Pick a hosting shapethat fits the workload, not the sales page.
This scorecard compares managed WordPress, shared, and cloud hosting against the constraints that usually decide a migration: site type, traffic, complexity, SEO control, and support expectations.
Make hosting fit explainable.
Choose the workload constraints first. The weighted result is an illustrative shortlist signal, not a provider endorsement.
Evidence standard v1.0 · decision model v1.0 · checked 2026-08-14 · validate with measured traffic, migration inventory, and current vendor terms.
Managed WordPress
A managed CMS path with publishing safeguards and less server maintenance.
Cloud hosting
A more flexible path for traffic sensitivity, custom stacks, and higher operational control.
Shared hosting
A low-complexity, lower-cost path for stable sites with modest operational demands.
| Dimension | Managed WordPress | Cloud hosting | Shared hosting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workload fit (30%) | 5/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Performance headroom (20%) | 4/5 | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Migration fit (15%) | 3/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| SEO and deployment control (20%) | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Support fit (15%) | 4/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Confirm the result against a migration plan, real support terms, and a dated quote before moving production.
Make the platform decision explainable.
The scorecard is a first-pass filter. Confirm the top option against real traffic, current hosting limits, migration access, redirect work, support response terms, and a dated quote before moving production.
Describe the workload
Start with the site type and monthly traffic the platform must serve, not the vendor logo you already have in mind.
Expose the trade-offs
Migration complexity, SEO control, and support expectations change what “best value” actually means.
Take a defensible next step
Use the weighted result as a shortlist signal, then validate limits, quotes, migration scope, and support terms.