SiteGround Review
WordPress.org recommended — but watch the renewal price
Last reviewed: 7 May 2026
Getting Started With the SiteGround Website Builder
SiteGround is WordPress.org's official recommendation with fast servers, good support, and a free CDN. Important: introductory price is $3.99/month but renews at $17.99/month — a 351% increase.
Pros
- WordPress.org official recommendation
- Excellent 24/7 support quality
- SiteGround-built CDN and caching included
Cons
- 351% renewal price increase — $3.99 becomes $17.99/month
- Limited disk space on entry plan (10GB)
Best For
WordPress bloggers and small businesses who accept higher renewal pricing for the WordPress.org seal of approval and excellent support
Pricing
Starter
or €48/yr
- Core features included
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Frequently asked about SiteGround
How much does SiteGround cost at renewal?
SiteGround renews at $17.99/month — a 351% increase from the $3.99/month intro rate. This renewal price applies starting your second billing term, regardless of contract length. Budget for the higher rate when calculating long-term hosting costs.
Does SiteGround offer free site migration?
Yes. SiteGround includes free site migration for one WordPress site. Their team handles the transfer end-to-end, including database, files, and DNS configuration. The service is available across all shared hosting tiers.
What's SiteGround's refund policy?
SiteGround offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on shared hosting plans. The window begins from your purchase date. Domain registrations and add-ons are non-refundable, so consider ordering those separately if you want a risk-free trial.
Does SiteGround have phone support?
No. SiteGround does not offer phone support. They provide live chat and email support instead. Live chat is available 24/7, making it the fastest way to reach their team outside of business hours.
Does SiteGround include daily backups?
Yes. SiteGround includes daily backups on all shared hosting plans at no extra cost. You can restore from any backup in the last 30 days directly from the control panel, or request older backups from support.
Where are SiteGround's datacenters located?
SiteGround operates six datacenters: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, and Australia. You can choose your preferred location at signup, which affects server latency and compliance jurisdiction for your site.
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