Recently, the WordPress community has been abuzz with a major shake-up. Yes, you guessed it right! It is the news of WordPress.org banning WP Engine from accessing its resources. Evidently, it has caused significant disruptions for WP Engine users. While most of you, here, are aware of this piece of information, the reason might not be clear. This move stems from certain ongoing legal disputes. There were accusations of trademark violations between WP Engine and Automattic, the parent company of WordPress. So, this should be no surprise that being a WP Engine customer, you have a lot to worry about now! Installing and updating plugins are difficult by the second, isn’t it? In fact, you are surely restricted to applying new themes. Most importantly, your websites’s security is at stake. This entire disruption has an impact on your business, obviously! So, what to do? Surely, you are searching for a nice, safe, and sorted alternative WordPress hosting provider. A provider that will not only solve these issues but also offer you even better features and support. Luck has finally come to your favor. BigCloudy has stepped in to fill this gap. We offer seamless website migration from WP Engine. And the good news is that you can migrate your WordPress website absolutely free.
What Does WP Engine’s Ban Means for You?
Before everything else, you need to understand what this ban means for your business. You are now standing at a precarious position because of the inaccessibility to WordPress’s resources. Starting from updates, and plugins to themes and security – everything is compromised. Your website is vulnerable to security breaches. Now that you don’t have the necessary tools at your disposal, optimizing your site’s performance has also become difficult.
The essence of this incident implies that you don’t have full control over your website anymore. This is a risk your business cannot afford, don’t you agree?
Why You Should Migrate Your WordPress Website to a Trusted Hosting Provider?
Now, if there is a problem, of course, there will be a solution. Only if you know where to look at! All you need to do is switch to a trusted hosting provider who will guarantee you full access to WordPress resources. And of course, a provider who does not have such legal obligations.
Along with that, what if you receive even better performance, security, and support? Cherry on top, right?
BigCloudy has become the best option in the recent scenario. Our hassle-free migration services will keep your data safe while ensuring to avoid any future disruptions, unlike WP Engine.
So, make the switch today! Keep your business running.
Why BigCloudy is the Right Choice?
BigCloudy brings a top-tier WordPress hosting experience on the table. We ensure ease of use and robust performance. Let us tell you why we have become the perfect alternative to WP Engine.
1. Advanced CDN and SSH
A robust Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Secure Shell (SSH) access are integral to your website’s security and performance. WP Engine boasts these features. Now, why we are saying BigCloudy should be your primary choice is because we not only match this performance, but our offerings are even better. Integrating our advanced CDN will boost your website’s speed. Moreover, content delivery in a global span will be enhanced.
BigCloudy’s SSH access allows you for full control server management, just like WP Engine. Our flexibility is an add-on to that. Developers can securely connect, access, and manage files, databases. We enable you to perform essential updates directly from the terminal. Moreover, we offer customization options and control. Hence, you can make your own robust and secure way to manage your site.
2. Advanced Email Service
WP Engine’s sole focus has been on WordPress hosting. They don’t provide built-in email solutions. BigCloudy takes the lead here. Our comprehensive email service is a key part of our managed hosting. You can seamlessly manage your business communications through a reliable and integrated email hosting service. Hence, there is no need for those third-party email providers. This is an essential time-saver. You can handle all your hosting and communication needs in one place.
3. Unlimited Domains
Being with WP Engine means you are restricted on the number of sites or domains. On the contrary, BigCloudy offers unlimited domains across its plans. This means you are at your liberty to host multiple websites, that too without worrying about additional fees or domain limitations. This feature is ideal for you if your business requires multiple sites. This ensures scalability without the added cost.
4. LiteSpeed
LiteSpeed Web Server (LSWS) is a high-performance replacement for traditional Apache servers, delivering lightning-fast website loading speeds and lower resource consumption. BigCloudy offers full integration with LiteSpeed, ensuring that users experience rapid page loading times and superior performance, especially during high-traffic periods. This makes LiteSpeed ideal for eCommerce stores, membership sites, or any platform where speed is critical for user retention and SEO rankings. Compared to WP Engine, which does not offer LiteSpeed, BigCloudy provides a more advanced web server option that optimizes website performance.
5. CloudLinux
BigCloudy also leverages CloudLinux OS, a powerful operating system designed to enhance server stability and security. By isolating users on shared servers, CloudLinux ensures that each website has dedicated resources, preventing one site from consuming all the server’s power, which could slow others down. This isolation also helps prevent cross-account security breaches. WP Engine doesn’t offer this level of isolation for shared hosting, so BigCloudy provides superior resource management and security.
6. 99.9% Uptime
BigCloudy guarantees 99.9% uptime, which is critical for businesses that rely on their websites being consistently available. High uptime translates into minimal downtime, ensuring that your website remains accessible to users around the clock. While WP Engine also promises excellent uptime, BigCloudy goes a step further by combining this guarantee with advanced monitoring and proactive measures to prevent downtime, ensuring your website runs smoothly.
7. Unlimited NVMe Storage
Storage space is crucial for growing websites, and BigCloudy offers unlimited NVMe storage for all your content, databases, and media files. NVMe drives are faster than traditional SSDs, ensuring quick data retrieval and significantly reducing latency. With unlimited NVMe storage, BigCloudy caters to businesses with vast media libraries or complex databases, whereas WP Engine imposes storage limits, forcing businesses to compromise on space as they grow.
8. Unlimited SQL Database
BigCloudy offers unlimited SQL databases, allowing you to run multiple databases for various applications without restriction. Whether you’re managing multiple websites, applications, or segments of a large project, the ability to create as many databases as you need provides flexibility and scalability. WP Engine limits the number of databases you can run depending on the plan, but with BigCloudy, there’s no such limitation.
9. Free SSL Certificates
BigCloudy provides free SSL certificates with all hosting plans. SSL encryption is essential for securing data between the web server and browsers, boosting user trust, and improving search engine rankings. BigCloudy makes this critical security feature accessible to all customers at no additional cost. WP Engine offers SSL too, but BigCloudy stands out by including SSL with all plans without imposing additional fees for premium certificates.
10. Cost-Effective
WP Engine, while known for its performance and managed services, often comes with a premium price tag. BigCloudy bridges this gap by offering the same level of managed hosting with enhanced features at a more competitive and cost-effective rate. With no hidden charges, clients receive premium performance, security, and additional features, all while significantly reducing their monthly hosting bills. The lower entry price and better scalability options make BigCloudy the more affordable choice for businesses of all sizes.
11. WP-CLI
BigCloudy supports WP-CLI, a powerful command-line tool that enables developers to manage their WordPress sites more efficiently. With WP-CLI, users can automate updates, install plugins, configure multisite installs, and much more—directly from the terminal. This tool is invaluable for developers managing multiple websites, reducing the time and effort needed to perform administrative tasks. WP Engine supports WP-CLI too, but BigCloudy offers more flexibility in customization and workflow.
12. Visitor Traffic Monitor
BigCloudy ensures that you have detailed insights into your website’s performance through its visitor traffic monitoring tools, a feature that’s not always emphasized in WP Engine. This monitoring provides real-time analytics about site traffic, bandwidth usage, and other vital metrics, enabling users to quickly identify high-traffic periods, track user behavior, and optimize website performance accordingly. With BigCloudy’s intuitive dashboard, users can easily access these insights, allowing them to make data-driven decisions for better business outcomes.
13. Web Application Firewall
BigCloudy integrates a robust Web Application Firewall (WAF) to provide an additional layer of security, protecting your site from common web exploits and attacks such as SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other threats. The WAF continuously monitors traffic, blocking malicious requests in real-time before they reach your website. While WP Engine also has security measures, BigCloudy’s WAF, combined with Imunify360, creates a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to security that ensures maximum protection.
14. Spam & Attacker Blocker – Imunify360
When it comes to security, BigCloudy excels with Imunify360, a multi-layered security solution designed to protect your website from every angle. WP Engine does provide security measures, but Imunify360’s holistic security suite is a game-changer.
This fully automated security solution offers comprehensive protection with features like an antivirus, firewall, Web Application Firewall (WAF), PHP security layer, and patch management. Unlike traditional security measures that leave gaps, Imunify360 covers all potential vulnerabilities, ensuring continuous monitoring and real-time threat detection. With its lower false positive rate, it reduces unnecessary alerts, so you only get notified when there’s a genuine risk.
Moreover, Imunify360’s domain reputation checks ensure your site remains in good standing with search engines and users alike. It also boasts an intuitive interface and advanced automation, making security management seamless. WP Engine clients will find this level of protection unmatched, making BigCloudy the go-to choice for secure, hassle-free hosting.
15. Jet Backup
Data integrity and disaster recovery are critical, and WP Engine provides daily backups for its users. However, BigCloudy goes beyond by offering more frequent backup options, including real-time backups. In case of any issue, users can instantly restore their websites with just a few clicks. BigCloudy’s backups are cloud-based, ensuring quick restoration without consuming additional server resources.
Moreover, with BigCloudy’s integration of Imunify360 backup features, you get advanced malware scanning even within your backups, so you’re not restoring any infected files. This layered backup system ensures not only the safety of your data but also its integrity.
16. 30 Days Money-Back Guarantee
BigCloudy offers a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied with the services, you can cancel within the first 30 days for a full refund. This shows BigCloudy’s confidence in its platform and commitment to customer satisfaction. WP Engine also has a money-back guarantee, but BigCloudy’s broader feature set, combined with the guarantee, makes it an even better value for new customers trying out the platform.
Some Additional Features to Look Out for:
- Blogger-Friendly Hosting
BigCloudy consolidates all necessary tools in one place. We have streamlined website management, security, and optimization. You can be a blogger or a business – we have turned into an ideal choice.
- Optimized for Speed and Performance
With CDN integration, LiteSpeed servers, and advanced caching (Varnish, Redis), BigCloudy ensures your site loads fast and runs smoothly, improving your Google rankings.
- Preconfigured WordPress
BigCloudy makes WordPress management easy with pre-installed software, automatic updates, and security patches. You can even manage multiple WordPress sites effortlessly.
- Turbo-Charged Hosting
Enjoy faster page loading times, boosted with LiteSpeed caching and SSD NVMe storage. This will enhance your users’ experience and improve your SEO.
- Top-Notch Security
From free SSL certificates to advanced malware scanning and DDoS protection, BigCloudy offers multi-layered security for your site.
- Effortless Website Management
Features like 1-click staging, automated backups, and SSH/SFTP access ensure that managing your website is hassle-free.
- 24/7 Expert Support
BigCloudy’s dedicated WordPress support team is available around the clock to help you resolve any issues quickly.
BigCloudy doesn’t just match WP Engine in its features but goes above and beyond with more flexibility, enhanced security, and better pricing. With advanced tools like Imunify360 for security, a more scalable infrastructure with unlimited domains, and superior customer service, migrating from WP Engine to BigCloudy is the best decision for businesses seeking a more powerful, secure, and cost-effective hosting solution.
BigCloudy’s Special Offer for WP Engine Customers
To make the transition easy, BigCloudy is offering a free migration service. You won’t have to worry about the complexities to migrate your WordPress website—BigCloudy’s experts will handle everything for you. Here’s what you get:
- Free Consultation
Our WordPress experts will analyze your site’s needs and provide personalized advice on how to maximize performance post-migration which will help you to migrate your WordPress website much easier.
- 30% Discount on Yearly Plans
Take advantage of our promo code and get a significant discount on your hosting costs.
- 7-Day Free Trial
Test BigCloudy’s services without any upfront commitment. Explore the features, experience the speed, and feel the difference.
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? You can get a full refund within the first 30 days—no questions asked.
- Free Migration
Our expert team will migrate your WordPress website from WP Engine to BigCloudy without any downtime or disruption to your business.
BigCloudy is the Best Choice for WP Engine Users
Don’t let WP Engine’s issues impact your business. BigCloudy offers a seamless transition to a fully optimized WordPress hosting environment, with all the tools you need to succeed online. With free migration, a risk-free trial, and a suite of powerful features, now is the perfect time to migrate your WordPress website. Choose BigCloudy and ensure your website runs smoothly, securely, and at lightning speed.