Hosting Complex WordPress Websites Doesn't Have to be So Hard
Last modified: March 26, 2024
When it comes to managing the needs of a BuddyBoss community, we have evaluated the current offerings on the market and put together a list of reliable hosts that will meet your needs. We have broken our recommendations into two groups – one set of recommendations for those users who are using the BuddyBoss theme + platform, and another set of recommendations for those users who are using the BuddyBoss platform and application.
BuddyBoss Web Only
BuddyBoss is a platform designed to transform WordPress websites into dynamic, engaging communities. Communities using BuddyBoss have a lot of potential; however, hosting active social communities can be challenging. Unlike traditional WordPress sites where caching can significantly reduce the consumption of resources by serving static content to non-admin users, BuddyBoss websites operate on a different premise. These sites are built to support real-time user interactions, such as messaging, forums, and social groups, which means the content is constantly changing and cannot be cached effectively.
The dynamic nature of these communities impacts how resources are used and managed, making scalability a critical concern for BuddyBoss users. A standard hosting solution that works well for most WordPress websites might not be equipped to handle the high volume of concurrent users engaging in real-time activities on a BuddyBoss site. Most novice users and many WordPress enthusiasts are often surprised by how different a BuddyBoss website’s hosting needs are from a simple blog or e-commerce store.
To put it succinctly, the effective handling of live interactions without lag or downtime requires a hosting infrastructure that can manage a significant load, maintain speedy response times, and offer high availability.
To review our list of recommended hosts for the BuddyBoss theme and platfom, click the button below.
BuddyBoss Web + App
Hosting the application is quite a bit different than your typical WordPress install so special considerations need to be made.
The primary difference between the application and the web is how users interact with the application and expect it to perform. What we have found is that App users expect the application to be fast because most of the apps they use are quite responsive, and app users’ consumption of content and refresh rates are significantly higher than web users. Combining higher expectations and increased activity means you need more resources powering your website and traditional WordPress hosting is not suitable.
To view our short list of recommended hosts for the App, click the button below.