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WPMU DEV Hosting+Care
WPMU DEV's full Hub + premium plugins (Smush, Forminator, Defender) + managed hosting from $30/mo.
Free tier: Free Hub for 5 sites (no premium plugins)
What it does well
- Bundles managed hosting with a full suite of popular WordPress plugins for a single price.
- Centralized 'Hub' dashboard allows management of multiple WordPress sites from one interface.
- Includes 24/7 live chat support for both hosting and plugin-related issues.
Where it falls short
- The value is diminished if you don't use their entire suite of plugins.
- Hosting is tied to their ecosystem, offering less flexibility than standalone providers.
- The number of included premium plugins can add significant overhead to a WordPress installation.
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