Best WordPress hosting in the EU or beyond

Introduction to the best WordPress hosting

We have years of experience in finding reliable, fast and safe hosting for WordPress. This is crucial for our own needs, but also for the companies and organizations with which we collaborate. This article is especially for small to medium-sized companies that are looking for reliable, fast and affordable WordPress hosting.

Market share

Mijn.host is a medium-sized hosting company. Large enough to be able to purchase the right equipment and to have knowledge; Not too big to be able to provide real service. We have been working with them for several years now, and are still very satisfied.

First impression

Working with Mijn.Host is a smooth experience. If you have been working with WordPress hosting for a while, then you also know that not everything goes the way you want it to go; Before you know it you have done something that allows everything through the what … Even then the experience with them is always flexible and they solve everything quickly.

Developer

Mijn.Host is one of the most popular and best rated hosting companies on Webhosters.nl with an almost perfect score after more than 200 reviews. As far as we are concerned, definitely recommended if you are looking for a professional, clear web hoster with competitive prices.

In 2016, mijn.host was founded with a vision: that web hosting can be easier, cheaper, and faster than the current hosting providers. As far as we are concerned, they succeeded. They use the latest techniques to be able to offer the customer the best experience. This vision has paid off, meanwhile they have been rated as the best web host and on many assessment websites they are rated very high, on average with a 4.9 / 5.0.

Costs

Finally, there is of course the price aspect. We are not only talking about “expensive or cheap”, but about the price/quality ratio. We do not look at the ‘first year offer’, which is extremely competitive almost everywhere. Furthermore, we are not bargain hunters, but we do want to buy responsibly. So we really look at the long -term price of the (WordPress) hosting.

Example

The company mentioned in this article, offers WordPress hosting from €50 to €180 per year. In addition, you can also purchase a Dutch or EU domain for around €5,- per year.

Functionality

Data and location
Each website collects user data. Whether it is via cookies, forms or other resources, visitor information will accumulate over time. It is crucial for the owner of the website to properly manage this data. Websites hosted in the US, Russia, China and similar places may not comply with the same standards of responsibility. This does not necessarily mean that companies in those countries incorrectly handle data; It is only true that the European privacy laws there are not applicable, which leads to uncertainty, so that you cannot guarantee the privacy of the visitor.

We strongly recommend that you host the WordPress website in Europe, ideally in the Netherlands. This ensures that the physical distance between your hosting and your customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and other neighboring countries is minimized, resulting in a faster website experience. The hosting service that we propose stores all data in the Netherlands.

Service / support
Good, solid website hosting is more than the technical side. The knowledge and availability of the technical team of a hosting company is just as important. In fact; Without that underlying service, the great technical specifications are sometimes useless.

Accessibility of support

The customer service team must be available. This can include chat support, ticket creation, e-mail support and telephone assistance. Although telephone support is not always feasible nowadays, it is highly advisable to have the option to make a ticket and send an e-mail.

Help with moving your WordPress website

Moving a website is not difficult. If you know how to do it and if you don’t find abnormal situations. It is nice if the hosting company can help you move your website. That help can consist of an automated system where you enter some data and the move is ready after an hour, but it can also be a real service where the relocation of the entire website is provided. In the latter case, they usually also move your mailboxes so that you do not lose your e-mails.

Details

The number of available cores

The number of available cores is important. Every “core” is a piece of the server’s processor and is necessary to perform certain tasks in the background, so that visitors to the website can view the pages correctly and quickly. On the one hand, “the more cores, the better” is because having multiple cores at your disposal means that multiple tasks can be performed at the same time. For example, for several simultaneous visits to the website but, having more cores is not always the most essential factor. Multiple cores of an extremely slow processor will still be slow. Multiple cores of a faster processor, but with insufficient ram (random access memory) will also not result in a fast website.

RAM memory
That is the ram, the amount of memory where the calculations take place. Some hosting companies offer 500 MB, others 1 GB, and it rises to 6 or 8 GB with more exclusive hosting contracts.

Cache
The type of cache technology that is used also plays an important role. For those who are new with WordPress, cache refers to the storage of often requested code (such as web pages) in super -fast memory, so that the server can quickly display it to visitors. This contrasts with the traditional process where information is requested, a rendering (display) is generated and then sent to the visitor’s browser. The time difference, when a visitor requests a page in his browser, is considerable. A page that must be picked up can be ten times slower than a page that is collected directly from the cache.

Litespeed
As a developer or website owner there are different ways to implement caching. Many opt for a plug-in to process this. We prefer the LiteSpeed ​​system. This method of caching is implemented at the server level, so as a developer or website owner you cannot simply add it afterwards. Litsespeed offers a sensational gear for your website.

Storage

Finally, we mention the quantity and type of storage memory. Storage memory, sometimes also known as website, storage, or website room, plays a crucial role in determining how much information your website can contain, from pages to images and more. Although 1 GB is considered a minimum amount, it is better to strive for 3 to 5 GB. Simply put, 1 GB is equal to 1000 MB.

Type of memory
There are 3 types of storage memory: hard disk, SSD and NVMe. A hard disk is a storage medium that moves physically and is the slowest option. It is not ideal; WordPress recommends a quick hard drive. SSD storage is considerably faster. SSD stands for Solid State Drive, which means that it has no moving parts, which ensures faster access to data. An even faster storage option is NVMe, an optimized version of SSD that can be 50% to 100% faster. We recommend that you choose at least SSD and ideally for NVMe storage.

Support

Support is excellent. I have only needed them a few times, but the response is fast enough and to date the employees also know what they are talking about (that is really not the case with every hosting).

Positive

They have found a nice balance between service, speed, reliability, and pricing. We don’t know whether they can handle a hosting for millions of visitors a day because we don’t have the opportunity to test that. But we do know that a busy website continues to work smoothly. It is a enjoyable company with a good team of employees.

Negative

Until now, we have not been able to find any negative aspects. Maybe you sometimes have to ask questions once because the answer to a question is ‘too technical’ for a ‘normal’ person, to that is actually logical, if you communicate with a technical support team.

Conclusion

We consistently evaluate the best available hosting options, with a specific focus on WordPress hosting. It is essential for us to give a good example, so if we propose a hosting provider, you can count on us to use it ourselves. In addition, we consider a unique factor that many people overlook: the long-term compatibility. We strive to ensure that we can rely on a hosting service for at least a few years.