WordPress For Beginners
Build your first site –
no muss, no fuss
New to the wonders of WordPress? It’s not as scary as everyone makes out – we promise! Get set up fast with step-by-step guidance, no-code editing, 24/7 support, and a free domain.
Start from only 49p

What makes our WordPress Hosting so good for newbies?
AI-powered setup
Our Setup Assistant will get you up and running in minutes. Just answer a few simple questions and we’ll build you an incredible bespoke site in no time.
On-screen guidance
Get a helping hand and become a WordPress master with step-by-step, on-screen guidance from our Journey tools.
Tailored setup
Customise your website and reach the top of the search engine results page with bespoke WordPress plugins from our Marketplace.
24/7 support
Trouble setting up your site? Have a technical question? You’ll never be left in the lurch – our experts are just a phone call away!

As easy as ABC…
Turn your idea into reality in just a few clicks with our easy-to-use WordPress setup wizard.
Choose your package
Get started by selecting the most suitable WordPress Hosting package for you.
Set up your site
Tell us the kind of site you want to build and we’ll pre-install everything you need.
Customise your site
Personalise your theme, set up your plugins, add content, and upload photos to wow visitors.
Go live
Show off your brand-new website, get visitors, generate leads, and grow your brand.
Choose your WordPress Hosting plan
Don’t have any experience? Don’t worry. Our packages include everything you need to get up and running quickly and easily!
Each of our WordPress packages includes:
Launch
Optimised with everything you need to run a small site or blog
First 6 months
£1/month
then
£6
per month
then 5 months for £1 per month x Save £1 and enjoy a 1-month free trial with our referral scheme, followed by 5 months at £1 per month. Subsequent months will be charged at our standard price of £6 per month.
Continue- 1 WordPress site
- 10GB NVMe storage
- 2GB database Get a MariaDB database set up for you, giving you 10% faster performance.
- AI website creation Quickly generate a customisable WordPress site by answering a few questions.
- 1 email address Get a 2GB mailbox with your site and easily manage it alongside everything else in your Fasthosts Control Panel.
- Free domain Get a domain name free for 1 year. Applies to .com, .uk, .co.uk, and .online.
- Free lifetime SSL Get a free SSL certificate that shows visitors you’re keeping their data safe on each of your sites.
- Site Analytics Built in Site Analytics allow you to monitor your site performance at a glance.
- Easy-to-use, no-code editing
- SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access
- Automated backups Restore and recover all of your webspace data if the worst happens. Get automatic updates and backups so you never have to worry about disaster.
- FREE migration Our experts can help you migrate your site to us from your current provider for FREE, including any associated database files – no plugins required.
Business
Enhanced for larger sites or shops, with AI content features
First 6 months
49p/month
then
£11
per month
per month then 5 months for 49p per month x Save 49p and enjoy a 1-month free trial with our referral scheme, followed by 5 months at 49p per month. Subsequent months will be charged at our standard price of £11 per month.
Continue- 1 WordPress site
- 25GB NVMe storage
- 2GB database Get a MariaDB database set up for you, giving you 10% faster performance.
- AI website & content creation Quickly generate a customisable WordPress site by answering a few questions. Plus, generate and design content, images, sections or even full pages with simple prompts.
- 3x email addresses Get 3x 2GB mailboxes with your site and easily manage it alongside everything else in your Fasthosts Control Panel.
- Free domain Get a domain name free for 1 year. Applies to .com, .uk, .co.uk, and .online.
- Free lifetime SSL Get a free SSL certificate that shows visitors you’re keeping their data safe on each of your sites.
- Site Analytics Built in Site Analytics allow you to monitor your site performance at a glance.
- Enhanced out-of-the-box performance More server resources, always guaranteed – perfect for large and growing websites.
- SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access
-
HTTP/2, gzip and PHP OPcache
HTTP/2 is an upgraded version of HTTP that makes your applications run faster and more efficiently.
And with gzip compression and OPcache caching system your data will be compressed and PHP will be precompiled so that when users visit your site, it loads quicker for them, reducing bounce rate. - Vulnerability scanning & DDoS protection Get automatic vulnerability checks for your site, plugins and themes, powered by WP Scan's leading database. Plus DDoS protection.
- Automated backups Restore and recover all of your webspace data if the worst happens. Get automatic updates and backups so you never have to worry about disaster.
- 99.99% uptime SLA
- FREE migration Our experts can help you migrate your site to us from your current provider for FREE, including any associated database files – no plugins required.
Pro
Advanced WordPress Hosting that’s perfect for multiple sites
First 6 months
£1/month
then
£24
per month
then 5 months for £1 per month x Save £1 and enjoy a 1-month free trial with our referral scheme, followed by 5 months at £1 per month. Subsequent months will be charged at our standard price of £24 per month.
Continue- 5 WordPress sites
- 50GB NVMe storage
- 5 x 2GB databases Get 5x Maria DB databases set up for each of your sites, giving you 10% faster performance
- AI website & content creation Quickly generate a customisable WordPress site by answering a few questions. Plus, generate and design content, images, sections or even full pages with simple prompts.
- 5x email addresses Get 5x 2GB mailboxes with your site and easily manage it alongside everything else in your Fasthosts Control Panel.
- Free domain
- 5 x Free lifetime SSLs Get 5 free SSL certificates that shows visitors you’re keeping their data safe on each of your sites.
- Site Analytics Built in Site Analytics allow you to monitor your site performance at a glance.
- Optimised out-of-the-box performance Optimised server resources, always guaranteed – perfect for multiple growing or large websites.
- Partner Programme application Includes auto-application to join our free Partner Programme. You’ll get all the benefits of being a Partner, with exclusive deals, referral rewards and client management tools.
- SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access
-
HTTP/2, gzip and PHP OPcache
HTTP/2 is an upgraded version of HTTP that makes your applications run faster and more efficiently.
And with gzip compression and OPcache caching system your data will be compressed and PHP will be precompiled so that when users visit your site, it loads quicker for them, reducing bounce rate. - Vulnerability scanning & DDoS protection Get automatic vulnerability checks for your site, plugins and themes, powered by WP Scan's leading database. Plus DDoS protection.
- Automated backups Restore and recover all of your webspace data if the worst happens. Get automatic updates and backups so you never have to worry about disaster.
- 99.99% uptime SLA
- FREE migrations Our experts can help you migrate your sites to us from your current provider for FREE, including any associated database files – no plugins required.
Agency
Max performance hosting, ideal for managing a larger number of sites
First 6 months
£1/month
then
£40
per month
then 5 months for £1 per month x Save £1 and enjoy a 1-month free trial with our referral scheme, followed by 5 months at £1 per month. Subsequent months will be charged at our standard price of £24 per month.
Continue- 10 WordPress sites
- 100GB NVMe storage
- 10 x 2GB databases Get 10x Maria DB databases set up for each of your sites, giving you 10% faster performance
- AI website & content creation Quickly generate a customisable WordPress site by answering a few questions. Plus, generate and design content, images, sections or even full pages with simple prompts.
- 5x email addresses Get 5x 2GB mailboxes with your site and easily manage it alongside everything else in your Fasthosts Control Panel.
- Free domain
- 10 x Free lifetime SSLs Get 10 free SSL certificates that shows visitors you’re keeping their data safe on each of your sites.
- Site Analytics Built in Site Analytics allow you to monitor your site performance at a glance.
- Maximum out-of-the-box performance Maximum server resources, always guaranteed - perfect for multiple growing or large websites
- Partner Programme application Includes auto-application to join our free Partner Programme. You’ll get all the benefits of being a Partner, with exclusive deals, referral rewards and client management tools.
- SSH, SFTP, WP-CLI access
-
HTTP/2, gzip and PHP OPcache
HTTP/2 is an upgraded version of HTTP that makes your applications run faster and more efficiently.
And with gzip compression and OPcache caching system your data will be compressed and PHP will be precompiled so that when users visit your site, it loads quicker for them, reducing bounce rate. - Vulnerability scanning & DDoS protection Get automatic vulnerability checks for your site, plugins and themes, powered by WP Scan's leading database. Plus DDoS protection.
- Automated backups Restore and recover all of your webspace data if the worst happens. Get automatic updates and backups so you never have to worry about disaster.
- 99.99% uptime SLA
- FREE migrations Our experts can help you migrate your sites to us from your current provider for FREE, including any associated database files – no plugins required.
Packed with unbeatable features
Superfast performance
Get an extra 30% improvement in page speeds with our Performance plugin.
Free domain and SSLFree domain applies to .com, .uk, .co.uk, and .online. Plus, get a free SSL certificate that shows visitors you’re keeping their data safe.
Access an all-in-one toolbox to build a secure site that gets noticed.
Free pro mailbox
Benefit from a professional mailbox with 2GB of storage – at no extra cost.
Secure UK data centres
Our ISO 27001 certified data centres guarantee exceptional uptime and security.
Website Stats
Track visitor numbers, analyse performance, and get regular email updates on site trends.
Auto updates and backups
Built-in backups and data recovery offer total peace of mind.

You’re in safe hands
Worried about security? We’ve got you covered. Our automatic WordPress updates and certified, UK-based data centres guarantee exceptional uptime and security.
Need backup?
Hit a wall with your website? In a tangle over your themes? Our expert customer support teams are available to support you 24/7 – wherever you are!

Keeping our UK data centres green
Our UK data centres run on 100% renewable energy from offshore wind and biofuel, and we’ve also reduced our consumption by more than 15% over the past five years.
That means you get the same reliable, powerful performance you expect, and you can feel good about making a difference too!