The best managed hosting for busy creatives

FAQ for agencies and freelancers

As many of the answers as we could compile!

What does managed hosting mean?

As a managed hosting platform for WordPress, Flywheel is going to take care of a bunch of the technical nitty-gritty stuff, so you can get back to doing what you love and growing your business.

Here are the main benefits of a true managed hosting platform for WordPress like Flywheel:

Managed caching and performance: We handle caching for you at the server level, using super fast servers to begin with, and even work individually with our customers to further optimize their sites for the best performance. No plugins needed!

Managed security: We proactively scan and block malware and hacking attempts. We do all of this at the server level, without the need for any plugins or configuration on the part of the customer. And in the unlikely event that your site is hacked, we’ll fix it for you, free of charge.

Managed software updates: We’ll work with you to make sure your site is always running the latest and greatest WordPress software.

Expert support: Our team of experts in WordPress go above and beyond what nearly any other managed hosting company will help out with. From “hey, I need help, I have a serious problem!“, to “can you recommend a plugin for XYZ,” we’re here to help.

Those are the core pieces of what it means to be a true managed hosting provider. If you have any questions, let us know!

How is Flywheel different from other managed hosting companies?

There are a number of things that make Flywheel stand out from other companies in the WordPress space. Here’s a nice, long list:

We ONLY host sites on WordPress. We specialize in WordPress and it’s all we do, day in and day out. Our servers are tuned for WordPress, our support team is staffed with experts in WordPress, and our resources are all WordPress-oriented.

Free migrations, free SSL, free demo sites, free malware cleanup. Your Flywheel plan comes with a bunch of brilliant perks for the low, low price of zero cents.

Our plans start at just $13. Most managed hosts for WordPress start at much more than that!

We have a TON of workflow tools for agencies, designers, and developers. Flywheel is so much more than a hosting company. From billing transfer to collaboration tools, we have a suite of fantastic features that are designed to make your clients happier and your life easier.

Dedicated resources. You aren’t sharing your server space with anyone else, leading to better performance and security.

99.9% uptime. It really, truly can’t get much better than that!

Support. Our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via live chat. They’re all experts in the industry, so they can help with everything from an odd error to a recommendation for a plugin.

A custom control panel. Instead of relying on clunky cPanel, we built our own beautiful, intuitive dashboard.

Need more? Check out our reviews section for a few extra reasons why agencies and creatives have chosen to host with us!

Will Flywheel help me move my site(s) built on WordPress?

Absolutely!

We know how painful it can be to move a site built on WordPress from one server to another, and that’s why we help our customers move their sites – FOR FREE. Whether you’re moving 1 or 100 sites, our migration team will move your site(s) as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Check out our migrations page for more details or simply fill out our secure migration request form with some details about your previous hosting account, and we’ll get your site transferred and set up as a demo site under your account. You can then review it to see how everything performs, and make sure everything is in place!

Will my site be faster on Flywheel?

Yes, most likely! We’ve spent years architecting the Flywheel Cloud Platform to be the speediest option available for sites built on WordPress. In fact, we’re more than happy to move a copy of your site to Flywheel so you can compare it with your current host! If you’re thrilled with the performance, then we can help you choose a plan. :)

Oh, and did we mention that your site on Flywheel comes with much, much more than just great speed? Check out our pricing page for everything included with your plan!