Bluehost is a hosting provider known for its tight WordPress integration and one-click installs. It is a sound choice for an association launching its first WordPress site or a social enterprise building a WooCommerce store, with a large support community that helps without a tech expert.
Key features
- One-click WordPress: with a dashboard built around it.
- Free first-year domain: on most plans.
- Free SSL: and basic security on every tier.
- WooCommerce plans: for stores.
- Large docs and community: for troubleshooting.
Pricing
Shared hosting starts around $2 to $3 a month on a promotional multi-year term, then renews around $9 to $13 a month. WooCommerce plans and higher tiers cost more. Check the renewal price before a long commitment and budget for it in your grant.
Prices change over time. Figures above are based on Bluehost own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Easy setup for a non-technical team | Renewal is much higher than the intro price |
| Free domain lowers launch cost | Shared hosting slows as traffic grows |
| Large support community | Add-ons are upsold at checkout |
Bluehost vs Hostinger
Hostinger, also covered on elathar, is usually cheaper at renewal. Bluehost fits if you want tight WordPress integration and a large support community.
Who Bluehost is for
Associations and social enterprises launching a WordPress site or store without a tech team.
Who should skip it
Skip it if renewal pricing strains your budget, or if you expect heavy traffic that needs managed hosting.
How to get started
Pick the basic plan, check the renewal price at checkout, remove unneeded add-ons, then install WordPress in one click.
FAQ
Is the domain always free?
No, only for the first year on most plans.
Does it suit a store?
Yes, there are WooCommerce plans.
Disclosure: elathar may earn a commission if you sign up for Bluehost through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.
