UpperLevel Hosting - At a Glance
Founded2016  |  HQ: United States  |  Support: <5 min response · 24/7/365 · Level 3 experts
StorageNVMe SSD  |  Backup: Daily · 30-day retention  |  Malware: Unlimited removal
Pricing$11/mo shared  ·  $24/mo managed WordPress  |  no renewal increase  |  Guarantee: 45-day MBG  |  Uptime: 99.9%
Reviews111 five-star reviews across Google, Trustpilot, G2, HostAdvice  |  Website: upperlevel.com

// Managed WordPress Hosting

Managed WordPress Hosting for Small Business & Agencies

Updates. Backups. Security. Performance. Support.
UpperLevel manages every technical detail of your WordPress site, so you never have to think about it again. Real human support in under 5 minutes, since 2016.

99.9% Uptime SLA
Under 5-Min Support
Free Migration
Daily Backups
Free SSL
Since 2016

// Everything Included

UpperLevel - managed WordPress hosting

EVERYTHING
YOUR SITE
NEEDS

Managed WordPress hosting at UpperLevel means every technical detail is handled, not just the easy parts. Here’s exactly what’s covered in every plan.

  • 🔄
    Automatic WordPress Updates
    WordPress core, themes, and plugins are kept current automatically. No manual updates, no vulnerability windows left open because you forgot to check.
  • 💾
    Daily Automated Backups
    Your site is backed up every day. If anything ever goes wrong: a bad update, accidental deletion, anything, we restore it fast. Your content is never at risk.
  • 🔒
    SSL Certificate, Free
    Every site gets a free SSL certificate, installed and renewed automatically. Your visitors see the padlock. Google sees a secure site. Done.
  • 🛡️
    Security Monitoring & Malware Removal
    Continuous malware scanning and active threat monitoring. If something gets in, we find it and remove it. Your site stays clean without you lifting a finger.
  • Performance Optimization
    Caching, image optimization, server-level tuning, your site loads fast for every visitor. Speed isn’t an add-on, it’s built into how we host.
  • 📡
    Uptime Monitoring
    We watch your site 24/7. If it ever goes down, we know before you do, and we’re already working on it. 99.9% uptime SLA backed by real infrastructure.
  • 🚚
    Free Migration from Any WordPress Host
    Moving from GoDaddy, Bluehost, SiteGround, or any WordPress host? We migrate everything free with zero downtime. Note: Wix, Weebly & Squarespace use proprietary builders and require a fresh WordPress build instead.
  • 🧑‍💻
    Human Support, Under 5 Minutes
    Real person. Real answer. Under 5 minutes. Not a ticket queue. Not an offshore call center. The same knowledgeable team that’s been serving clients since 2016.

What You Stop Worrying About

Every item below is something our clients used to deal with on their own. With UpperLevel managed hosting, it’s all handled.

  • “WordPress needs updating”
    We handle all core, plugin, and theme updates automatically.
  • “My site got hacked”
    Active security monitoring and malware removal mean this rarely happens, and if it does, we fix it.
  • “I accidentally deleted something”
    Daily backups mean we can restore your site quickly, no matter what.
  • “My site is slow”
    Performance is optimized at the server level, not something you have to chase down.
  • “I can’t reach anyone for help”
    Under 5-minute response from a real person who knows your site.
  • “I don’t know if my SSL is current”
    SSL is included, installed, and auto-renewed. Always green.

Get Managed WordPress →

// Getting Started

UP AND RUNNING
IN FOUR STEPS

No technical knowledge needed. We handle the heavy lifting. Most clients are fully migrated and live within 24–48 hours.

01

Choose Your Plan

Select the managed WordPress plan that fits your site. Not sure which? Email us, we’ll recommend the right fit based on your traffic, site size, and needs.

02

We Migrate Your Site

Point us to your current host and we take it from there. We migrate everything, files, database, email, domains, with minimal downtime. Usually done within 24 hours.

03

We Configure Everything

SSL, caching, security, backups, monitoring, all configured and optimized before your site goes live. You don’t touch a setting.

04

You Focus on Your Business

We handle everything from here. Updates run automatically. Backups happen daily. And if you ever need anything, we’re a message away, under 5 minutes.

// How We Compare

UPPERLEVEL VS
THE ALTERNATIVES

See why clients switch from big-name hosts and don’t look back.

FeatureUpperLevel Managed WPGoDaddyWP EngineCheap Shared Hosting
Automatic WordPress Updates Full, core, plugins, themesPartial DIY
Daily Backups Automated dailyAdd-on cost Manual
Free SSL Included & auto-renewedExtra chargeUsually included
Free Migration Always freeLimited free tier
Support Response Time Under 5 minutesHours30–60 minHours–days
Human Support (Real Person) AlwaysOffshore scriptsTiered plans
Transparent Pricing No renewal surprisesBait & switch ratesStable but premiumRenewal hikes
In Business Since201619972010Varies

// What Clients Say

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I often forget about them just because everything they do works so well. NO hassles, no worries, all the uptime for my site.”

John Basler
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“There’s a lot to be said for never having to think, or worry, about my websites. Awesome uptime, reliability, expertise and personal service.”

Mike Shepherd
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“My website has had ZERO downtime since starting with them. I recommend them to everyone.”

Tyler Smith
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I have felt so much more at peace after switching from GoDaddy to UpperLevel. Everything is transparent. I know what I’m paying for.”

Reba Auslander
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Brad has never disappointed with getting me an answer AND the correct answer to any questions ASAP.”

Marie Hoffman
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Brad and his team make the complicated look simple, and they care of it all so I don’t have to. Their rates are extremely reasonable.”

Frank Gerard
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Good customer service isn’t just helpful, it’s what makes people stick around. You’ve built something special, and it shows.”

Ken Scott
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I’ve been with Brad and UpperLevel for years now. Years with no worrying and no headaches. Always full transparency.”

Ryan Stephenson

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I often forget about them just because everything they do works so well. NO hassles, no worries, all the uptime for my site.”

John Basler
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“There’s a lot to be said for never having to think, or worry, about my websites. Awesome uptime, reliability, expertise and personal service.”

Mike Shepherd
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“My website has had ZERO downtime since starting with them. I recommend them to everyone.”

Tyler Smith
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I have felt so much more at peace after switching from GoDaddy to UpperLevel. Everything is transparent. I know what I’m paying for.”

Reba Auslander
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Brad has never disappointed with getting me an answer AND the correct answer to any questions ASAP.”

Marie Hoffman
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Brad and his team make the complicated look simple, and they care of it all so I don’t have to. Their rates are extremely reasonable.”

Frank Gerard
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Good customer service isn’t just helpful, it’s what makes people stick around. You’ve built something special, and it shows.”

Ken Scott
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I’ve been with Brad and UpperLevel for years now. Years with no worrying and no headaches. Always full transparency.”

Ryan Stephenson

// Questions

MANAGED WORDPRESS HOSTING
QUESTIONS
ANSWERED

Everything you need to know before making the switch to managed WordPress hosting.

What exactly is included in managed WordPress hosting?
Everything technical that keeps your WordPress site running: automatic core, plugin, and theme updates; daily backups with easy restore; free SSL certificate; malware scanning and removal; performance optimization; uptime monitoring; free migration from any host; and human support with under 5-minute response times. You don’t need any technical knowledge, UpperLevel handles it all.
How is managed hosting different from regular shared hosting?
With regular shared hosting, you are responsible for all WordPress maintenance yourself, updates, backups, security, performance. With UpperLevel managed hosting, all of that is handled for you by a knowledgeable team. The practical difference: you never get a notification that WordPress needs updating, never worry about a hacked site, and never wait hours for support when something goes wrong.
How long does migration take?
Most migrations are completed within 24 hours. Complex sites with large databases or multiple domains may take up to 48 hours. The UpperLevel team handles everything, you don’t install anything, configure anything, or touch any settings. Just let us know where your site lives and we take it from there.
What if I’m not technical at all?
That’s actually who managed WordPress hosting is designed for. You don’t need to know anything about servers, WordPress settings, DNS, or any other technical details. UpperLevel handles all of it. If you ever have a question, Brad Newman and the team explain everything in plain English, no jargon, no condescension. Clients with zero technical background have been successfully hosted with UpperLevel since 2016.
Is managed WordPress hosting worth the cost?
For most business owners, yes, significantly. Cheap shared hosting requires you to manage WordPress yourself, which takes real time and carries real risk. A hacked or broken site with no available support can cost far more than the difference in monthly fees. UpperLevel managed hosting gives you enterprise infrastructure, complete technical management, and under 5-minute human support at transparent pricing with no hidden fees or renewal surprises.

// Ready to Stop Thinking About Hosting?

YOUR SITE.
COMPLETELY
HANDLED.

Move to managed WordPress hosting that works as hard as you do. Free migration. Real support. No surprises. Since 2016.

UpperLevel is built on WordPress, the platform powering over 40% of the web. Learn more about WordPress performance optimization or explore the WordPress developer resources.