BigScoots vs Bluehost

• Effortless Free Site Migrations
• Proactive Security and Reliable Backups
• Tailored Managed WordPress Hosting
• Exclusive Performance Enhancements
• Special Partnership with Mediavine

• Uptime Guarantee
• Backups: CodeGuard for Safety
• Customer Support: The Bluehost Advantage
• Seamless WordPress Setup and Management
• Performance Optimizations for WordPress

• Expert WordPress management with updates, backups, and security handled for you
• Superior site speed and uptime thanks to WordPress-tuned infrastructure and Cloudflare CDN integration
• Free daily backups and SSL included with all plans
• Real-human support available 24/7 with average 90-second response time

• Beginner-Friendly Interface: A custom dashboard, cPanel access, and 1-click WordPress installation make it easy for new users.
• Official WordPress Recommendation: Endorsed by WordPress.org for its seamless integration and optimized hosting.
• Free Domain & SSL: Includes a free domain for the first year and a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate across all plans.
• Good Uptime and Reliability: Bluehost offers a 99.9% uptime guarantee, with most tests showing consistent performance.

• Fewer “unlimited” gimmicks (like unlimited storage or emails) compared to some budget hosts
• Limited data centers (primarily US-based), though CDN offsets this for global users
• Managed hosting may feel “too advanced” for someone who only needs a simple, temporary site
• Monthly billing costs slightly more than annual billing (but still flexible)

• Higher Renewal Prices: Initial promotional rates increase significantly after the first term.
• Performance Under Heavy Traffic: Shared hosting plans may slow down when websites experience high traffic.
• Limited Security Features on Lower Plans: Advanced tools like malware removal require purchasing add-ons (e.g., SiteLock).
• Backups Are Paid Add-ons: CodeGuard automated backups aren’t included in the Basic plan.

“BigScoot came up while comparing a few hosting providers for a new project, and the range of hosting and server options caught my attention. After looking through the plans, the overall setup seemed like a reasonable fit…”

— Robert Hall

“PRICE IS AMAZING!!!!!!! Customer Service is NOT SO GOOD, THEY DON'T know what their talking about and can't help.”

— Rory