WP Engine and Pressable are both managed WordPress-only hosts owned by Automattic (the company behind WordPress.com). If you’ve encountered both and aren’t sure which to choose, here’s the honest breakdown. The Ownership Context Pressable was acquired by Automattic in 2014. WP Engine is an independent company (though it acquired Flywheel, which also has Automattic connections…
A staging site is one of the most valuable tools a WordPress site owner can have. It lets you test changes — plugin updates, theme changes, new features, code edits — in an isolated environment before pushing them to your live site. WP Engine makes this straightforward with one-click staging included on every plan. Here’s…
Site speed is a Google ranking factor. That’s not speculation — Google confirmed it in 2010 for desktop and in 2018 for mobile. Since then, with the introduction of Core Web Vitals as a ranking signal in 2021, the relationship between hosting speed and search rankings has become even more direct. Here’s what you need…
If you’ve been researching managed WordPress hosting, you may have come across both WP Engine and Flywheel and wondered whether they’re actually the same company. The answer is yes — WP Engine acquired Flywheel in 2019. But they’ve kept both brands running for different audiences. Here’s what that means for you. The History Flywheel launched…
One of the most confusing decisions for people new to WordPress is understanding the difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. They share a name and a logo but they’re fundamentally different products. Here’s the plain-language explanation. WordPress.org — The Real WordPress WordPress.org is the home of the open-source WordPress software. You download the software for free,…
If you’ve looked at WP Engine’s feature list, you’ve probably seen EverCache® mentioned prominently. It’s one of WP Engine’s most cited differentiators. But what is it actually, and why does it matter for your WordPress site? What Is Caching? Before explaining EverCache, a quick baseline on caching. When someone visits your WordPress site, your server…
WP Engine and Kinsta are the two most frequently compared managed WordPress hosts. Both are premium, both are WordPress-only, and both have strong reputations. Here’s what actually separates them. The Short Version Both are excellent managed WordPress hosts. WP Engine has a larger customer base, more established enterprise track record, and its own proprietary caching…
Moving from GoDaddy to WP Engine is one of the most common hosting migrations people make when they’re ready to take their WordPress site seriously. The good news: WP Engine includes a free automated migration plugin that handles the heavy lifting. Here’s exactly how it works. Before You Start: What You’ll Need Your active GoDaddy…
“Is WP Engine worth it for small businesses?” is one of the most common questions people ask when researching managed WordPress hosting. The honest answer depends on what your website does for your business. Here’s a clear-eyed look at the value equation. What “Worth It” Actually Means Worth it compared to what? If the comparison…
WP Engine offers four core managed WordPress hosting plans: Startup, Professional, Growth, and Scale. They all run on the same world-class infrastructure, but they differ in capacity, support access, and a few key features. Here’s how to figure out which one is right for you. What All Four Plans Share Before getting into differences, every…