Choosing the right hosting platform can be a challenging task, especially with so many options available in the market. In this talk, we’ll explore the factors to consider when evaluating different hosting platforms for your Managed WordPress site, using the story of WP.one (previously known as WP-Cloud) as an example of how hosting platforms can evolve over time.

WP.one is a Managed WordPress hosting product that was created by our speaker 7 years ago as a sole entrepreneur. Over time, the company behind WP.one was acquired by Zoner, and then by group.one. Today, our speaker is leading the technical hosting infrastructure for WP.one, which has grown significantly in scale and complexity.

Through the story of WP.one, we’ll discuss the different types of hosting platforms available, such as shared hosting, VPS and cloud hosting. We’ll also explore the key considerations for each platform, including performance metrics like speed and uptime, scalability features like resource allocation and load balancing, security features, and achieving performance at scale.

We’ll illustrate how these factors have impacted the evolution of WP.one over the years, and how our speaker and their team have adapted and optimized the hosting platform to meet the changing needs of their customers. Through real-world examples and case studies, we’ll show how the right hosting platform can make a significant difference in website performance and user experience, and how to balance these factors based on your specific needs and budget.

By the end of this talk, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of how to evaluate and choose the right hosting platform for their Managed WordPress site, based on their unique goals and requirements, and how to adapt and optimize their hosting platform over time to meet changing needs.