DreamHost Review: Is This WordPress-Recommended Web Host Any Good?

Pros

• Guided setup process for WordPress

• Excellent server uptime

Cons

• Signing up can be difficult

• Customer service is poor

DreamHost is a popular web host and one of four web hosting companies officially recommended by WordPress.org. I spent a week testing DreamHost’s shared hosting service to determine if it deserves its positive reputation.

I started with an in-depth examination of DreamHost’s pricing and plans, then purchased a plan and tested several key processes and features, including customer support. You can read how we test web hosting for a full breakdown of this process.

My experience with DreamHost was complicated. I had extended difficulties creating an account and…