Finally, a fully managed WordPress Hosting Service
Take the complexity out of website maintenance with a managed WordPress hosting platform that gives you industry-leading speed, security, and support.
What makes Sharp Instincts the best managed WordPress host?
At Sharp Instincts, excellence is powered by smart infrastructure and seasoned WordPress expertise. Hosted on Google’s fastest network, our platform delivers blazing speed and airtight security. Beyond routine automation, we offer proactive oversight and round-the-clock care from real WordPress professionals, so peace of mind is never out of reach. It’s this strategic blend of technology and human insight that keeps your digital presence consistently ahead of the curve.
Managed WordPress hosting - Plan Comparison
| Core | Sharp Instincts | WP Engine | Kinsta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan | Value Plan | Essential | Single 125K |
| No. of websites Number of websites available to host under the base plan | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Website Visits Number of website page visits per month | Unlimited | 25,000 | 125,000 |
| Storage (Disk) The amount of disk space available | 30 GB | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Bandwidth Measured in Gigabytes transferred per month of data from your site(s) | Unlimited | 75 GB | N/A |
| Server Location Physical location of the data servers hosting your site(s) | Sydney, Australia | Sydney, Australia | Sydney, Australia |
| Security | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Proactive Wordpress Security Taking steps to prevent attacks before they happen by installation and configuration of security plugins and enable strong login methods | Unknown | ||
| Site Monitoring Alerts Monitor availability/uptime of the website | |||
| DDoS Protection DDoS protection against common attacks like brute-force attempts and script exploits, which try to flood a website with requests to crash it | |||
| Managed Firewall Proactively protect your website from potential threats from hackers | |||
| Automated Security Scans Automated wordpress security scans for vulnerabilities | |||
| Pre-launch technical health assessment Personalised pre-launch review of core web vitals, performance and WP best practices | |||
| Malware Scans Automated scans of website codes for malware | |||
| CMS Bruteforce Protection Protection safeguards against automated attacks that try to guess login credentials | Unknown | Unknown | |
| IPDB Distributed Firewall Enforces a blacklist of malicious IP addresses across multiple systems | Unknown | Unknown |
| Support | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Channels Support channels - contact us at any time using the phone and email support channels and our experts will take care of you. | Phone + Email | Chat only | Chat only |
| Auto-renewing SSL Secure your site with SSL that renews automatically | |||
| Custom onboarding & support Support with our onboarding technical manager to ensure a white-glove migration and easy launch | Partial | ||
| Ongoing technical support Continuous assistance and maintenance for your website(s) | |||
| Site performance investigations Analyze website speed and identify bottlenecks for optimization | Partial | ||
| Automated and On-demand Backups We automatically backup your site every day and store them for up to 90 days | 90 Days | 40 Days | 14 Days |
| Staging Site Provision of staging website for easy review of website changes | |||
| Application Load Balancer Load balancer implementation for your heavy traffic, high performance websites | (additional cost) | ||
| Programmatic SMS message delivery Easy integration for SMS delivery for your application needs | (additional cost) | ||
| Additional domain redirects Easy redirects for additional domains for your business | 10 redirects |
| Infrastructure Compliance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| ISO 27001 | |||
| ISO 27017 | Unknown | ||
| ISO 27018 | Unknown | ||
| GDPR | Unknown | ||
| PCI DSS Level 1 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| AICPA - SOC | |||
| CSA - Cloud Security Alliance | Unknown | ||
| IRAP | Unknown | Unknown |
| Performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal frontend performance Optimal frontend performance ensures websites load quickly and smoothly for users | |||
| Performance optimization for Search Ranking Performance optimization for Search Ranking improves website speed and user experience to boost search engine rankings | |||
| Website Email Delivery with Dedicated IP Website Email Delivery with Dedicated IP improves email deliverability and reduces the risk of emails being marked as spam. |
Benefits of a Managed WordPress host
Managed WordPress hosting from Sharp Instincts means high-end performance, active security, and hands-on expert care. We manage the backend essentials – from speed tuning and seamless updates to vigilant threat monitoring – so you can grow your business with absolute confidence and zero tech stress.
Effortless site managementProactive wordpress security, site monitoring alerts, daily backups and staging environment setup.
Protect your business67M+ cyber attacks blocked every year by our security solutions, with free SSL and platform-level protection.
Boost performance+40% page speed increase seen on our platform with reliable uptime during important traffic spikes.
Expert serviceReach out anytime through phone or email, and our responsive support team will step in with solutions
A smarter way to manage site hosting
Experience hosting that’s built for simplicity and performance – where expert support, enterprise-grade security, and lightning-fast speed come together to give your WordPress site the reliability, scalability, and peace of mind it deserves
Engineered for Unmatched WordPress Speed
Your site deserves to move at the speed of thought. Our infrastructure – featuring NVMe SSDs, LiteSpeed servers, and a global CDN – delivers that velocity. Faster loads mean better engagement, reduced bounce rates, and rankings that rise with every millisecond shaved.
An Impenetrable Fortress for Your Website
Security isn’t an afterthought – it’s built into everything we do. Our infrastructure shields your site with a proactive WAF, real-time malware scanning, and resilient DDoS defence. These multilayered safeguards stop threats in their tracks and preserve what matters most: your data, uptime, and brand reputation.
Reliable Support, Just a Call or Email Away
You get 24/7/365 expert support for solving problems on the spot. And if you need a closer partnership, you can choose the Advanced Support add-on for enhanced support or the Premium Support add-on, which gives you access to our Senior Support Engineers, who act as an extension of your in-house team.
High-Performance Hosting for WooCommerce Success
From setup to scaling, you’re never on your own. Reach out anytime through phone or email, and our responsive support team will step in with solutions, guidance, and ongoing care to keep your hosting environment stress-free.
SK Designer Living runs a very successful eCommerce business aided by a partnership with Sharp Instincts for all its digital marketing.
NRG Property is a newcomer in the commercial property game & sought out Sharp Instincts to help setup & manage their digital presence
WordPress Hosting Price
- Custom onboarding
- Access to senior technical experts
- Ongoing website health assessments
- 99.99% SLA
- Optimized front & backend performance
- Site performance investigations
- Enterprise-grade security
- Layer 3 + 4 DDoS protection
All Essential WordPress features, plus:
- Consultative support & regular business reviews
- Specialized technical account support
- Advanced DDoS and managed WAF
- High performance site search
- WordPress Multisite
- Application Performance Monitoring
1800 512 124End-to-end management
We offer complete lifecycle support for your WordPress environment. From smooth site migrations and setup to continuous performance enhancements and active security oversight, our WordPress specialists ensure your site stays fast, safe, and flawless – freeing you to focus entirely on growth.”
- High-Performance Global Infrastructure
- Expert Managed Platform
- Free White-Glove Website Migration
- High-Performance Global Infrastructure
- Expert Managed Platform
- Free White-Glove Website Migration
- Advanced Activity Log
- Built-in Performance & SEO Tools
- WooCommerce Optimised Hosting
Here’s Why Our Customers Love Us
From responsive support that feels like part of your team to lightning-fast website performance, there are plenty of reasons why our users keep recommending us!
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions Australian businesses most often ask us about this service.