Siteground Review 2021: Is SiteGround Worth It?

About this video

Dale reviews SiteGround web hosting after switching to it in September 2020. His previous (unnamed) host had left his sites hacked and extremely slow — he describes page clicks taking 15 to 30 seconds or more — which his assistant attributed to the host overloading servers with too many customers. He tested SiteGround by moving one of his five websites first; the WordPress dashboard then loaded almost instantly, and he notes site speed is a major Google ranking factor. He lists five perks: (1) it eliminated multiple plugins because HTTPS, backups and caching are built in — HTTPS had cost extra with his old host; (2) it saved money, including not paying his assistant for regular backups since SiteGround does daily backups, though he still advises keeping your own weekly or monthly backup; (3) an intuitive, user-friendly dashboard that needs little support and makes tasks like setting up email take a couple of clicks; (4) direct support that proactively checks in; and (5) a built-in affiliate program run from the dashboard rather than through a third-party company — he discloses his own affiliate link in the video. After moving all his sites, he says damage from the previous host was quickly undone, and his only regret is not switching sooner.

Key takeaways

• Dale switched to SiteGround in September 2020 after his old host’s overloaded servers left his sites hacked and taking 15–30 seconds per click.
• He test-moved one of his five websites first and saw near-instant WordPress dashboard response before migrating the rest.
• Built-in HTTPS, backups and caching let him drop several WordPress plugins — and HTTPS had been a paid extra at his previous host.
• Daily backups saved money on assistant time, but he still recommends keeping your own weekly or monthly backup as a safety net.
• SiteGround’s affiliate program is built into the dashboard with no third-party intermediary; Dale discloses and shares his own affiliate link.

Episode details: published January 26, 2021 · 7:18 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Business results and any income figures mentioned are Dale L. Roberts’s own claims, shared for education — they are not typical or guaranteed.

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