WordPress hosting for agencies: what to look for?

# WordPress hosting for agencies: what to look for? If you manage multiple WordPress websites for clients, you have different hosting requirements than a single site owner. ## Essential features for agencies ### Staging environments A staging site is a copy of your live website where you can safely test. ### Git integration Professional development workflows require version control. ### WP-CLI access Command-line access for WordPress makes bulk operations efficient. ### SSH access Direct server access is essential for developers. ## Management tools ### MainWP (free) Open-source solution for WordPress site management. ### ManageWP (paid) Cloud-based management tool from 2 dollars per site per month. ### InfiniteWP Self-hosted alternative with one-time purchase. ## Hosting options for agencies ### Shared hosting (budget) Suitable for small agencies: 5 to 15 euros per month. ### Reseller hosting Ideal for agencies reselling hosting with white-label options. ### Managed WordPress hosting Premium option with agency features like built-in staging and automatic backups. ### VPS or dedicated server For large agencies with many sites. ## FAQ ### How many sites can I place on shared hosting? Maximum 10 to 20 sites recommended for good performance. ### Is managed WordPress hosting worth the investment? For agencies: yes. Time savings outweigh higher costs.