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Cloudways and WP Engine both sell managed WordPress hosting, but they make very different tradeoffs. Here is how I think about pricing, resource limits, backups, security, performance, Safe Updates, support, and which one I would choose for real client sites.
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Self-hosting business email with Cloudron gives you full control over your inbox without Gmail or Microsoft fees. This guide walks through DNS setup, mailbox creation, and spam filtering step by step. Covers costs, risks, and whether self-hosted email is right for your business.
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Set up NextCloud on Hetzner for private cloud storage at just $5 per month. This guide walks through installation, file sync, and app setup step by step. Covers security, mobile access, and whether self-hosted cloud storage beats Google Drive and Dropbox on cost.
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Writebook is a free self-hosted publishing platform from 37signals for creating books and docs online. This review tests the editor, reader experience, and hosting setup. Covers design quality, limits, and whether free publishing from the Basecamp team is worth trying.
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A step-by-step checklist for migrating any WordPress site to Cloudways with zero downtime. Covers backup, DNS, SSL, email, and post-migration testing. Built from real agency experience moving dozens of sites to managed cloud hosting without losing data or rankings.
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Cloudways bundles enterprise-grade WordPress security with Cloudflare integration, SSL, malware scanning, and firewall rules. This guide covers the full security stack available on managed hosting. Practical tips for hardening your site without extra security plugins.
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Simply Static converts your WordPress site into a fast static HTML version while keeping the CMS backend. This review tests generation speed, link handling, and deployment options. Covers real performance gains and whether static WordPress works for your site type.
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A practical guide to running a WordPress agency on Cloudways with team management, billing, and multi-site tools. Covers client server setup, staging, and collaboration features. Built from real agency experience managing dozens of client sites on managed cloud hosting.
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Cloudways Autonomous brings Kubernetes-powered horizontal scaling to WordPress and WooCommerce hosting. This review tests auto-scaling, performance under traffic spikes, and pricing. Covers real use for high-traffic stores and whether managed Kubernetes hosting is worth the cost.
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xCloud is a WordPress hosting panel from WP Manage Ninja that lets you deploy sites on your own cloud servers. This review tests server setup, site management, and performance. Covers first impressions and whether it can compete with RunCloud and SpinupWP.
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Ten ways Ghost beats WordPress for content publishing, from speed and simplicity to built-in SEO and newsletters. Covers the pros of a focused CMS over a plugin-heavy platform. An honest comparison to help you decide which publishing system fits your workflow better.
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A complete guide to setting up a WordPress website with Elementor for beginners. Covers hosting, theme setup, page building, and essential plugins step by step. Everything you need to launch your first professional site without any coding or design experience.
