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SiteGround CPU Usage Limits: how to reduce them (but leave otherwise since it’s a “mysterious” ploy to force you to upgrade)

16 Ways To Reduce DNS Lookups In WordPress (GTmetrix Item)

WPX vs SiteGround – why the first option is significantly better

Bluehost vs HostGator (7 speed tests): same slow TTFB, same EIG brand with awful support and malware scams – alternatives below

7 SiteGround Alternatives Since They Went Downhill: Who Most People Are Migrating To In The WordPress Hosting Facebook Group

Cloudways vs. WP Engine (with speed tests): it’s a no-brainer

Cloudways vs. Bluehost – one has 1220ms faster load times

Cloudways Vultr High Frequency: setting it up for optimal speeds

Who Is The Fastest WordPress Host? I Signed Up For 16 Hosting Plans And Measured Load Times, TTFB, And Server Response Times

GoDaddy WordPress Hosting Review: do I really need to write this?

WPX Hosting Review: great for small to mid-sized sites with roughly 250ms TTFB, 39s support, 4.9/5 star TrustPilot score

Stay clear of these hosting companies: a list of 80 Endurance International Group (EIG) owned hosting brands you should avoid

A2 Hosting Review 2020: good for small sites with minimal growth

Kinsta Review: fast, scalable, and used by many high traffic sites

Bluehost WordPress Hosting Review: only promoted by affiliates

Hostinger Review: fake Trustpilot reviews, false impersonation, banned from Facebook Groups, and voting for themselves in polls

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