10 Great WordPress Hosting Options for Kids Websites
Your kids’ teacher may have given you some homework to do this evening. Instead of giving your student teacher a hard time, why not do as she said and get the kids to make a website for their class? It’s easy enough and will keep them busy for hours on end.
What would they like to learn? Are they learning English as a second language? Does their class want them to learn about climate change? Do they need an interactive whiteboard for education purposes?
Here, we’re going to run down the various options available to you when it comes to hosting a WordPress site for kids. Whether you have a personal website you’d like to keep private or you’re setting up a class web space for your kiddos, this article will help you find the best possible web host for your needs.
Bluehost
This is the most popular option among webmasters because it’s so easy to use. All you have to do is register for a free account, visit the control panel, and click on the Hosting Plans option to see all the different hosting options available to you. You’ll see a chart showing you the different hosting plans along with the pricing. Just below that, you’ll see a small snippet of copy describing each plan.
As soon as you make this decision, you’ll want to purchase a hosting plan that supports the type of content you want to host on your site (i.e., does not require you to upgrade to a higher plan). For example, if you’re teaching your kids how to code and your class blog posts involve a lot of code, you might want to look for a hosting plan that supports PHP scripting. In the case of a general interest blog, you can go with the Basic plan which is completely free.
Dreamhost
Dreamhost is another popular name in the web hosting world because they offer a reliable service with a 24-hour support team available via phone or live chat. They also offer a money-back guarantee if you meet the right conditions. While this host is reliable, it’s a little more expensive than the Bluehost option. However, if you have a small budget, this is the best option you can choose.
One of the nice things about Dreamhost is that you can install WordPress to launch your site instantly. You don’t need to worry about setting up a different e-mail address or domain name because WordPress will handle all of that for you. You can also use their one-click installer to get WordPress up and running in no time.
Hoster
Hoster is a free, open-source solution similar to WordPress in that it’s a content management system (CMS) that allows you to build a website without the need for programming knowledge. One of the important features of Hoster is that you don’t have to register for an account before you can use it. Simply browse to the website, click on the blue icon to continue to the login page, and you’ll be on your way. At the top of the login page, you’ll see links to the documentation, FAQ, and support forums.
Like WordPress, Hoster is a great option for beginners when it comes to setting up a website. Because it’s open source, you’ll find a community of people who are willing to help you get started. Should you ever need additional support, you can always search the forums for your specific question.
Kinsta
Kinsta is another great option for those who want to use WordPress to build a website. Like Dreamhost and Hoster, you don’t need to register for an account to use their service. Simply go to their website, click on the Get Started button, and you’ll be on your way to building a website.
The best thing about Kinsta is that they offer a one-week free trial. Once you’re authenticated, you can access your dashboard which is where all the tools you need to maintain your site are located. From there, you can scale your site up or down depending on how many visitors you have.
Media Temple
Media Temple is a reliable option when it comes to web hosting. Similar to Bluehost and Hoster, your site will be built on the WordPress platform and you won’t have to worry about upgrading fees or PHP requirements because all of that is taken care of by Media Temple. Like Bluehost and Hoster, you don’t need to register for an account to use their service. Simply go to their website, click on the Get Started button, and you’ll be on your way to creating your own WordPress-based website in no time.
The best part about this host is that they offer a one-month free trial. You’ll see this host listed on many top 10 lists because it is so reliable. Plus, the pricing is very affordable. For example, their basic plan starts at just $2.95 per month.
Nanoweb
Nanoweb is, in many ways, the WordPress equivalent to Hoster. However, instead of hosting your site on their own servers, they employ a “global hosting” model which means your site will be stored on servers located somewhere abroad. The best part about building sites with Nanoweb is that they offer a one-week free trial. After that, you have to choose either their basic plan (with all the necessary plugins) or their premium plan (without all the extras). You can’t really go wrong with either option. As with Hoster and Media Temple, you don’t need to register for an account to use their service. Simply go to their website, click on the Get Started button, and you’ll be on your way to creating your own WordPress-based website.
One of the things I love about Nanoweb is that they use a feature called Let’s Encrypt which automatically provides all the security certificates you need to keep your site safe. As more and more hosts begin to offer this feature, I think it’s going to become extremely popular. Not only does it take the stress out of getting those annoying certificate warnings while browsing the web, but it also saves you the trouble of having to renew them frequently.
Pagadian Website
This company’s slogan is “Create Your Own Hero’s Journey,” and it’s an excellent choice for those who want to create their own mythology or brand lore around their products or services. While this company doesn’t host the websites they create for clients, they do provide a self-hosted option for those who want to do their own thing. Should you decide this is the best option for you, you’ll need to purchase credits from Pagadian to use their service. You can’t really go wrong with this host. It’s incredibly affordable and very easy to use. Plus, they support WordPress out of the box without the need for specific plugins.
One of the great things about Pagadian is that they also provide a free domain name registrar service. This means you can use any.com,.net, or.org domain you want for your site and they’ll give you a free domain name upon signing up. I highly recommend this host if you’re looking for a one-stop shop for all your web hosting needs.
One drawback I noticed is that while their service is reliable and easy to use, the support available via email is not that great. Unless you have a specific question about their service, they aren’t that helpful via email. So, if you run into any problems, you’ll either need to wait until tomorrow to get your question answered or look for other options.
Siteground
Siteground is another popular choice among webmasters because of their money-back guarantee. If you decide this is the best option for you, all you have to do is drop them an email (with your order number as the subject line) and they’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked. This is a risk-free option and, as long as you stay within the terms of their service, you can’t lose.
Siteground also offers a one-week free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee as well. Similar to Hoster and Media Temple, you don’t need to register for an account to use their service. Simply go to their website, click on the Get Started button, and you’ll be on your way to creating your own WordPress-based website.
The best part about Siteground is that they also provide a free SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt. This is an important security measure because it makes your site difficult to hack. It also raises your site’s profile in search results because most websites now use SSL encryption. Lastly, it adds an extra layer of protection against shoulder surfers (aka, people watching your laptop screen while you’re using it).