The Vendasta team is delighted to share three major updates to our product, "Website", that will enhance your experience with our web hosting platform, launching on
May 21st, 2025!
1. Unlock WordPress Multisite Management in the New Premium Edition
We are excited to introduce the
Premium Edition
, a new addition to our Marketplace offerings that complements the Standard and Pro editions. This edition offers you:- The WordPress Multisite feature, enabling you to create one primary sitealong with up tofive subsitesunder a single installation.
- All benefits of the Standard and Pro editions, made available for each subsite, including automatic backups, staging environment, analytics, PHP logs, and more.
- The Premium Edition is designed to serve your clients with multi-location businesses, such as franchises, healthcare networks, educational institutions, and more. The unified dashboard enablescentralized management of multiple websitesas part of a bundled digital services package.
2. “Website” renames to “WordPress Hosting”
Effective May 21, 2025, Vendasta’s “Website” product will be renamed to “WordPress Hosting”. The new name better reflects the capabilities of our solution while aligning with industry norms.
3. Marketing Services Templated and Tailored Website Offering
Last year, Vendasta launched their new Templated Website, Accelerated Templated Website and Tailored Website offerings, which have received incredible feedback from Vendasta partners. These options provide more flexibility and value for your clients and are available as replacements for the retiring of previous website services.
The following services will be sunset on June 2nd 2025:
- Website: Up to 10 Pages (Monthly & One-time)
- Website: Up to 5 Pages (Monthly & One-time)
- Website: Up to 3 Pages (Monthly & One-time)
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What can Vendasta’s WordPress Hosting offer you?
- Reliable Performance Your Clients Can Trust:Deliver fast, secure WordPress experiences built on Google Cloud’s auto-scaling, containerized infrastructure. Includes free SSL, uptime monitoring, malware scanning, and automatic backups to keep every site stable, protected, and always on.
- Boost Engagement with AI Workforce:Install Vendasta’s AI-powered webchat or add a phone number to your WordPress site to engage leads instantly via chat, phone, and text. All interactions are powered by your AI Workforce. Clients can track performance, view analytics, and manage updates effortlessly via your branded portal, which helps elevate service and retention.
- Scale with Centralized Multisite Management:Scale confidently with a single multisite install that supports up to five subsites. Manage everything from one dashboard with backups, staging, and analytics. Flexible, cost-effective plans pair with CRM and reporting to streamline operations and support growth.
- Premium Edition, Purpose-Built for Multi-Location Brands:Ideal for franchises, agencies, and multi-location businesses, Multisite delivers consistent branding and unified control. Vendasta’s subdirectory (path-based) setup simplifies configuration, boosts SEO, and keeps content centralized under one domain.
Edition Breakdown: Explore Features Tailored to Your Needs
WordPress Hosting | Standard
- Primary site only
- Number of Daily Backups: 2
- Access to the WordPress dashboard
- Access to phpMyAdmin
- Access to STP
- Free SSL Certificate
- PHP Logs
- Connect to Google Analytics
WordPress Hosting | Pro
- Includes everything in Standard, PLUS
- Primary site with custom domains
- Number of Daily Backups: unlimited
- Staging Environment
- Create staging from backup
- Uptime Monitoring & CDN
WordPress Hosting | Premium
- Includes everything in Standard & Pro, PLUS
- Primary site with custom domains, plus up to 5 subsites
- Centralized Plugin/Theme Management
- Role-based Access
- Email support through third-party email providers
- Pricing information will be available soon. Stay tuned!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is WordPress Hosting?
WordPress Hosting is the new name for Vendasta's "Website" product. The name reflects its capabilities more accurately and aligns with industry norms, providing clarity and better discoverability.
Will current “Website” users be affected?
No. Existing users will continue to access the same platform and features under the new WordPress Hosting naming.
What editions are available for WordPress Hosting?
There are three editions:
- Standard: Includes basic features like backups (2 daily), free SSL, and email support.
- Pro: Adds unlimited backups, staging environments, uptime monitoring, and CDN.
- Premium: Includes everything in Standard and Pro, plus multisite management, and role-based access.
Can I upgrade between editions?
Yes! You can easily upgrade from Standard to Pro or Premium editions as your business needs grow. Please note that downgrades are not available, so we recommend choosing the edition that best aligns with your long-term needs and goals.
What type of WordPress Multisite structure does Vendasta use?
Vendasta’s implementation uses a subdirectory (path-based) structure (e.g. yourdomain.com/site1) that can simplify setup, boost SEO, and streamline content management across all sites.
Who is the Premium Edition best suited for?
The Premium Edition is ideal for multi-location businesses such as franchises, healthcare networks, educational institutions, or any client requiring centralized management of multiple websites.
What are the roles of Network Admins and Site Admins?
- Network Admins manage network-wide settings, plugins, themes, and users.
- Site Admins manage only their specific subsite, including content, pages, and settings.
Does WordPress Hosting | Premium come with built-in security features?
Yes! WordPress Hosting |Premium is backed by Google Cloud’s security, including:
- DDoS Mitigation & Web Application Firewall (WAF) with Google Cloud Armor.
- Free SSL Certificates for secure connections.
Can I use a custom domain for my WordPress Hosting | Premium?
Yes! You can personalize branding and URLs for your main site.
Is email support included in WordPress Hosting | Premium edition?
WordPress Hosting | Premium Edition (with multisite feature) does not include built-in email support. Partners are encouraged to integrate preferred providers like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 for business email needs. This ensures flexibility while allowing Vendasta’s hosting to focus on web performance and management.