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How to start a WordPress website with Xexea hosting

Already know WordPress? Put your website on a safe, fast server with Xexea. Our team sets up the server for you, and you build your site the way you like.

By , Director at Anselerate. Updated

What you get

  • Hosting for one WordPress website for $15 a month or $150 a year
  • PHP and a database ready for WordPress
  • Server security and server updates done by our team
  • A free SSL padlock, so your site opens with https
  • Business email on your domain as an add on

What you look after

WordPress hosting is server support only. Like with any other hosting company, you look after everything inside WordPress:

  • WordPress updates, your theme and your plugins
  • Your pages, posts, pictures and users
  • Backups of your website content

Want us to do it all? Our other plans, from the free single page to the Business Package, come with full support and guidance 24/7. See pricing.

Five steps to go live

  1. Pick the WordPress hosting plan

    Choose WordPress hosting on our pricing page and order it in the console.

  2. Send your KYC and billing details

    We check who you are and set up your bill. This keeps our servers safe for every customer.

  3. Open a support ticket

    Tell us your domain and if this is a new website or a site you want to move to us.

  4. We set up your server

    Our team sets up the server, PHP, the database and the SSL padlock, and connects your domain. You get the details by email or call.

  5. Install WordPress and build your site

    Install WordPress, or copy your old site across. Then pick a theme, add your pages and publish.

Moving an old WordPress site

Make a copy of your website files and your database at your old host. When your Xexea server is ready, upload the files, load the database and update the database details in your WordPress settings file. Then point your domain to us and check every page.

Tips to keep WordPress safe and fast

  • Use a strong password and turn on two step login for every admin
  • Keep WordPress, your theme and your plugins up to date
  • Use a few trusted plugins and delete the ones you do not use
  • Make pictures small before you upload them
  • Add an SEO plugin and write a clear title and description for each page
  • Collect messages and orders with Ansel Forms

Not sure WordPress is right for you? Read website builder or custom website, or see how to start a Joomla website.

WordPress hosting questions

How much is WordPress hosting?

WordPress hosting costs $15 a month or $150 a year. Business email is an add on. See our pricing.

What support do I get?

We look after the server, security, PHP and the database. WordPress itself, your theme, plugins and content are yours to look after, like with any other hosting company.

Can I move my old WordPress site?

Yes. Tell us in your support ticket. We set up the server and send you the details, then you copy your files and database across.

Is there a one click installer?

No. Our team sets up every server by hand and sends you the details by email or call. This keeps each website separate and safe.