Shared hosting describes how a server’s resources are allocated. WordPress hosting describes the software the plan supports, so a plan can be both. Check which maintenance tasks the provider covers before paying for a managed plan.
| What to check | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Renewal price | What will I pay after the initial term? |
| Backups | How often are backups taken, and how do I restore one? |
| Updates | Who updates WordPress, plugins and themes? |
| Staging | Can I test changes on a separate copy of my site? |
For a site you already run, list the features you use and check each against the new plan before migrating.