Managed WordPress hosting
What is WordPress hosting?
$20 /month
Billed as $240 a year. Or $30 month to month, cancel anytime.
Dishaw.co builds websites on WordPress, and we host them too. For that price you get more than a place to keep your site:
- You can reach Thomas personally by phone: (785) 307-4992
- He answers your questions
- He handles small updates and changes things out for you
- He takes care of you the way the big hosts won’t
New to all this? Here is what hosting means, in a few simple steps.
Think of your website like a house
The house
Your website is the house: the pages, the photos, the words, the contact form.
The address
Your domain name (like yourbusiness.com) is the street address. It tells people how to find the house.
The land
Hosting is the land the house sits on. You rent space on a computer that stays on day and night, so your site is always open when someone types in your address.
Without hosting, you would have an address with nothing built on it. People would type it in and see an error page.
WordPress is the tool your website is built with. Managed WordPress hosting is land set up just for WordPress sites, where someone else handles the upkeep for you.
What good hosting takes care of
Keeping the lights on
Your site stays online, and someone keeps an eye on it if it goes down.
Locks on the doors
Security, like the padlock (SSL) in the browser bar and scans for harmful software.
A spare key
Backups, so if something breaks, your site can be put back the way it was.
Upkeep
Websites need regular updates, like a house needs a new roof now and then. Skipping them is how sites get broken into.
Your mailbox
An email address that matches your site, like you@yourbusiness.com.
Someone to call
A person who answers when you have a question or need a change.
What managed WordPress hosting costs elsewhere
These are the one-site managed WordPress plans from well-known hosts. Many show a low first price that goes up when the plan renews.
| Company and plan | First price | Renews at | Who does the work |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoDaddy, Managed Hosting for WordPress Basic | $6.99/mo (1-year term) | $14.99/mo | They run the server; you look after the site |
| Bluehost, Managed WordPress Starter | $3.99/mo (3-year term) | $9.99/mo | They run the server; you look after the site |
| Hostinger, Managed WordPress Premium | $2.49/mo (4-year term, paid up front) | $10.99/mo | They run the server; you look after the site |
| SiteGround, GrowBig | $4.99/mo (1 year, paid up front) | $29.99/mo | They run the server; you look after the site |
| WP Engine, Essential | $28/mo (paid yearly, $336) | Same plan price | They run the server; you look after the site |
| Kinsta, Single 20GB | First month free, then $35/mo, or $30/mo paid yearly ($350) | Same plan price | They run the server; you look after the site |
| Dishaw.co, Managed WordPress Hosting & Care | $20/mo billed yearly ($240), or $30 month to month | Same price, cancel anytime | Done for you |
Prices as of November 2026, in US dollars, from each company’s own pricing page. Prices change often and taxes are extra. Long terms are usually paid up front. Site builders like Squarespace and Wix are not WordPress, so they are not listed.
What you actually get
Being straight with you: at $20/mo billed yearly, Dishaw.co costs more than the cheapest intro deals, but less than WP Engine and Kinsta, and less than SiteGround after it renews. The difference is who does the work. The big hosts look after the server; you still look after your site. With Dishaw.co, the care is included.
| What’s included | Dishaw.co Managed WordPress Hosting & Care | Typical managed WordPress plan |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping your site online | Yes, fast managed cPanel hosting | Yes |
| Security padlock (SSL) | Free | Free |
| Backups | Free, sent to your email or a Google Drive folder | Automatic on the host; you restore them yourself |
| WordPress, theme and plugin updates | Handled for you | Some automatic; the rest is up to you |
| Uptime monitoring and malware scans | Included | Varies by plan |
| Small monthly edits (text or photo changes) | Included | Not included; you make changes yourself |
| Custom email address | Free | Often free for the first year only, or a paid add-on |
| Spam protection and a working contact form | Included | You set it up |
| Phone | Call Thomas directly at (785) 307-4992 | Usually a support line, chat or ticket queue; phone may depend on the plan |
| Support | Replies within one business day, from the person who built your site | 24/7 chat or phone with a general support team |
| Domain name | Registered in your name at cost | Often free for year one, then regular price |
| If you leave | Take your site elsewhere at no charge. We hand over a backup. | Depends on the company |
Typical managed plan column summarizes the plans above as of November 2026; features vary by company and plan.
Dishaw.co Managed WordPress Hosting & Care
Every Dishaw.co website package includes the first month of Hosting & Care. See web design packages.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What is WordPress hosting?
WordPress is the tool your website is built with. Hosting is the space your website lives on: a computer that stays on day and night so your site is open whenever someone types in your address. Your domain name is the address; hosting is the land the house sits on.
Do I need hosting and a domain?
Yes. The domain is your address and hosting keeps the site online. If you do not have a domain yet, Dishaw.co registers one in your name at cost.
How much is Dishaw.co managed WordPress hosting?
Managed WordPress Hosting & Care is $20/month, billed as $240/year, or $30 month to month (cancel anytime). Every website package includes the first month.
What is included in Hosting & Care?
Free custom email address, free SSL, free backups sent to your email or a Google Drive folder, WordPress, theme and plugin updates handled for you, uptime monitoring and malware scans, small monthly edits (text or photo changes), support replies within one business day, spam protection and a working contact form, and fast managed cPanel hosting.
How is it different from GoDaddy or Bluehost?
Their managed WordPress plans look after the server, and you still look after your site. With Dishaw.co you can reach Thomas personally by phone, he answers your questions and handles small updates for you. Hosting & Care includes the upkeep: updates, backups, monitoring and small edits are done for you.
What happens if I stop hosting?
You can take your site elsewhere at no charge. We hand over a backup.