Managed WordPress hosting for UK businesses – powered by WP Engine, set up and supported by Union 10. Fast, secure hosting with staging, backups and WordPress expert support.
Why choosing the right hosting matters
Your website is only as strong as the platform it’s built on. That’s why we host our WordPress sites with WP Engine — a leading managed WordPress provider trusted by over 1.5 million websites worldwide.
By combining our design and development expertise with WP Engine’s secure, high-performance hosting, you get a website that’s fast, protected and supported by WordPress specialists around the clock.
Why we use WP Engine
With so many hosting options available, we choose WP Engine because it offers the performance, security and round-the-clock expert support our clients rely on. It’s a platform built specifically for WordPress, backed by a team who genuinely understand the ecosystem and respond quickly when it matters.
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Backed by industry-leading WordPress tools
WP Engine doesn’t just provide hosting — they’re also the team behind essential tools such as Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WP Migrate, Local and the Delicious Brains suite. These tools shape how millions of developers build for WordPress, meaning your site benefits from technology created and maintained by highly respected contributors in the industry.
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Fast performance, straight out of the box
Their platform is tuned specifically for WordPress, with built-in caching, CDN support and performance optimisation. This helps your site load quickly and handle traffic spikes with confidence.
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Enterprise-grade security
Your website is protected by advanced firewalls, active threat detection, DDoS mitigation and automated backups. With millions of threats blocked every year, WP Engine provides a secure, resilient foundation for your site.
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24/7 WordPress-specialist support — fast, reliable and proactive
Support is one of the biggest reasons we partner with WP Engine. If something goes wrong, you don’t want to wait hours — or days — for help. WP Engine offers real-time access to genuine WordPress experts 24/7, with chat response times often under three minutes. Phone support is available when you need to speak to someone directly. It’s fast, knowledgeable support that keeps your site running smoothly at all times.
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Global data centres, including UK hosting
WP Engine provides data centres worldwide, with UK-based hosting options for faster local performance and simpler GDPR compliance.
What you get with our hosting
When you host your site with us (on WP Engine), you benefit from managed WordPress hosting that takes the heavy lifting off your plate. You don’t have to think about servers, updates or configuration — WP Engine handles the underlying infrastructure and WordPress core updates, while we look after your theme and functionality.
You’ll also get automated WordPress and PHP updates, plus an optimised environment built specifically for WordPress. And when you need to make changes, staging environments let you test safely before going live.
Performance and reliability
We want your site to feel instant. That’s why WP Engine includes built-in caching and a global CDN for fast delivery, running on top-tier cloud infrastructure that’s designed to scale when traffic spikes. With proactive monitoring, uptime can reach up to 99.99%.
Security you can trust
Security isn’t a plugin — it’s baked into the platform. WP Engine includes a managed Web Application Firewall (WAF), advanced DDoS protection and threat blocking, and automatic daily backups with one-click restore. The WordPress environment is also hardened using best-practice security measures.
UK-centric hosting
For UK-based businesses and audiences, WP Engine offers UK data centres to improve local response times, with hosting that supports GDPR and UK data-residency expectations. You also get local pricing and support tailored for UK customers.
How our hosting works
Understanding your hosting needs
Before anything is set up, we take time to understand your website’s requirements — expected traffic levels, the technology it uses and any integrations or compliance needs. This helps us recommend the most suitable hosting package. We typically suggest WP Engine for its performance and support, but we’re equally happy to work with any hosting provider you prefer.
Setting up your WP Engine environment
Once the hosting package is agreed, we configure your environment on WP Engine (or your chosen provider). This includes domains, SSL certificates and any staging sites you need. We can handle DNS changes for you or collaborate with your IT team to ensure everything is connected correctly. If required, we’ll also help with SMTP relays, Google Maps API keys and other essential integrations.
Deploying and optimising your site
Your WordPress theme and content are deployed to the hosting platform and tuned for performance — caching rules, image handling, redirects and more. We also connect your site to tools such as Google Search Console (including sitemap submission), Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, giving you clear insight into how your site performs. If you need cookie consent software, we can help with that too.
Ongoing care and monitoring
Between the hosting provider’s managed platform and our own oversight, your site benefits from:
→ Security patches and platform updates
→ Continuous uptime monitoring
→ Regular performance checks
→ Help with content or feature updates (depending on your care plan)
Why hosting quality matters
Cheaper shared hosting can seem appealing at first, but it often leads to issues with performance, reliability and security. Shared servers split their resources across hundreds of websites, which can affect stability and leave you more vulnerable to outages or security risks. In the long run, this can cost more time, effort and money than it saves.
→ Common issues with low-cost shared hosting include:
→ Slower loading times and inconsistent performance
→ Limited, generic support rather than WordPress specialists — with response times that can take hours or even days
→ More manual work for updates, backups and security
→ Reduced resilience during busy periods or traffic spikes
→ Often hidden costs like no included SSL certificate — meaning extra cost and setup for essential site security
Managed WordPress hosting (like WP Engine) is built specifically for WordPress, with performance, security and specialist support at its core. It provides a stable foundation your website can grow on — without the constant technical challenges that come with bargain hosting plans.
Build your website on something solid
Whether you’re launching a new WordPress website or looking to move an existing one to a more reliable setup, we can guide you through the whole process. We’ll review your site, your traffic and any technical requirements, then recommend the hosting environment that suits your business best — WP Engine or any other platform you prefer.
Get in touch and let’s make sure your website has the fast, secure foundation it needs.
FAQs
FAQs
If you have a question, please use our short form to send it over. We’re always happy to chat.
Yes — backups are essential. After investing time and effort into building your website, it’s important to protect it. Backups safeguard you against issues such as software update errors, accidental content deletion or unexpected technical problems.
Most managed hosting platforms provide daily backups, often stored for 30 days or more. Off-site backups can also be added for extra peace of mind.
If anything ever goes wrong, having reliable backups means you can quickly roll your site back to a point when everything was working correctly.
It’s also worth noting that many cheap hosting providers don’t include backups, or charge extra for them — which is another reason budget hosting can cost more in the long run.
Shared hosting is cheaper but usually slower, less secure and supported by generalist teams. Managed hosting is optimised for WordPress and includes performance tuning, security tools, backups and specialist support.
Yes. We offer maintenance plans that keep your site secure, up to date and performing well. Regular updates are important — they protect your site from security risks and help maintain speed and stability.
Depending on the level of support you need, our plans can include updates, monitoring, performance checks and small content or feature changes. If you prefer to manage things yourself, we can also provide training so you feel confident keeping everything up to date.
Our hosting recommendations focus on WordPress, as that’s what we specialise in and what we build. However, if your project uses another platform or technology, we’re happy to point you in the right direction and recommend a hosting provider that suits your setup.
Absolutely. That’s exactly what we’re here for. Because we’ve built your site, we already understand how it works and what it needs to run smoothly. We’ll review your expected traffic, technical requirements and budget, then recommend a hosting setup that fits your business.
We can be as hands-on or hands-off as you prefer — from advising on the right plan to handling the entire setup and configuration for you. You don’t need to worry about the technical side at all.
In almost all cases, yes. Managed hosting provides built-in caching, CDN support and an optimised infrastructure that delivers noticeably faster load times. Unlike cheap shared hosting, your site isn’t competing for resources with hundreds of other websites — so if one site is under attack or using excessive resources, yours won’t slow down as a result.
The way we often explain it is simple: you can have a Ferrari, but it’ll never perform properly on a dirt track. Your hosting works the same way — the better the platform, the better your website can run.
Yes — we always recommend using an SSL certificate. It gives people confidence when browsing your site and helps protect their data. It also matters for visibility: search engines like Google favour secure websites because SSL prevents tampering and shows your site is trustworthy.
Most good managed hosting platforms (including WP Engine) include free SSL certificates. Many cheaper shared hosts don’t, which can mean extra hidden cost and added configuration work. So you end up paying more.
With hosting, you usually get what you pay for. Cheap hosting can seem like a bargain at first, but the essentials you actually need — fast support, SSL certificates, backups, uptime monitoring and proper caching — are often missing or charged as add-ons. Once you include those extras, the “cheap” option often ends up costing more.
Lower-cost platforms also tend to be slower, less secure and less reliable, which can impact your website’s performance and your customers’ experience.
This is why we always recommend choosing solid, well-supported hosting. It gives you speed, stability and the right tools from day one — and saves you a lot of frustration in the long run.
No. We often recommend WP Engine for its speed, security and fast, specialist support — especially useful if your site ever goes offline and needs urgent attention. But you’re not tied to it. We’re happy to work with any hosting provider you prefer.
Markos Tsimikalis // Hungry Donkey
Union 10 have been a pleasure to work with. On point with clearly communicated steps, and deliverables, they have been very empathetic with our brand and project, and this shows in the end result.
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