Why This Site Exists
I’m the person behind every word, chart, and late-night site tweak you see here. I started Host Solace after burning a weekend wading through “best hosting” listicles that felt more like ad copy than advice. My goal: turn real benchmarks, real pricing screenshots, and real user reviews into guidance a first-timer can act on without second-guessing.
The short version
- Self-taught site owner — I’ve broken, fixed, and relaunched more WordPress installs than I care to admit.
- Beginner-first mindset — Every tip must pass one test: could my non-tech cousin follow it?
- Transparent methods — Speed data from public labs (HostingStep, Tremhost, WebPageTest) + recent Trustpilot summaries + line-by-line checkout scrutiny.
How the research happens
- Speed & uptime numbers
I pull monthly data from third-party monitors and average it—no cherry-picking the fastest day. - Real-world pricing
All screenshots come from live checkout pages. If a host hides a fee behind a drop-down, I note it. - Support quality
Ten months of Trustpilot reviews run through an automated summarizer so one loud rant doesn’t drown out 500 calm voices.
How the site makes money
Some outbound links are affiliate links. If you sign up through one, Host Solace earns a commission—at no extra cost to you. Commissions never affect rankings or recommendations; a great host with no program still gets its praise.
Staying current
Hosting changes fast. I revisit speed data and pricing as often as I can, if a host tweaks rates or infrastructure. Check the “Last updated” stamp on each post to see when numbers were last refreshed.
Get in touch
Spotted an error? Have a host horror story others should know about? Reach me at [email protected]. The smartest feedback often becomes the next update.
Host Solace exists to save you the hours I once lost. If the guides keep you from a slow site or surprise renewal bill, mission accomplished.