service that allows users to manage their WordPress sites worry-free via automatic updates, caching, daily backups, and a content delivery network (CDN).
<11><0>Learn more about DreamPress<12><13>VPSDreamHost's Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting is a premium solution that runs faster than our shared hosting. It's available as an add-on to an existing DreamHost plan, but also as a standalone service.
DreamHost's VPSs use Linux-VServer to create a \\\"virtual machine\\\" that protects a user's resources from others on the same physical machine. This allows for a more powerful solution.
<17>Shared vs. VPS HostingOn a shared server, resources are shared by other users. On a VPS, these resources are more isolated which improves performance and helps to maintain stability. You also have the ability to control how much RAM your server uses.
<19>What can I host on a VPS?A virtual private server is ideal for websites that require more resources than a shared server can provide, but may not need the full power of a dedicated server. VPS is ideal for businesses, ecommerce websites, designers, and developers that need unhindered performance.
<21><0>Learn more about VPS<22><23>DedicatedA dedicated server is a server that only contains your files on it. You also get full root access: a major benefit if you're looking to customize your server to fit your specific needs. Please note that DreamHost support cannot assist if any errors occur as a result of a customization.
Another benefit of a dedicated server is that your MySQL server is on the same server, allowing for faster access. With all other hosting plans your MySQL database is on a separate database server.
<26>What can I host on a Dedicated server?Dedicated servers are fully-managed, business class servers. They are perfect for resource-heavy apps and giant websites.
<28><0>Learn more about dedicated hosting<29><30>Cloud<31>Object StorageDreamObjects is a cost-effective cloud storage service, which you can use to host static data for your websites, store backups, or develop the next big thing. You can access DreamObjects in your panel using the built-in interface, programmatically via standard APIs, or with a growing library of applications. DreamObjects is compatible with the Amazon S3 API.
<33>Learn more about <1>compatible applications with DreamObjects<34>Learn more about <1>DreamObjects here<35>Cloud ComputingDreamCompute is a highly scalable cloud computing service built to power:
<37><0>Web and mobile applications<1>Digital media and e-commerce websites<2>Big data<3>Testing and development environments<38>All instances can be managed through the DreamCompute's dashboard built off of OpenStack's <1>Horizon.\",\"How Do I Buy a Domain Name?\":\"How Do I Buy a Domain Name?\",\"Buying a domain name with DreamHost is simple and comes with features that a lot of other hosts don't offer. Use our domain search tool to buy your desired domain name; we'll let you know if someone else has already purchased it, and will serve up alternative versions that are available.
After buying your domain name with DreamHost, you'll also receive:
<2><0>Free WHOIS Privacy Protection (which keeps your website registration details private)<1>auto-renewals (so you don't have to worry about a lapse in ownership)<2>unlimited subdomains (like blog.yoursite.com, or mexico.yoursite.com, for example)<3>domain setting controls at your fingertips (like MX records, CNAME, etc.)\":\"Buying a domain name with DreamHost is simple and comes with features that a lot of other hosts don't offer. Use our domain search tool to buy your desired domain name; we'll let you know if someone else has already purchased it, and will serve up alternative versions that are available.
After buying your domain name with DreamHost, you'll also receive:
<2><0>Free WHOIS Privacy Protection (which keeps your website registration details private)<1>auto-renewals (so you don't have to worry about a lapse in ownership)<2>unlimited subdomains (like blog.yoursite.com, or mexico.yoursite.com, for example)<3>domain setting controls at your fingertips (like MX records, CNAME, etc.)\",\"How Do I Migrate Over to DreamHost?\":\"How Do I Migrate Over to DreamHost?\",\"<0>If you want to move your web hosting to DreamHost, the first step is to create a DreamHost account – you can do that from any of our product pages (<1>Shared Hosting, <3>VPS, <5>Dedicated, <7>DreamPress). During the signup process, select the option to add your current domain to your new account – don't worry, this does NOT affect your current live website!<1>Next, you'll need to backup your website files and upload them to DreamHost. You can learn <1>more about this.<2>Once you've migrated your website to DreamHost's servers, you'll need to check the site to confirm that it looks and functions just as intended. If everything looks great, you'll need to point your DNS to DreamHost so people know where to find you! If this sounds complicated, don't worry. We have <1>some documentation.<3>Have some questions before you get started? No worries. <1>Get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help.\":\"<0>If you want to move your web hosting to DreamHost, the first step is to create a DreamHost account – you can do that from any of our product pages (<1>Shared Hosting, <3>VPS, <5>Dedicated, <7>DreamPress). During the signup process, select the option to add your current domain to your new account – don't worry, this does NOT affect your current live website!<1>Next, you'll need to backup your website files and upload them to DreamHost. You can learn <1>more about this.<2>Once you've migrated your website to DreamHost's servers, you'll need to check the site to confirm that it looks and functions just as intended. If everything looks great, you'll need to point your DNS to DreamHost so people know where to find you! If this sounds complicated, don't worry. We have <1>some documentation.<3>Have some questions before you get started? No worries. <1>Get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help.\",\"Can You Help Me Understand More About WordPress?\":\"Can You Help Me Understand More About WordPress?\",\"Definitely. We have some awesome <1>WordPress guides that can help answer most of your questions. If you get stuck, we are always here to help as well.\":\"Definitely. We have some awesome <1>WordPress guides that can help answer most of your questions. If you get stuck, we are always here to help as well.\",\"Does DreamHost Offer an “Email Only” Hosting Plan?\":\"Does DreamHost Offer an “Email Only” Hosting Plan?\",\"Yes! DreamHost offers professional email @yourdomain, with 25GB storage, mobile and desktop sync, ad-free webmail — as well as spam, virus, and phishing filters. Promote your site with every message you send! <1>Learn More about email\":\"Yes! DreamHost offers professional email @yourdomain, with 25GB storage, mobile and desktop sync, ad-free webmail — as well as spam, virus, and phishing filters. Promote your site with every message you send! <1>Learn More about email\",\"Can I Talk to Support Even If I'm Not a Current Customer?\":\"Can I Talk to Support Even If I'm Not a Current Customer?\",\"Of course! Visit our <1>support page and select 'Sales'. Or, if you're on our site between 8-4 PM PST, you can chat with us from any of our product pages (<3>Shared Hosting, <5>VPS, <7>Dedicated, <9>DreamPress).\":\"Of course! Visit our <1>support page and select 'Sales'. Or, if you're on our site between 8-4 PM PST, you can chat with us from any of our product pages (<3>Shared Hosting, <5>VPS, <7>Dedicated, <9>DreamPress).\",\"What is Monthly Web Hosting?\":\"What is Monthly Web Hosting?\",\"Monthly Web Hosting is web hosting that is paid on a monthly basis with no long term commitment. We consider it flexible hosting as the customer can cancel whenever they’d like. The downside of monthly hosting is that there are cheaper alternatives when you pre-pay for longer annual or 3-year terms.\":\"Monthly Web Hosting is web hosting that is paid on a monthly basis with no long term commitment. We consider it flexible hosting as the customer can cancel whenever they’d like. The downside of monthly hosting is that there are cheaper alternatives when you pre-pay for longer annual or 3-year terms.\",\"Do Monthly Hosting Plans remove features or functionality?\":\"Do Monthly Hosting Plans remove features or functionality?\",\"Absolutely not. Our monthly Shared, VPS, and Managed WordPress hosting plans include all the same functionality as our annual plans.\":\"Absolutely not. Our monthly Shared, VPS, and Managed WordPress hosting plans include all the same functionality as our annual plans.\",\"Where can I learn more about the features of each product?\":\"Where can I learn more about the features of each product?\",\"Please visit the main product pages:Whether you're in the web biz or not, WordPress is likely a household name, a common element in the conversation surrounding website creation. And that's no surprise, considering that WordPress currently powers more than 30 percent of the web — a significant chunk of cyberspace.
Not only is WordPress a good option for beginners, but it also boasts scalability and advanced offerings for seasoned website owners looking to upgrade, grow, and expand. WordPress offers anyone-can-do-it usability with versatility and functionality perfect for building your own unique, high-performance website. You also have the added benefits of customizability, open-source flexibility, and a knowledgeable, diverse web community to collaborate with and reference if you get stuck.
Plus, getting started with the WordPress platform is free and often takes less time than vacuuming your living room or choosing the next show to binge watch.
<6><0>WordPress Basics <1>\":\"Whether you're in the web biz or not, WordPress is likely a household name, a common element in the conversation surrounding website creation. And that's no surprise, considering that WordPress currently powers more than 30 percent of the web — a significant chunk of cyberspace.
Not only is WordPress a good option for beginners, but it also boasts scalability and advanced offerings for seasoned website owners looking to upgrade, grow, and expand. WordPress offers anyone-can-do-it usability with versatility and functionality perfect for building your own unique, high-performance website. You also have the added benefits of customizability, open-source flexibility, and a knowledgeable, diverse web community to collaborate with and reference if you get stuck.
Plus, getting started with the WordPress platform is free and often takes less time than vacuuming your living room or choosing the next show to binge watch.
<6><0>WordPress Basics <1>\",\"How Do I Get Started with WordPress?\":\"How Do I Get Started with WordPress?\",\"Ready to get up and running with WordPress? Like we said, getting started is simple — no fancy tools, high-end budget, or technical expertise required.
<2>1. Pick a domain name. Your domain is the unique web address where your website can be found — for example, YourName.com or WeLoveDogs.com. You get the idea. You buy domain names from a domain registrar or a web hosting company like us — we happen to be both! Keeping your domain registration and web hosting account under one roof makes managing your online presence even easier. <4>2. Purchase web hosting. You'll need access to a web server via a web host so that your site's data and files can be transmitted to anyone who visits your domain name. Hosting providers often offer a variety of packages based on the type of site you want to create, and on the individual needs and goals of your website. Want a top-of-the-line hosting account for your website? We've got you covered. <6>3. Download and install WordPress. With DreamHost's DreamPress hosting plan, WordPress comes pre-installed. Yep, kick back and relax; there's no extra work. If you choose to go the Shared hosting route, we give you the option to pre-install WordPress when you sign up. Of course, if you want to install it later, you can always use our one-click installation option. Simple! <8>4. Customize your site to match your brand. Outfit your website with a quality theme and a few plugins to add extra features. Start simple. You can always build more over time. <10>5. Start creating content — blog posts and web pages — for your site. Give your site's visitors a reason to engage with you.See? Getting started with WordPress isn't so bad. You didn't even break a sweat!
<14><0>WordPress Crash Course <1>\":\"Ready to get up and running with WordPress? Like we said, getting started is simple — no fancy tools, high-end budget, or technical expertise required.
<2>1. Pick a domain name. Your domain is the unique web address where your website can be found — for example, YourName.com or WeLoveDogs.com. You get the idea. You buy domain names from a domain registrar or a web hosting company like us — we happen to be both! Keeping your domain registration and web hosting account under one roof makes managing your online presence even easier. <4>2. Purchase web hosting. You'll need access to a web server via a web host so that your site's data and files can be transmitted to anyone who visits your domain name. Hosting providers often offer a variety of packages based on the type of site you want to create, and on the individual needs and goals of your website. Want a top-of-the-line hosting account for your website? We've got you covered. <6>3. Download and install WordPress. With DreamHost's DreamPress hosting plan, WordPress comes pre-installed. Yep, kick back and relax; there's no extra work. If you choose to go the Shared hosting route, we give you the option to pre-install WordPress when you sign up. Of course, if you want to install it later, you can always use our one-click installation option. Simple! <8>4. Customize your site to match your brand. Outfit your website with a quality theme and a few plugins to add extra features. Start simple. You can always build more over time. <10>5. Start creating content — blog posts and web pages — for your site. Give your site's visitors a reason to engage with you.See? Getting started with WordPress isn't so bad. You didn't even break a sweat!
<14><0>WordPress Crash Course <1>\",\"Why Should I Choose DreamHost?\":\"Why Should I Choose DreamHost?\",\"No pressure, but you've got a big decision to make. The web hosting service you choose will affect how well your site performs, how large it can grow, and how easy it will be to build and maintain.
We know you've got a lot of hosting companies to choose from. How can you sift through the noise to find the hosting service that works best for you?
DreamHost stands out from the crowd. We're one of the last independently-owned and operated web hosts in the business. We've grown from dorm-room beginnings in 1997 to helping more than 400,000 customers in over 100 countries. We proudly host over 1.5 million websites, WordPress blogs, and applications for designers, developers, small businesses, and more from our data centers in Ashburn, Virginia, and Hillsboro, Oregon.
We are committed to powering your web goals — whether you're ready to take total control of a server or want our experts to handle the details. All the things you need in a web host — performance, privacy and security, scalability, and platform-specific optimization — are what we offer in spades.
<8><0>Our Company Values <1>\":\"No pressure, but you've got a big decision to make. The web hosting service you choose will affect how well your site performs, how large it can grow, and how easy it will be to build and maintain.
We know you've got a lot of hosting companies to choose from. How can you sift through the noise to find the hosting service that works best for you?
DreamHost stands out from the crowd. We're one of the last independently-owned and operated web hosts in the business. We've grown from dorm-room beginnings in 1997 to helping more than 400,000 customers in over 100 countries. We proudly host over 1.5 million websites, WordPress blogs, and applications for designers, developers, small businesses, and more from our data centers in Ashburn, Virginia, and Hillsboro, Oregon.
We are committed to powering your web goals — whether you're ready to take total control of a server or want our experts to handle the details. All the things you need in a web host — performance, privacy and security, scalability, and platform-specific optimization — are what we offer in spades.
<8><0>Our Company Values <1>\",\"Which WordPress Hosting Plan Should I Buy\":\"Which WordPress Hosting Plan Should I Buy\",\"The truth is, there are a lot of hosting options out there, so it can be hard to choose a plan. We get it. So think for a minute about the kind of site you want and the role you want to play in managing it.
DreamHost provides a range of WordPress-specific options to meet your site's individual needs. Let's dissect some of the more popular plan possibilities.
<4>Shared WordPress Hosting: The tried-and-true traditional hosting option that many website owners start with. Because it's the most affordable way to get all the basics for your WordPress website, it's perfect if you're new to WordPress. This beginner-friendly plan is a simple and low-cost option that can get you on your feet before you're ready to upgrade. <6>Managed WordPress Hosting: Leave the heavy lifting of WordPress site maintenance to us. With our DreamPress plan, you get optimized WordPress hosting — extreme cloud performance and security, all hassle-free so you can focus on what really matters: building your business. Plus, you get access to expert 24/7 support and advanced tech. <8>VPS Hosting for WordPress: Managing multiple WordPress sites? This plan option is the ideal way to support multiple WordPress websites, boasting a high-end performance platform, isolated resources, and greater backend control. VPS Hosting for WordPress allows for growth and scalability, making it a perfect, total-package plan for advanced websites owners.Have lots of traffic or manage multiple sites? You can opt for a dedicated server or DreamHost's cloud hosting. Our team can even spin up custom hosting packages to fit your goals and budget.
<12><0>Our Guide to Managed WordPress Hosting <1>\":\"The truth is, there are a lot of hosting options out there, so it can be hard to choose a plan. We get it. So think for a minute about the kind of site you want and the role you want to play in managing it.
DreamHost provides a range of WordPress-specific options to meet your site's individual needs. Let's dissect some of the more popular plan possibilities.
<4>Shared WordPress Hosting: The tried-and-true traditional hosting option that many website owners start with. Because it's the most affordable way to get all the basics for your WordPress website, it's perfect if you're new to WordPress. This beginner-friendly plan is a simple and low-cost option that can get you on your feet before you're ready to upgrade. <6>Managed WordPress Hosting: Leave the heavy lifting of WordPress site maintenance to us. With our DreamPress plan, you get optimized WordPress hosting — extreme cloud performance and security, all hassle-free so you can focus on what really matters: building your business. Plus, you get access to expert 24/7 support and advanced tech. <8>VPS Hosting for WordPress: Managing multiple WordPress sites? This plan option is the ideal way to support multiple WordPress websites, boasting a high-end performance platform, isolated resources, and greater backend control. VPS Hosting for WordPress allows for growth and scalability, making it a perfect, total-package plan for advanced websites owners.Have lots of traffic or manage multiple sites? You can opt for a dedicated server or DreamHost's cloud hosting. Our team can even spin up custom hosting packages to fit your goals and budget.
<12><0>Our Guide to Managed WordPress Hosting <1>\",\"What Is Managed WordPress Hosting?\":\"What Is Managed WordPress Hosting?\",\"Instead of trying to keep track of a hefty list of site to-dos, Managed WordPress Hosting is a no-hassle option.
With this type of plan, your web hosting provider takes care of many of the key responsibilities of site management and performance so you're freed up to focus on other important site duties, like creating content and marketing your website. You build your brand; we'll handle the rest.
Plus, your provider can provide an optimized hosting environment specific to the platform, and you have access to rich WordPress resources and an ever-expanding community of experts. It's a perfectly-balanced solution and a timesaver guaranteed to simplify your site management.
<6><0>Do You Need Managed WordPress Hosting? <1>\":\"Instead of trying to keep track of a hefty list of site to-dos, Managed WordPress Hosting is a no-hassle option.
With this type of plan, your web hosting provider takes care of many of the key responsibilities of site management and performance so you're freed up to focus on other important site duties, like creating content and marketing your website. You build your brand; we'll handle the rest.
Plus, your provider can provide an optimized hosting environment specific to the platform, and you have access to rich WordPress resources and an ever-expanding community of experts. It's a perfectly-balanced solution and a timesaver guaranteed to simplify your site management.
<6><0>Do You Need Managed WordPress Hosting? <1>\",\"What Is DreamPress?\":\"What Is DreamPress?\",\"We're all about making your website dreams a reality. So our services cater to making your most crucial site functions as simple as possible. Plus, we provide plan options that allow you to be as involved — or as hands-off — as you want.
DreamPress is our premium managed WordPress hosting service. It's an ideal choice for the person who wants extra performance, scalability, and flexibility from their WordPress site with minimal fuss and without the pressure of handling tricky technical details.
And DreamPress is more than just great technology. Users get access to top-tier WordPress support with quick response times in addition to premium features.
<6><0>DreamPress FAQs <1>\":\"We're all about making your website dreams a reality. So our services cater to making your most crucial site functions as simple as possible. Plus, we provide plan options that allow you to be as involved — or as hands-off — as you want.
DreamPress is our premium managed WordPress hosting service. It's an ideal choice for the person who wants extra performance, scalability, and flexibility from their WordPress site with minimal fuss and without the pressure of handling tricky technical details.
And DreamPress is more than just great technology. Users get access to top-tier WordPress support with quick response times in addition to premium features.
<6><0>DreamPress FAQs <1>\",\"Should I Buy Managed WordPress Hosting or Shared Hosting?\":\"Should I Buy Managed WordPress Hosting or Shared Hosting?\",\"It depends! With a Managed WordPress Hosting plan, your hosting provider looks after any server resources specific to your WordPress installation. This means the host will take care of site chores such as installing the platform, keeping it updated, and performing backups. Plus, your server will be optimized specifically for WordPress with powerful built-in technology like caching.
<1>The benefits of managed hosting?<2><0>Better performance<1>Access to platform-specific support<2>Scalability as your site growsManaged WordPress hosting is an excellent option if you need your web host to do the heavy lifting of keeping your platform updated and secure, so you can focus on your content and not sweat the technical details.
Shared hosting for WordPress is also a popular site solution and has its own benefits. If your website is brand new, Shared WordPress Hosting may be a good starting place. While it usually offers fewer features than managed hosting — like limited server space, performance, software, and support options — you can build your site and grow an audience before you need to upgrade — and at more affordable pricing.
So when choosing a plan, start where you are. Are you new to the website game and looking for a simple, budget-friendly option, or can you already boast a thriving site that needs advanced support and features? Whatever your situation, it's time to weigh the different plans based on your personal needs.
<8><0>Managed vs. Shared Hosting <1>\":\"It depends! With a Managed WordPress Hosting plan, your hosting provider looks after any server resources specific to your WordPress installation. This means the host will take care of site chores such as installing the platform, keeping it updated, and performing backups. Plus, your server will be optimized specifically for WordPress with powerful built-in technology like caching.
<1>The benefits of managed hosting?<2><0>Better performance<1>Access to platform-specific support<2>Scalability as your site growsManaged WordPress hosting is an excellent option if you need your web host to do the heavy lifting of keeping your platform updated and secure, so you can focus on your content and not sweat the technical details.
Shared hosting for WordPress is also a popular site solution and has its own benefits. If your website is brand new, Shared WordPress Hosting may be a good starting place. While it usually offers fewer features than managed hosting — like limited server space, performance, software, and support options — you can build your site and grow an audience before you need to upgrade — and at more affordable pricing.
So when choosing a plan, start where you are. Are you new to the website game and looking for a simple, budget-friendly option, or can you already boast a thriving site that needs advanced support and features? Whatever your situation, it's time to weigh the different plans based on your personal needs.
<8><0>Managed vs. Shared Hosting <1>\",\"How Much Does a WordPress Site Cost?\":\"How Much Does a WordPress Site Cost?\",\"Let's talk numbers. What is the actual cost of setting up a WordPress site? Short answer: it depends. But no matter the route you choose, WordPress isn't a budget-breaker.
WordPress is free, open-source software that anyone can access and modify.
To get your own fully-functional website running, you'll need to register a domain and secure web hosting — if you team up with DreamHost, you can get your domain name included free with an annual hosting plan.
When you're ready to customize your site, you can utilize the free themes and plugins offered in the WordPress directory. If you're looking for premium themes or plugins, the cost increases.
With that knowledge in hand, you can balance the range of functionality you want out of WordPress, the extras you need, and the plan that fits best with your budget. Setting up a quality website with WordPress doesn't have to cost you your life savings. It just makes good (dollars and) sense.
<8><0>How Much Will Your Site Cost? <1>\":\"Let's talk numbers. What is the actual cost of setting up a WordPress site? Short answer: it depends. But no matter the route you choose, WordPress isn't a budget-breaker.
WordPress is free, open-source software that anyone can access and modify.
To get your own fully-functional website running, you'll need to register a domain and secure web hosting — if you team up with DreamHost, you can get your domain name included free with an annual hosting plan.
When you're ready to customize your site, you can utilize the free themes and plugins offered in the WordPress directory. If you're looking for premium themes or plugins, the cost increases.
With that knowledge in hand, you can balance the range of functionality you want out of WordPress, the extras you need, and the plan that fits best with your budget. Setting up a quality website with WordPress doesn't have to cost you your life savings. It just makes good (dollars and) sense.
<8><0>How Much Will Your Site Cost? <1>\",\"Does my DreamHost hosting plan already include email?\":\"Does my DreamHost hosting plan already include email?\",\"<0>All of DreamHost's web hosting plans except for <1>Starter Shared, <3>DreamCompute, and <5>DreamObjects include email hosting. DreamHost email plans are perfect for these customers, as well as anyone with a ‘parked’ <7>domain registration without hosting.\":\"<0>All of DreamHost's web hosting plans except for <1>Starter Shared, <3>DreamCompute, and <5>DreamObjects include email hosting. DreamHost email plans are perfect for these customers, as well as anyone with a ‘parked’ <7>domain registration without hosting.\",\"Do I need a domain name?\":\"Do I need a domain name?\",\"Yes, you will need to own at least one domain name, purchased either <1>through DreamHost or another registrar. If your domain is registered outside of DreamHost, we can help you configure the necessary DNS records. Or, if you transfer your domain to your DreamHost account, our system can automatically configure it to work with email.\":\"Yes, you will need to own at least one domain name, purchased either <1>through DreamHost or another registrar. If your domain is registered outside of DreamHost, we can help you configure the necessary DNS records. Or, if you transfer your domain to your DreamHost account, our system can automatically configure it to work with email.\",\"What if I don’t have a domain name?\":\"What if I don’t have a domain name?\",\"<0>DreamHost offers a wide variety of TLDs to choose from to showcase your business and brand. Free WHOIS privacy protection is included for the life of your eligible domain. <1>Find your new domain now!\":\"<0>DreamHost offers a wide variety of TLDs to choose from to showcase your business and brand. Free WHOIS privacy protection is included for the life of your eligible domain. <1>Find your new domain now!\",\"How do I import my old host's email to my DreamHost mail server?\":\"How do I import my old host's email to my DreamHost mail server?\",\"<0>Migrating email messages between email accounts is as simple as dragging-and-dropping the mail files from your home computer folder to the inbox for the email address connected via an IMAP mail client, such as Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Mac Mail.Payouts have a waiting period of 97 day, which is set by our gracious refund guarantee. As long as your referral does not cancel or miss a payment, you will see that payout within the 97 days of them signing up.
DreamHost has no limits on how much you can make. Just last year we had some top earners make over $9,000 in affiliate payouts.
We payout any approved commissions through PayPal once a month. As long as your rewards have been approved and are out of the 97 day holding window, you will see that payment via PayPal.
\":\"Payouts have a waiting period of 97 day, which is set by our gracious refund guarantee. As long as your referral does not cancel or miss a payment, you will see that payout within the 97 days of them signing up.
DreamHost has no limits on how much you can make. Just last year we had some top earners make over $9,000 in affiliate payouts.
We payout any approved commissions through PayPal once a month. As long as your rewards have been approved and are out of the 97 day holding window, you will see that payment via PayPal.
\",\"Are there higher payouts if I bring in more sales?\":\"Are there higher payouts if I bring in more sales?\",\"We are currently working on creating new tiers for our high sellers. If you qualify, you will receive and email from our affiliate manager who will discuss further options with you!\":\"We are currently working on creating new tiers for our high sellers. If you qualify, you will receive and email from our affiliate manager who will discuss further options with you!\",\"Who can become a DreamHost affiliate? Do I need an account?\":\"Who can become a DreamHost affiliate? Do I need an account?\",\"Absolutely anyone can become a DreamHost affiliate! We have partnered up with Ambassador so creating an account is quick and easy, and you don't need a DreamHost account to join!\":\"Absolutely anyone can become a DreamHost affiliate! We have partnered up with Ambassador so creating an account is quick and easy, and you don't need a DreamHost account to join!\",\"I just signed up, but I don't know my password. Where can I find that?\":\"I just signed up, but I don't know my password. Where can I find that?\",\"Your password is generated after you create your account and is included in the introduction email that we send to the email you signed up with. Please use this password and follow the instructions included in the email to reset your password.
If you are unable to locate this email, you will need to log out of the affiliate account and use the Forgot your password? link on the login screen.
\":\"Your password is generated after you create your account and is included in the introduction email that we send to the email you signed up with. Please use this password and follow the instructions included in the email to reset your password.
If you are unable to locate this email, you will need to log out of the affiliate account and use the Forgot your password? link on the login screen.
\",\"I'm still confused and need some human help. Help?\":\"I'm still confused and need some human help. Help?\",\"<0>If you have gotten this far and still need help, please feel free to email us at <1>affiliates@dreamhost.com or use the above form to send in a message and our affiliate manager will be in contact with you shortly!\":\"<0>If you have gotten this far and still need help, please feel free to email us at <1>affiliates@dreamhost.com or use the above form to send in a message and our affiliate manager will be in contact with you shortly!\",\"What is WordPress staging?\":\"What is WordPress staging?\",\"Staging is a technology that makes it safe to test changes on your WordPress website. It works by making an exact copy of your site into a new environment. This separate, duplicate site doesn't affect your live website at all and is completely hidden from users and search engines. With it you have the freedom to test new changes safely, knowing that if anything breaks it won't risk interrupting your live site. Update themes, add new content, experiment with new plugins, and more. Once you're satisfied with your changes, you can easily publish them to your live site with just a click.\":\"Staging is a technology that makes it safe to test changes on your WordPress website. It works by making an exact copy of your site into a new environment. This separate, duplicate site doesn't affect your live website at all and is completely hidden from users and search engines. With it you have the freedom to test new changes safely, knowing that if anything breaks it won't risk interrupting your live site. Update themes, add new content, experiment with new plugins, and more. Once you're satisfied with your changes, you can easily publish them to your live site with just a click.\",\"Who should use WordPress staging?\":\"Who should use WordPress staging?\",\"Just about anyone who has a live website can take advantage of staging. Staging lets you to review changes before rolling them out to your live site, which gives you a chance to make sure everything is perfect for your visitors. And since even the smallest change to a website can potentially cause problems and break things, we always recommend testing changes in a staged environment before pushing anything to a live site. This is particularly true for mission-critical websites. Ecommerce sites risk losing revenue if they push out untested changes that cause their shopping cart to go down. Brands risk harming their reputation if their live site breaks. And companies of all sizes benefit when they have a chance to secure all necessary approvals and compliance checks before publishing.\":\"Just about anyone who has a live website can take advantage of staging. Staging lets you to review changes before rolling them out to your live site, which gives you a chance to make sure everything is perfect for your visitors. And since even the smallest change to a website can potentially cause problems and break things, we always recommend testing changes in a staged environment before pushing anything to a live site. This is particularly true for mission-critical websites. Ecommerce sites risk losing revenue if they push out untested changes that cause their shopping cart to go down. Brands risk harming their reputation if their live site breaks. And companies of all sizes benefit when they have a chance to secure all necessary approvals and compliance checks before publishing.\",\"How do I create a staging site?\":\"How do I create a staging site?\",\"Creating a staging site with DreamPress is designed to be effortless. Simply go to the staging tab of your DreamPress dashboard, click “Create Staging Site,” and we'll create a fresh, staged copy of your website in a matter of minutes.\":\"Creating a staging site with DreamPress is designed to be effortless. Simply go to the staging tab of your DreamPress dashboard, click “Create Staging Site,” and we'll create a fresh, staged copy of your website in a matter of minutes.\",\"How many staging sites can I use with my DreamPress plan?\":\"How many staging sites can I use with my DreamPress plan?\",\"Each DreamPress plan includes one staging site.\":\"Each DreamPress plan includes one staging site.\",\"What domain does my staging site on DreamPress use?\":\"What domain does my staging site on DreamPress use?\",\"We automatically generate a FREE subdomain for your staging site so you can access it from any browser. This makes it easy to share your staging site with others to get their input or approval. You can easily find your staging domain in the staging tab of your DreamPress dashboard.\":\"We automatically generate a FREE subdomain for your staging site so you can access it from any browser. This makes it easy to share your staging site with others to get their input or approval. You can easily find your staging domain in the staging tab of your DreamPress dashboard.\",\"What is Dedicated Hosting?\":\"What is Dedicated Hosting?\",\"Think of a dedicated web server as a storage unit for your website or web applications. It keeps documents, videos, images and other computer files online. Web hosting companies rent space to you. All you’ve got to do is upload files or a website onto the server.\":\"Think of a dedicated web server as a storage unit for your website or web applications. It keeps documents, videos, images and other computer files online. Web hosting companies rent space to you. All you’ve got to do is upload files or a website onto the server.\",\"What can you do with a Dedicated Server?\":\"What can you do with a Dedicated Server?\",\"Dedicated servers are fully-managed, business class servers. They are perfect for resource-heavy apps and giant websites. With a dedicated server, you have full control over how to configure your hosting environment making it perfect for major hosting needs.\":\"Dedicated servers are fully-managed, business class servers. They are perfect for resource-heavy apps and giant websites. With a dedicated server, you have full control over how to configure your hosting environment making it perfect for major hosting needs.\",\"What are the reasons to choose a Dedicated Server?\":\"What are the reasons to choose a Dedicated Server?\",\"A dedicated server is the ultimate in power, security, and control. With a dedicated server, you won’t have to share resources with anyone. Here are some of the top reasons that people choose a dedicated server over other hosting options:
<1><0>Security is a top priority<1>You expect consistently high levels of traffic<2>Page load times need to be lightning fast<3>You need custom programming options<4>You’re anticipating major growthA dedicated server is the ultimate in power, security, and control. With a dedicated server, you won’t have to share resources with anyone. Here are some of the top reasons that people choose a dedicated server over other hosting options:
<1><0>Security is a top priority<1>You expect consistently high levels of traffic<2>Page load times need to be lightning fast<3>You need custom programming options<4>You’re anticipating major growthTotally. We know your ultimate goal is probably to grow your website over time. We want that for you! When your site's traffic reaches rush-hour levels, is overflowing with content, or simply needs more high-powered tech and features, you can upgrade to a plan with extra bells, whistles, and performance power. While Shared Hosting is a smart, budget-friendly option when you're a beginner, a content-rich and heavily-trafficked site may demand a larger-scale plan, meaning additional server space, specially-dedicated resources, advanced security, and accelerated speeds.
<2>Wondering when to upgrade? If you notice diminished site performance or lack necessary space or resources, it's time to consider bumping your site to the next level and choosing a better-fit hosting package. No matter the current size of your website, DreamHost offers a perfectly-matched plan. We adapt to match your needs, <1>making upgrading easy. \":\"Totally. We know your ultimate goal is probably to grow your website over time. We want that for you! When your site's traffic reaches rush-hour levels, is overflowing with content, or simply needs more high-powered tech and features, you can upgrade to a plan with extra bells, whistles, and performance power. While Shared Hosting is a smart, budget-friendly option when you're a beginner, a content-rich and heavily-trafficked site may demand a larger-scale plan, meaning additional server space, specially-dedicated resources, advanced security, and accelerated speeds.
<2>Wondering when to upgrade? If you notice diminished site performance or lack necessary space or resources, it's time to consider bumping your site to the next level and choosing a better-fit hosting package. No matter the current size of your website, DreamHost offers a perfectly-matched plan. We adapt to match your needs, <1>making upgrading easy. \",\"Do you include SSL certificates?\":\"Do you include SSL certificates?\",\"We care about safety big time — and so do your site's visitors. With a Shared Hosting account, you get an <1>SSL certificate for free to add to your site. In this day and age, having an SSL for your site is a no-brainer best practice. Not only does an SSL help your visitors feel safe interacting with your site — this is particularly important if you run an e-commerce site — but it avoids penalizations you might otherwise earn from search engines without one. No website wants an “unsafe” or “insecure” label to bruise their reputation. While a SSL certificate isn't an end-all, be-all defense against internet baddies, it's certainly a great first step in the right direction to putting your site visitors at ease.\":\"We care about safety big time — and so do your site's visitors. With a Shared Hosting account, you get an <1>SSL certificate for free to add to your site. In this day and age, having an SSL for your site is a no-brainer best practice. Not only does an SSL help your visitors feel safe interacting with your site — this is particularly important if you run an e-commerce site — but it avoids penalizations you might otherwise earn from search engines without one. No website wants an “unsafe” or “insecure” label to bruise their reputation. While a SSL certificate isn't an end-all, be-all defense against internet baddies, it's certainly a great first step in the right direction to putting your site visitors at ease.\",\"What if I have a domain at another company? Can I transfer it?\":\"What if I have a domain at another company? Can I transfer it?\",\"Yep! Forget about packing up virtual boxes or worrying about a forwarding address— we'll handle the transfer tasks and make moving to DreamHost E-A-S-Y. By transferring your domain registration from your old provider to DreamHost, you can easily manage all aspects of your domain from one convenient location. See <1>our guide to get more details about moving.\":\"Yep! Forget about packing up virtual boxes or worrying about a forwarding address— we'll handle the transfer tasks and make moving to DreamHost E-A-S-Y. By transferring your domain registration from your old provider to DreamHost, you can easily manage all aspects of your domain from one convenient location. See <1>our guide to get more details about moving.\",\"Do I need a DreamHost hosting plan for Google Workspace?\":\"Do I need a DreamHost hosting plan for Google Workspace?\",\"No, you do not need a hosting plan in order to have Google Workspace, but you do need a domain name to associate with your Google Workspace license. During Google Workspace signup, DreamHost asks you to select from a list of the domains in your DreamHost account.\":\"No, you do not need a hosting plan in order to have Google Workspace, but you do need a domain name to associate with your Google Workspace license. During Google Workspace signup, DreamHost asks you to select from a list of the domains in your DreamHost account.\",\"How do I sign up for Google Workspace?\":\"How do I sign up for Google Workspace?\",\"<0>The following article explains how to sign up for Google Workspace: <1>How to sign up for Google Workspace\":\"<0>The following article explains how to sign up for Google Workspace: <1>How to sign up for Google Workspace\",\"Can I have multiple email addresses with Google Workspace?\":\"Can I have multiple email addresses with Google Workspace?\",\"Yes. With Google Workspace, you can create up to 30 standard email aliases for each user, or unlimited “disposable” aliases (name+alias@example.com). You may also create additional Google Workspace mailboxes by purchasing additional user licenses for your account.
<2>Note: If more than 10 users are required, you will need to <1>contact support.\":\"Yes. With Google Workspace, you can create up to 30 standard email aliases for each user, or unlimited “disposable” aliases (name+alias@example.com). You may also create additional Google Workspace mailboxes by purchasing additional user licenses for your account.
<2>Note: If more than 10 users are required, you will need to <1>contact support.\",\"Can I migrate my existing email to Google Workspace?\":\"Can I migrate my existing email to Google Workspace?\",\"<0>Yes, Google Workspace has a built-in data migration to import your team's email, contacts, and calendars. View <1>this article for further details.If you have a large number of users, Google recommends using their data migration service to migrate your users' mail, contacts, and calendars to Google Workspace. The setup is simple, and most mail server connections can be made automatically. This feature is available under Data migration in the Google Workspace admin console.
<3>Learn more about <1>Google Workspace's migration utility, best suited for large organizations.\":\"<0>Yes, Google Workspace has a built-in data migration to import your team's email, contacts, and calendars. View <1>this article for further details.If you have a large number of users, Google recommends using their data migration service to migrate your users' mail, contacts, and calendars to Google Workspace. The setup is simple, and most mail server connections can be made automatically. This feature is available under Data migration in the Google Workspace admin console.
<3>Learn more about <1>Google Workspace's migration utility, best suited for large organizations.\",\"What do my MX settings need to be for Google Workspace?\":\"What do my MX settings need to be for Google Workspace?\",\"If DreamHost is managing your DNS (you are using DreamHost's nameservers), this will be configured automatically!
If you are using a third party to manage your DNS (meaning you are not using DreamHost's nameservers), you will need to configure that with your DNS provider.
<4>View the following article for info: <1>Google Workspace DNS\":\"If DreamHost is managing your DNS (you are using DreamHost's nameservers), this will be configured automatically!
If you are using a third party to manage your DNS (meaning you are not using DreamHost's nameservers), you will need to configure that with your DNS provider.
<4>View the following article for info: <1>Google Workspace DNS\",\"Can I use a Discussion List if I'm using Google Workspace?\":\"Can I use a Discussion List if I'm using Google Workspace?\",\"Yes. You don't have to use DreamHost's email service to use a <1>Discussion List. This is because the Discussion list is created on a subdomain such as @lists.example.com. This means the email is originating from DreamHost and not your Google Workspace account.\":\"Yes. You don't have to use DreamHost's email service to use a <1>Discussion List. This is because the Discussion list is created on a subdomain such as @lists.example.com. This means the email is originating from DreamHost and not your Google Workspace account.\",\"How does the Social Marketing service work?\":\"How does the Social Marketing service work?\",\"We make it easy! Once you purchase a Social Marketing plan, your dedicated Social Manager will introduce themselves and send you a questionnaire to help us learn about your business and goals. We then compile a comprehensive social strategy and review this with you 1-on-1 to ensure we focus content efforts in the areas where you can see the most growth. You receive a monthly report summarizing the work performed and the gains to social networks, and we regularly review your strategy with you to ensure we are always maximizing your potential.\":\"We make it easy! Once you purchase a Social Marketing plan, your dedicated Social Manager will introduce themselves and send you a questionnaire to help us learn about your business and goals. We then compile a comprehensive social strategy and review this with you 1-on-1 to ensure we focus content efforts in the areas where you can see the most growth. You receive a monthly report summarizing the work performed and the gains to social networks, and we regularly review your strategy with you to ensure we are always maximizing your potential.\",\"What is a branding sheet?\":\"What is a branding sheet?\",\"To help make sure your brand is represented in a consistent and professional way, we develop a branding sheet that summarizes your logos, fonts, and other assets in one unified and consolidated space. We use this to help set up your profiles and share the PDF with you to use going forward.\":\"To help make sure your brand is represented in a consistent and professional way, we develop a branding sheet that summarizes your logos, fonts, and other assets in one unified and consolidated space. We use this to help set up your profiles and share the PDF with you to use going forward.\",\"How involved will I be with running the social accounts?\":\"How involved will I be with running the social accounts?\",\"Totally up to you! Some of our customers prefer to leave everything to our team, while others value being more involved in the process and approve all content before they are posted. Either way, you'll have full access to the tools we use so you can see all posts before they go out at any time. And monthly strategy sessions with your Social Manager will help ensure your strategy is always aligned with your objectives.\":\"Totally up to you! Some of our customers prefer to leave everything to our team, while others value being more involved in the process and approve all content before they are posted. Either way, you'll have full access to the tools we use so you can see all posts before they go out at any time. And monthly strategy sessions with your Social Manager will help ensure your strategy is always aligned with your objectives.\",\"What is SEO?\":\"What is SEO?\",\"Search engine optimization (SEO) refers to all the various things you can do to help make your website rank higher in relevant results of search engines like Google. Some of the work involves improvements and optimizations to the website itself, such as improving page speed, adding relevant keywords throughout your content, and improving your sitemap. Other activities can involve helping generate links to your website from other external websites to improve your domain's authority.\":\"Search engine optimization (SEO) refers to all the various things you can do to help make your website rank higher in relevant results of search engines like Google. Some of the work involves improvements and optimizations to the website itself, such as improving page speed, adding relevant keywords throughout your content, and improving your sitemap. Other activities can involve helping generate links to your website from other external websites to improve your domain's authority.\",\"Why does SEO Matter?\":\"Why does SEO Matter?\",\"The higher your website appears in search engine result pages, the more likely people are to find and visit your website. If you're looking to attract a particular audience or type of person, it's imperative that your website appear in relevant results to those people! SEO is one of the most important marketing activities you can invest in to generate meaningful, long-term traffic growth for your website.\":\"The higher your website appears in search engine result pages, the more likely people are to find and visit your website. If you're looking to attract a particular audience or type of person, it's imperative that your website appear in relevant results to those people! SEO is one of the most important marketing activities you can invest in to generate meaningful, long-term traffic growth for your website.\",\"How does the SEO Marketing service process work?\":\"How does the SEO Marketing service process work?\",\"We make it easy! Once you purchase an SEO plan, your dedicated SEO Manager will introduce themselves and send you a questionnaire to help us learn about your business and goals. We then compile a comprehensive SEO strategy and review this with you 1-on-1 to ensure we focus SEO efforts in the areas where you can see the most growth. We spend a lot of time upfront optimizing your website software for SEO, and then continually implement tactics and new content informed by your SEO strategy. You receive a monthly report summarizing the work performed and the gains to your rankings and traffic, and we regularly review your strategy with you to ensure we are always maximizing your website's potential.\":\"We make it easy! Once you purchase an SEO plan, your dedicated SEO Manager will introduce themselves and send you a questionnaire to help us learn about your business and goals. We then compile a comprehensive SEO strategy and review this with you 1-on-1 to ensure we focus SEO efforts in the areas where you can see the most growth. We spend a lot of time upfront optimizing your website software for SEO, and then continually implement tactics and new content informed by your SEO strategy. You receive a monthly report summarizing the work performed and the gains to your rankings and traffic, and we regularly review your strategy with you to ensure we are always maximizing your website's potential.\",\"What is the minimum commitment for SEO Services?\":\"What is the minimum commitment for SEO Services?\",\"We require a 3-month commitment on all our SEO plans. Unlike paid advertising, SEO done properly takes time to see results, though the results last much longer. Also, doing SEO well also takes time and care. Unlike many digital marketing shops out there, we don't do shady optimizations that risk your website's reputation or credibility. SEO is an investment that doesn't show results overnight, but does deliver lasting organic traffic growth when done well.\":\"We require a 3-month commitment on all our SEO plans. Unlike paid advertising, SEO done properly takes time to see results, though the results last much longer. Also, doing SEO well also takes time and care. Unlike many digital marketing shops out there, we don't do shady optimizations that risk your website's reputation or credibility. SEO is an investment that doesn't show results overnight, but does deliver lasting organic traffic growth when done well.\",\"How big of ranking improvements will I see?\":\"How big of ranking improvements will I see?\",\"That depends! Some keywords are harder to rank for than others – it all depends on your competition. We can almost always guarantee that your website will get ranked on search terms that will drive meaningful traffic to your website. Your SEO Manager will conduct thorough research to identify keywords where you can make the most progress, and will provide timelines on when the ranking is estimated to be achieved.\":\"That depends! Some keywords are harder to rank for than others – it all depends on your competition. We can almost always guarantee that your website will get ranked on search terms that will drive meaningful traffic to your website. Your SEO Manager will conduct thorough research to identify keywords where you can make the most progress, and will provide timelines on when the ranking is estimated to be achieved.\",\"Why should I choose DreamHost to help me with my SEO?\":\"Why should I choose DreamHost to help me with my SEO?\",\"Our SEO team has years of industry experience. We seek long term partnerships with our clients who are truly committed to getting ranked and developing a content strategy. Now you can sit back and let us handle everything for you, freeing you to focus on your business.\":\"Our SEO team has years of industry experience. We seek long term partnerships with our clients who are truly committed to getting ranked and developing a content strategy. Now you can sit back and let us handle everything for you, freeing you to focus on your business.\",\"How do I measure my website's search engine ranking?\":\"How do I measure my website's search engine ranking?\",\"Every month you will receive a complete report on your website's SEO performance. This includes a summary of the activity performed, as well as data regarding your site's traffic and ranking improvements across target key words. This makes it easy for you to always keep tabs on how your website is performing in search engines and growing in traffic as a result!\":\"Every month you will receive a complete report on your website's SEO performance. This includes a summary of the activity performed, as well as data regarding your site's traffic and ranking improvements across target key words. This makes it easy for you to always keep tabs on how your website is performing in search engines and growing in traffic as a result!\",\"How does the web design process work?\":\"How does the web design process work?\",\"We make it effortless for you to get a professional, beautiful website. Once you purchase a web design plan, your dedicated project manager will introduce themselves and send you an initial questionnaire that helps us learn all about your website requirements and goals. We also collect any content and imagery that you want to include in the site. Our team then takes it from there! You get to review the designs and offer feedback. Once the designs are approved, our team converts them into code and handles all the backend implementation to launch your website on your preferred domain name. It couldn't be more simple.\":\"We make it effortless for you to get a professional, beautiful website. Once you purchase a web design plan, your dedicated project manager will introduce themselves and send you an initial questionnaire that helps us learn all about your website requirements and goals. We also collect any content and imagery that you want to include in the site. Our team then takes it from there! You get to review the designs and offer feedback. Once the designs are approved, our team converts them into code and handles all the backend implementation to launch your website on your preferred domain name. It couldn't be more simple.\",\"How long does a web design project take?\":\"How long does a web design project take?\",\"Most website projects are fully completed and launched within just 4 weeks! Larger or more complicated websites (such as big e-commerce stores with a lot of products) can sometimes take longer – your project manager will work directly with you to set timelines and launch goals. Rush projects are also possible, so if you're in a hurry to get your new website live ASAP, just let us know!\":\"Most website projects are fully completed and launched within just 4 weeks! Larger or more complicated websites (such as big e-commerce stores with a lot of products) can sometimes take longer – your project manager will work directly with you to set timelines and launch goals. Rush projects are also possible, so if you're in a hurry to get your new website live ASAP, just let us know!\",\"Can I give feedback on the website design?\":\"Can I give feedback on the website design?\",\"You bet! Our designers begin by creating a 100% unique, custom mockup based on your requirements. This is then sent directly to you to review and offer notes and feedback. Two rounds of revision are included in every web design plan, and our designers work with you closely to ensure your vision is realized.\":\"You bet! Our designers begin by creating a 100% unique, custom mockup based on your requirements. This is then sent directly to you to review and offer notes and feedback. Two rounds of revision are included in every web design plan, and our designers work with you closely to ensure your vision is realized.\",\"How do I update my website once the project is done?\":\"How do I update my website once the project is done?\",\"Once your website is designed and published, we make it easy to make changes going forward! You can simply log into your WordPress software and make edits on your own. We also offer ongoing plans for monthly updates and change requests – with these, you can simply reach out to us anytime and we'll make any changes for you.\":\"Once your website is designed and published, we make it easy to make changes going forward! You can simply log into your WordPress software and make edits on your own. We also offer ongoing plans for monthly updates and change requests – with these, you can simply reach out to us anytime and we'll make any changes for you.\",\"How long does a website optimization service take?\":\"How long does a website optimization service take?\",\"For most websites we can complete all the work required within just 5 business days (1 week). Larger or more complex sites, such as e-commerce stores or blogs with tons of content, can some times take a bit longer.\":\"For most websites we can complete all the work required within just 5 business days (1 week). Larger or more complex sites, such as e-commerce stores or blogs with tons of content, can some times take a bit longer.\",\"What kind of websites can you optimize?\":\"What kind of websites can you optimize?\",\"Any website! We tend to focus a lot on optimizing WordPress website performance because a lot of our customers love using WordPress. That said, we can apply various optimization techniques to improve your page speed even if you use different software.\":\"Any website! We tend to focus a lot on optimizing WordPress website performance because a lot of our customers love using WordPress. That said, we can apply various optimization techniques to improve your page speed even if you use different software.\",\"How fast will this optimization service make my site?\":\"How fast will this optimization service make my site?\",\"Because every website is different, it depends! We always benchmark performance at the start of the project, and then we compare the original page speed scores to those run after all the optimization work has been performed. Our goal is to see measurable gains and get your website as fast as possible with improvements to your software.\":\"Because every website is different, it depends! We always benchmark performance at the start of the project, and then we compare the original page speed scores to those run after all the optimization work has been performed. Our goal is to see measurable gains and get your website as fast as possible with improvements to your software.\",\"Do I need to upgrade my hosting?\":\"Do I need to upgrade my hosting?\",\"We recommend optimizing your website before upgrading to a more powerful server. Even with large, complex sites, there are usually lots of ways to improve your software to deliver better performance. That said, larger websites with lots of content and traffic will likely always be a bit slower than a smaller site. Once your software is optimized, our team can then better help you determine whether a more powerful server infrastructure (such VPS or Dedicated) might make sense.\":\"We recommend optimizing your website before upgrading to a more powerful server. Even with large, complex sites, there are usually lots of ways to improve your software to deliver better performance. That said, larger websites with lots of content and traffic will likely always be a bit slower than a smaller site. Once your software is optimized, our team can then better help you determine whether a more powerful server infrastructure (such VPS or Dedicated) might make sense.\",\"What happens if my site gets hacked?\":\"What happens if my site gets hacked?\",\"If any malicious code is detected on your website, we send you a notification right away so you are aware. If you have the PRO plan, we'll also dive right into your files to immediately investigate what is going on. Then we will either remove the bad code, or restore your website to a prior version from before the incursion occurred. In the case of more complicated sites or those with e-commerce data, etc... we'll reach out to coordinate the best way to get things back and restored to normal.\":\"If any malicious code is detected on your website, we send you a notification right away so you are aware. If you have the PRO plan, we'll also dive right into your files to immediately investigate what is going on. Then we will either remove the bad code, or restore your website to a prior version from before the incursion occurred. In the case of more complicated sites or those with e-commerce data, etc... we'll reach out to coordinate the best way to get things back and restored to normal.\",\"What happens if my site goes down?\":\"What happens if my site goes down?\",\"We instantly send you a notice so you can get to work getting things back up fast. With DreamCarePRO we'll investigate the downtime ourselves. If the problem was caused by a hack or server-side error, we'll get things back up. (Keep in mind, if you or a developer break something on the website, we can't fix those kinds of problems. However, our technical support team will work with you to identify the issue and solutions to bring it back online.\":\"We instantly send you a notice so you can get to work getting things back up fast. With DreamCarePRO we'll investigate the downtime ourselves. If the problem was caused by a hack or server-side error, we'll get things back up. (Keep in mind, if you or a developer break something on the website, we can't fix those kinds of problems. However, our technical support team will work with you to identify the issue and solutions to bring it back online.\",\"What if an update breaks something on my website?\":\"What if an update breaks something on my website?\",\"Updating website software (e.g., WordPress, Joomla) can affect functionality when 3rd-party plugins or integrations are not cross-compatible. We always check website functionality after every update to ensure there are no problems, and if we find an error we roll-back to the prior version of your site until we can work with you on what you'd like to do.\":\"Updating website software (e.g., WordPress, Joomla) can affect functionality when 3rd-party plugins or integrations are not cross-compatible. We always check website functionality after every update to ensure there are no problems, and if we find an error we roll-back to the prior version of your site until we can work with you on what you'd like to do.\",\"What if my site is somewhat large and complicated?\":\"What if my site is somewhat large and complicated?\",\"We'll help manage any website of any size! For more complex projects that may involve extra effort to maintain, we'll let you know and provide a free quote. 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