10 Reasons to Switch to WP Engine This Year

Still on the same host you started with years ago? Thinking about switching but not sure it’s worth the hassle? Here are ten concrete reasons why moving to WP Engine is worth doing this year — and why the switch is easier than most people expect. 1. Your Site Will Load Significantly Faster WP Engine’s…

What Is SFTP and How Do You Use It on WP Engine?

SFTP — Secure File Transfer Protocol — is a way to transfer files between your computer and your WordPress hosting server securely. If you’ve ever needed to access your WordPress files directly, upload a custom theme, or troubleshoot a site issue at the file level, SFTP is the tool you use. Here’s how it works…

How WP Engine’s 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee Works

WP Engine offers a 60-day money-back guarantee on its core managed WordPress hosting plans. It’s one of the more generous guarantees in the hosting industry — double the 30-day window most hosts offer. Here’s exactly how it works, what it covers, and what the fine print says. Which Plans Are Covered The 60-day money-back guarantee…

Is WooCommerce Better on WP Engine?

WooCommerce is the most widely used eCommerce platform in the world, powering over 30% of all online stores. But WooCommerce performance is heavily dependent on your hosting environment. The question isn’t just whether WooCommerce works on WP Engine — it’s whether WP Engine makes WooCommerce meaningfully better. The answer is yes, and here’s why. Why…

What Is PHP and Why Does Your WordPress Version Matter?

PHP is the programming language that WordPress runs on. Your PHP version affects your site’s speed, security, and compatibility with plugins and themes. Yet most WordPress site owners have no idea what PHP version they’re running or why it matters. Here’s the plain-language explanation. What Is PHP? PHP is a server-side programming language that processes…

WP Engine vs Cloudways: Managed vs DIY Cloud Hosting

WP Engine and Cloudways are both popular choices for serious WordPress hosting, but they represent fundamentally different approaches. WP Engine is fully managed WordPress hosting. Cloudways is a managed cloud hosting platform that lets you run WordPress (among other applications) on cloud infrastructure from providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean. Here’s what that difference…