SiteGround Overview
SiteGround was launched in 2004. It provides excellent customer support round the clock… making it easier and faster for business owners to change certain elements of their hosting.
We are impressed with their free upgrades, outstanding server performance, and many host-side managed features.
Pros
1. Amazing uptime
SiteGround offers almost 100% uptime… that’s super impressive!
2. Lightning Fast Hosting
SiteGround uses SSD disks, and SG Optimizer and HTTP/2 which enables high-speed hosting.
3. Exceptional Customer Support
When it comes to answering queries and providing customer support, SiteGround stands apart from other competitors. They have a 24/7 live chat option which only has a 10-15 second wait.
The other customer support option is the ‘ticket system’ which is answered in 1 day.
Their customer support team is knowledgeable and super helpful in solving any customer issues.
4. Free Features (Supercacher and CDN)
Cloud Distribution Network or CDN improves speed and increases web security. This feature usually requires paying additional monthly fee but SiteGround offers it for free.
5. Multiple Server Locations
You have the option to choose between servers in Australia, America, Europe, and Asia.
6. Free Website Migration (hassle-free)
You can transfer you site within 1-2 days which requires no extra charges. You have the option to go for their Automigration which is hassle-free.
7. Advanced Features
SiteGround has features like staging and own caching which many other web hosting providers don’t have.
Cons
1. Data Storage Limits
Each pricing plan comes with a limit on data storage. This is the amount of data you can store on your site. The StartUp plan has a 10 GB storage limit whereas the GrowGreek has a 40 GB storage limit.
This will, however, only be an issue for larger websites.
2. Pricing
The prices aren’t expensive but they are also not the most economical either. If you are looking for the cheapest web host, SiteGround is not for you.
Shared Hosting Plans
The shared hosting comes in three pricing plans.
StartUp: $6.99/month
- 1 Website
- 10 GB Web Space
- Suitable for 10,000 visits monthly
- Daily Backups
GrowBig: $9.99/month
- Unlimited Websites
- 20 GB Web Space
- Suitable for 25,000 visits monthly
- Daily Backups
GoGreek: $14.99/month
- Unlimited websites
- 40 GB Web Space
- Suitable for 100,000 visits monthly
- Daily and on-demand backups
Reseller Hosting Plans
The reseller hosting comes in three pricing plans.
GrowBig: $9.99/month
- Unlimited websites
- 20 GB Web Space
- Free WP Installation
- Daily and on-demand backups
GoGreek: $14.99/month
- Unlimited websites
- 40 GB Web Space
- Free WP Installation
- Daily and on-demand backups
Cloud: $100/month
- Unlimited websites
- 40+ GB Web Space
- Free WP Installation
- Daily and on-demand backups
Conclusion
SiteGround offers many great things like exceptional customer support and fast loading speeds. But their pricing may not suit small budget projects… it will be fair to say that their hosting service is in the medium-to-high price range.
In a nutshell, it is a high-quality web hosting provider with an effective and friendly customer support team. In terms of quality, SiteGround will not disappoint you… and if you can afford it, you’re going to love their high-speed hosting and quick customer support service.
