Managed hosting that makes responsibilities clear
Managed hosting means the provider runs the hosting infrastructure while you manage your site's content and application. NowHosted covers server patching, PHP upgrades, backups, restore tools, WAF protection, malware scanning, SSL renewal, CDN delivery, and uptime monitoring. You keep control of code, plugin decisions, and the changes that reach your live site.
Who does what
NowHosted
- Server patching
- PHP runtimes
- Scheduled backups
- SSL renewal
- Uptime monitoring
You
- Application code
- Compatibility checks
- Recovery point
- Release approval
- Site content
01
Know what your subscription covers
Buying hosting should make operational ownership easier to understand. NowHosted manages the server environment and provides the tools you need to deploy, test, and recover a site. That reduces the infrastructure work your team carries without making your provider responsible for every choice inside WordPress or your application.
Each site runs in an isolated container. Free SSL, global CDN and edge cache, daily backups, and uptime monitoring every minute are included on every plan. PHP 8.3 and 8.4 are supported. Your team checks whether its themes, plugins, and custom code work with the runtime it uses. The cloud hosting platform explains the infrastructure behind that arrangement.
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See who owns each task
This table separates platform work from decisions about your site. A hosting tool can carry out an action while your team decides when that action is appropriate. Restoring a store or changing its PHP version still needs someone who understands the application and the business records involved.
| Task | NowHosted | You |
|---|---|---|
| Server patching | NowHostedMaintains and patches the hosting infrastructure | YouMaintains application dependencies |
| PHP upgrades | NowHostedManages supported PHP runtimes and platform upgrades | YouTests compatibility and chooses the timing of site changes |
| Backups | NowHostedRuns scheduled backups and retains them according to the plan | YouChecks that retention and backup scope fit the business |
| Restore | NowHostedProvides backup restore tools | YouSelects the recovery point and checks the restored site |
| WAF and malware scan | NowHostedOperates the WAF and scans for malware | YouReviews application issues and fixes affected code or plugins |
| Uptime monitoring | NowHostedChecks uptime every minute | YouChecks critical business workflows and application behavior |
| SSL renewal | NowHostedHandles renewal of hosting SSL certificates | YouKeeps domain and DNS administration in order |
| CDN | NowHostedProvides global CDN and edge cache | YouTests cache behavior after application changes |
| Plugin updates | NowHostedProvides bulk plugin and theme updates on Agency and Scale | YouDecides what to update, tests changes, and approves releases |
| Content | NowHostedProvides the hosting environment | YouWrites, publishes, and maintains site content |
| Code | NowHostedProvides Git deploy, SSH, and staging | YouBuilds, reviews, tests, and maintains application code |
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Compare managed hosting with other approaches
The useful comparison is who performs the work after a site goes live. An unmanaged VPS gives your team responsibility for the server. Shared hosting packages vary, so check the actual backup, isolation, and support terms before deciding that a familiar label covers your requirements.
| Approach | Server operations | Site and application work | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| NowHosted managed hosting | Server operationsNowHosted handles the infrastructure tasks in the matrix | Site and application workYour team owns content, code, compatibility, and release decisions | What to checkPlan capacity, backup retention, support, and incident response requirements |
| Unmanaged VPS | Server operationsYour team administers and patches the server | Site and application workYour team also maintains the site and application | What to checkWho monitors, secures, backs up, and restores the server |
| Shared hosting | Server operationsThe provider runs the shared server under its service terms | Site and application workYour team maintains the site within the package restrictions | What to checkIsolation, resource limits, restore access, and support scope |
For a deeper buying checklist, read the managed versus shared hosting guide. Compare the whole workload your team takes on alongside the subscription price.
04
Test changes before they affect visitors
Staging gives you a separate copy for checking plugin updates, theme changes, and code releases. Review the pages and workflows that matter to your business before applying the change to the live site. SSH, Git deploy, and WP-CLI support a practical development workflow alongside the WordPress interface.
Business includes daily backups kept for 14 days. Agency extends retention to 30 days, and Scale extends it to 90 days. Scale also provides hourly WooCommerce backups. A recovery point is a copy from a particular moment, so check what has changed since that moment before restoring over live records.
Bulk plugin and theme updates are included on Agency and Scale. Your team chooses the updates and tests the outcome. The tool helps carry out the work, while the compatibility decision remains yours. Agencies can explore the reseller hosting workflow for managing those decisions across client sites.
Changes and recovery
Staging- Copy live siteStaging ready
- Plugin updatesReview compatibility
- ReleaseAwaiting approval
Restore point
05
Match support and coverage to your business
Business costs 49 USD per month or 288 USD per year, equivalent to 24 USD per month. It includes 3 sites, 100k monthly visits as a soft limit, 30 GB storage, and email support. It suits WordPress and PHP sites that need managed infrastructure with direct control over their own content and code.
Agency costs 149 USD per month or 888 USD per year, equivalent to 74 USD per month. It includes 20 sites, 600k monthly visits as a soft limit, and 150 GB storage. Team roles, client tools, Laravel and Node apps, and priority support extend the operational scope.
Scale costs 399 USD per month or 2,388 USD per year, equivalent to 199 USD per month. It includes 60 sites, 2M monthly visits as a soft limit, and 500 GB storage. Dedicated resources, SAML SSO, and an audit log support more demanding requirements. Every plan includes uptime monitoring every minute. Scale adds a named on-call contact and 24/7 priority support with a 15-minute first response. Review the hosting plan comparison for the full feature breakdown.
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Begin with the site you already run
The free hosting audit checks your public site without changing it. Paste the URL, choose the site type and region, and review TTFB, DNS and TLS time, certificate expiry, compression, cache detection, and security headers. No card is required. It helps identify concrete questions about your current hosting setup.
Every plan includes free migration with zero downtime. NowHosted creates a staging copy, tests it, and switches DNS with a low TTL. Use the website migration guide to understand the handover. Full backup export and cancellation remain available at any time, with access through the end of the paid period.
FAQ
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No. NowHosted manages the hosting infrastructure and provides deployment, staging, and recovery tools. You maintain application code, content, dependencies, and compatibility.
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You decide which updates to apply and test their effect. Agency and Scale include bulk plugin and theme update tools to help carry out those decisions across sites.
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Scale includes a named on-call contact and 24/7 priority support with a 15-minute first response. Every plan includes uptime monitoring every minute.
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Monthly visit allowances are soft limits. There are no visit overage fees, and NowHosted suggests a plan upgrade when usage calls for it.