Running a WordPress agency comes with its own set of challenges – juggling multiple client projects, managing complex websites and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. As an agency, you need hosting that does more than just serve up websites. You need something that scales with you, supports your team and gives you the tools to stay ahead of the game.

The problem is, not all hosting providers are built with agencies in mind. Many options fall short when it comes to performance, flexibility or the ability to handle multiple sites at once. And when you’re working on high-stakes client projects, downtime, slow loading speeds and a lack of support can quickly become headaches you don’t need.

But don’t worry – here, we’ll explore how to find a platform that gives you peace of mind, powerful tools and the flexibility your agency needs to thrive!

Choosing the right hosting for agencies that use WordPress

When it comes to choosing a hosting provider for your WordPress agency, there’s a lot to think about. For starters, you need a platform that can handle the scale of your operations. As your agency grows, your hosting needs will grow with it. You want a solution that can scale smoothly, with minimal downtime or disruption.

The right hosting provider should also make collaboration a breeze. Your developers, designers and marketing teams have to work together without constantly hitting roadblocks. Whether it’s staging environments for testing, easy rollbacks when things go wrong or simple workflows for your non-technical team members, a good hosting provider can make or break your internal processes.

Additionally, security and support are non-negotiable. As an agency, your clients’ sites and data are your responsibility. You need a hosting provider that offers sturdy security features, frequent updates and, perhaps most importantly, stellar customer support when things go wrong. Time is money, and when an issue arises, you need to know that someone’s there to help resolve it quickly.

Challenges agencies using WordPress face with hosting

Here are some of the most common hurdles agencies face when it comes to hosting:

• Managing multiple sites: If you’re handling dozens or even hundreds of sites, trying to manage them all with a traditional hosting setup can quickly become a nightmare. From updating plugins to ensuring every site is performing at its best, keeping everything in check takes time and effort. Without a unified platform, it’s easy to lose track of critical updates or mismanage a site’s performance.
• Scalability issues: Some hosting providers simply aren’t built to accommodate the rapid growth that agencies often experience. When you don’t have the infrastructure to scale easily, it can lead to slowdowns, downtime and frustrated clients.
• Collaboration roadblocks: Agencies thrive on teamwork, but many hosting platforms don’t offer the flexibility or tools to support easy collaboration – no coordination between developers, designers and clients, or the ability to test new features in isolated environments.
• Security and compliance concerns: Ensuring that every site you manage is secure and compliant can be an exhausting task, especially when dealing with government institutions or industries like healthcare or finance that require strict standards. Trying to patch vulnerabilities across multiple sites or, worse – dealing with a security breach, can put both your agency’s reputation and your client’s at risk.
• Time-consuming support: When something goes wrong with your hosting, you need support that’s quick, knowledgeable and available when you need it most. Unfortunately, many hosting providers don’t offer the level of support that agencies require, leaving your team scrambling to solve issues on their own.

Pantheon: The top hosting choice for agencies

Traditional WordPress hosting focuses primarily on server infrastructure and basic CMS functionality. However, agencies require much more to operate efficiently. At Pantheon, we recognize that the reality is far more complex than content management and hosting.

Our WebOps approach for WordPress hosting is just the solution you need. We integrate the critical components necessary for agencies to deliver exceptional WordPress experiences while managing multiple client relationships. Unlike traditional hosts that leave agencies to cobble together their own solutions for development workflows, security and scaling, Pantheon provides these capabilities in a unified platform – here’s how:

Multiple website management solutions

As your agency takes on more clients and projects, managing multiple WordPress sites can become a logistical nightmare. With Pantheon, however, site management becomes easy and efficient. Pantheon offers a centralized dashboard where you can view and manage all of your sites in one place. This means no more hopping between different platforms or struggling with complicated interfaces to keep track of client projects.

What makes this even more powerful is how Pantheon’s dashboard brings all your teams – development, IT and marketing – into a single collaborative environment. Developers can push code confidently with built-in version control, marketers can preview updates and launch campaigns in real-time, and IT can manage security, performance and uptime with ease. With everything accessible from one place, workflows stay aligned, silos disappear and projects move faster with fewer miscommunications.

Additionally, the powerful Multidev environments allow your team to manage, update and test multiple sites in parallel without interrupting other projects. Whether you’re managing a handful of client sites or dozens, Pantheon ensures that each one operates smoothly with minimal maintenance and maximum performance.

Developer tools and client collaboration features

Pantheon provides an impressive suite of developer tools designed to streamline workflows, improve collaboration and ensure smooth deployments. With Dev, Test, Live environments, developers can create separate environments for each site and work independently before merging their changes. This makes it easy to test new features or troubleshoot problems without risking downtime for live sites.

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For agencies that need to collaborate with clients regularly, Pantheon offers tools that make it easy for non-technical team members to spin up new branches, manage content and implement updates without needing advanced coding knowledge. This reduces reliance on technical staff and lets your team focus on delivering results for your clients.

Future-proof your agency with scalable hosting infrastructure

Pantheon’s container-based infrastructure is designed with scalability in mind, ensuring that your agency can grow without worrying about outgrowing your hosting platform. As client demands increase, Pantheon’s flexible, cloud-based infrastructure can scale effortlessly to meet the need for more bandwidth, storage and computing power.

Also, this container-based approach means each WordPress site runs in an isolated environment with its own resources, preventing the “noisy neighbor” problem common with shared hosting.

Pantheon in action: Spire Orthopedic Partners

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Before switching to Pantheon, Spire Orthopedic Partners struggled with managing multiple sites across different hosting platforms. To address these challenges, Spire partnered with Modea (a digital consultancy specializing in healthcare), and they recommended Pantheon as the ideal solution for unifying and streamlining Spire’s web presence.

With Pantheon, Spire’s digital presence transformed into one easy-to-manage platform. The results speak for themselves: Spire saw a 25% increase in online bookings and impressive SEO and accessibility scores thanks to Pantheon’s optimized hosting environment. By migrating to Pantheon, Spire was able to reduce maintenance time, improve patient engagement and ensure compliance – all while offering a smooth experience for their marketing team.

The Pantheon platform centralized our web assets and that has made a huge difference in our day-to-day operations. It’s one web platform that meets all our needs, drives strong results and maintains strong compliance standards.” 

– Nicole Monsky, CMO at Spire

Comparing agency hosting costs: Pantheon vs. alternatives

Cost is always a key factor. However, it’s crucial to remember that the cheapest option isn’t always the best. While many hosting providers may offer lower upfront costs, they often come with hidden fees or lack the advanced features that agencies need. 

Pantheon: Scalable pricing for agency growth

Pantheon’s pricing is designed to be flexible and scalable, making it easy for agencies to adjust as their needs grow. We offer several tiers, with plans that cater specifically to agencies managing multiple WordPress sites. While the initial cost may seem higher than basic shared hosting services, the value you get in terms of performance, security, support and scalability far outweighs the difference.

Other hosting providers: Hidden costs and limited features

On the other hand, many traditional hosting providers, like shared hosting or entry-level VPS options, appear cheaper at first glance but often come with limitations. For example, cheaper hosting plans might restrict the number of sites you can host, limit bandwidth or even charge extra for SSL certificates, staging environments or developer tools. These limitations can lead to hidden costs as your agency grows.

Additionally, lower-cost hosts typically offer minimal customer support, which can be a major headache when you run into issues that require immediate attention. Without 24/7 expert support, downtime or security issues can quickly lead to lost revenue, frustrated clients and wasted time.

It’s clear that with Pantheon, you get an all-in-one solution that streamlines workflows, provides scalability and minimizes the risk of downtime – all of which translate into long-term savings for your agency.

Get started with Pantheon today

Whether you’re managing a growing portfolio of sites or looking for better collaboration tools, Pantheon offers the features and support you need to take your agency to the next level. From smooth staging environments and developer-friendly tools to top-tier customer support and unmatched scalability, Pantheon is designed specifically with agencies in mind.

The best part is that getting started is simple. Pantheon offers an easy onboarding process, so you can migrate your existing sites or start fresh without missing a beat. Once you’re on board, you’ll quickly realize that Pantheon’s streamlined workflows and optimized infrastructure will save your agency valuable time and resources, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: growing your business and delighting your clients.

Transform the way you work – contact Pantheon today!