It’s all about raw speed today, as we take a look at our 8 WordPress Hosting providers and find out who is fastest this week.
Our test location has also made a move across the pond from Dallas, USA to London, UK. Will that make a difference?
Desktop Speed Test – Week 2 Method
- Compare 8 WordPress Hosts
- Use 8 Live Sites, each with a Different Host but with Identical Content (you can check them out here)
- Use GTmetrix Speed Test
- Location of Test: London, UK
- Frequency of Testing: Every Hour for 7 Days
- Total Number of Tests = 1 x24 x7 x8 = 1,344 (xHours xDays xSites)
- Desktop Speed Testing is checking how long it takes for a website to fully load using a desktop internet browser
Which WordPress Host will conquer the Desktop Speed Test this week?
WordPress Hosts
Identical Live Sites
Total Tests
WordPress Host #1: SiteGround
WordPress Host #2: A2 Hosting
WordPress Host #3: GoDaddy
WordPress Host #4: DreamHost
WordPress Host #5: InMotion Hosting
WordPress Host #6: HostGator
WordPress Host #7: Bluehost
WordPress Host #8: Web Hosting Hub
Desktop Speed Test – Week 2 Summary Table
There have been some small changes in the rankings this week, but the big news is we have a new Number 1 with A2 Hosting overtaking GoDaddy.
Also, all hosts experienced a drop in their average page speed from last week. This was to be expected, with the test location moving further away (from Dallas, USA last week to London, UK this week)
The ranking changes from last week are:
- GoDaddy from #1 to #2
- A2 Hosting from #2 to #1
- Inmotion from #3 to #5
- SiteGround from #4 to #3
- Dreamhost from #5 to #4
- Hub unchanged at #6
- Bluehost from #7 to #8
- Hostgator from #8 to #7
Desktop Speed Test – Week 2 Winner
The Desktop Speed Test Winner is…
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