{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Agency Action","title":"The WordPress Hosting Trap: What Agencies Get Wrong","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/415a2425\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1558,"description":"On this episode of The WP Minute’s Agency Action podcast, Kurt and Toby explore the complexities of WordPress hosting. They discuss the various factors that influence the choice of hosting providers, the importance of support, and the implications of DNS management. The guys also offer guidance on upselling hosting and maintenance services, the role of AI in support, and the financial aspects of hosting services. It’s real talk about the challenges agencies face!\n\nWant to learn more about choosing the right web host? Check out The WP Minute’s free Hosting Decoded course.\n\nTakeaways:\nChoosing a hosting provider involves evaluating performance, support, and cost.\nSupport options vary widely among hosting companies and impact user experience.\nUpselling hosting and maintenance services can create recurring revenue for agencies.\nAI in hosting support is still developing and may not meet all needs.\nCost analysis reveals that hosting maintenance can be more expensive than anticipated.\nManaging plugin weight is essential for website performance.\nDNS management can enhance website speed and reliability.\nAgencies should be proactive in discussing hosting options with clients.\nImportant Links:\nKurt’s Agency: Mañana No Mas\nToby’s Agency: The Mighty Mo!\nFollow Kurt & Toby:\nLinkedIn: Kurt | Toby\nAgency Action Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kS5vUqkfftJvPma8CT6Sg5RVHfNHiDpJN8Xgd6S0YNc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80NDFj/MDc1MGQ4ZGI0NzY2/ZDA1YzE0YjE3ZjU0/OThmZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}