CMS HOSTING
CMS hosting,
fast and flexible
Fast, secure hosting for the content management systems you build with. Run WordPress, Drupal or Joomla on a platform tuned for speed, and move over for free.
99.9% uptimeCaching built inEnterprise securityFree migration tools
A fast, secure home for your CMS
A content management system makes your site easy to run, but it needs the right hosting behind it: fast PHP, caching, a tuned database and solid security. We give your CMS dedicated resources, layered caching and free SSL, with managed cloud hosting or a VPS you control. Whether you build with WordPress, Drupal or Joomla, your site stays fast and secure.
Why host your CMS with us
Everything a busy content site needs, set up for you.
Fast caching
Redis and full-page caching serve your pages from memory, so your site stays quick as traffic grows.
Modern PHP
PHP 8 with OPcache and JIT keeps your CMS responsive, with the version each one needs.
Secure by default
Free SSL, a web application firewall, malware scanning and DDoS protection keep your site safe.
Dedicated resources
Compute, memory and NVMe reserved for your site, on enterprise hardware.
Staging and testing
Test themes, modules and updates on a safe copy before they go live.
Managed or self-managed
Choose fully managed cloud hosting, or a VPS you control. We help you pick.
The tools your CMS needs
The performance and security features that keep a content site fast and trusted.
Redis cachingIn-memory caching for quicker pages and busier sites.
PHP 8 with OPcacheModern PHP with the version your CMS needs.
MySQL or PostgreSQLA tuned database for your content, with a choice on a VPS.
Free SSLCertificates that renew automatically, at no extra cost.
Free global CDNServe pages and media fast to visitors everywhere.
StagingTest changes safely before they reach your visitors.
SSH & CLICommand-line tools like WP-CLI and Drush.
Daily backupsAutomatic daily backups, ready to restore in a click.
Fast pages, happier visitors
A slow site loses visitors and rankings. Caching, modern PHP and NVMe storage keep your CMS quick, so your content loads fast and your visitors stay longer.
Grows with your site
As your audience grows, scale up in a click, with no migration and no downtime. Dedicated resources and caching keep your site fast, even when a post takes off.
Made for content sites
From a simple blog to a busy publication, our hosting keeps your CMS fast and secure.
Business sites
Fast, reliable hosting for corporate and marketing sites.
Publishers
Handle traffic peaks with caching, a CDN and dedicated resources.
Membership sites
Keep logged-in experiences fast with in-memory caching.
Multilingual sites
Run large, multi-language sites with room to spare.
Agencies and developers
Build and manage client sites with SSH, Git and staging.
Migrating sites
Move an existing CMS across with our free migration tools.
Pick your CMS
Each CMS has a page of its own with the details, plans and features. Choose where to start.
Everything your site needs, included
The essentials come as standard, whichever CMS you run.
Redis and full-page cachingPHP 8 with OPcache and JITMySQL, MariaDB or PostgreSQLFree SSL certificatesFree global CDNWeb application firewallMalware scanningTerabit-scale DDoS protectionDaily backupsStaging environmentsSSH and command-line toolsDedicated resourcesUnlimited business emailFree migration toolsNo lock-in, cancel any time
Moving your site to us?Move it across with our built-in migration tools at no cost, or let our team handle the whole move for you as a quoted service. Tell us about your site and we will recommend the best way to migrate.
Give your CMS a fast, secure home
Pick your CMS, or tell us about your site and we will recommend the right hosting.
See recommended plans Talk to usCommon questions about our CMS hosting, answered.
CMS hosting FAQs
Which content management systems do you support?
We host WordPress as a fully managed offering on our Managed Cloud, and Drupal or Joomla on a VPS you control. Any other PHP-based CMS runs well on a VPS too. Each has its own page with the details. Is caching included?
Yes. On Managed Cloud you can switch on Redis caching for WordPress, and on a VPS you can install the caching stack your CMS needs. Which PHP and database versions do you support?
We provide modern, supported PHP 8 with OPcache, and MariaDB and MySQL, with PostgreSQL available on a VPS. You can pick the version your CMS needs. Can you migrate my existing site?
Yes. You can move it yourself with our built-in migration tools at no cost, or we can handle the whole move for you as a quoted service. Which CMS should I choose?
WordPress suits most sites and is the easiest to manage, Drupal suits complex or highly customised sites, and Joomla suits business and community sites. If you are unsure, get in touch and we will help. Can my site handle a traffic spike?
Yes. Caching, a free CDN and dedicated resources keep your site fast during peaks, and you can scale up in a click when you need more headroom. How much does CMS hosting cost?
Managed Cloud starts at £9.95 a month and our VPS range from £9.49 a month. See each CMS page for the recommended plans. How can I pay?
We accept debit and credit cards for everyone. Business customers can also pay by Direct Debit or bank transfer.