Since it was introduced in 2003 WordPress has grown to power several million websites and is the most popular tool for blogging (when hosting your own blog). Whilst it was initially a platform for blogs it has evolved into a Content Management System which can be made to look and behave as you require, without the need for any technical expertise.

Having decided to use WordPress you need to make the most of this by getting the best WordPress Hosting. It is not true to say that all hosting companies are the same. Whilst most Linux based hosting packages will run WordPress not all hosts make it easy to set-up and not all provide support if you have problems (as they see it as third party software).

What you need for best WordPress Hosting is a hosting provider which specifically advertises their support for WordPress and also has a good reputation for their service in general and their support in particular.

Without hesitation I can recommend HostGator. They exceed the technical requirements by running the most up to date versions of the supporting software (web server etc.) and running suPHP for best security. They also have "Quickinstall" which makes it easy to install WordPress with one click. Not only that but if you already have a WordPress site hosted elsewhere (including WordPress.com) HostGator will transfer it over for you at no extra cost.

HostGator's shared web hosting packages include:

• The facility to pay monthly. Although obviously this costs more that paying 12 - 36 months in advance. But in any case there is no contract so you can cancel at any time.

• A Money Back Guarantee - Cancel your hosting within 45 days and you get all your money back.

• 99.9% Uptime Guarantee - So there will be no issues with your site not being accessible.

• Unlimited resources such as storage, bandwidth, email addresses etc. However the cheapest package (Hatchling) is limited to hosting one domain.

• cPanel for controlling everything and extras such as $100 Google AdWords voucher (US customers only).

A key reason why I consider that HostGator provide best WordPress Hosting is their 24/7/365 technical support. Their website offers FAQs and forums on which customers can discuss matters. If you need to contact them you can do so anytime by phone (free in US), live chat or email. I have always found the support team to be very helpful. HostGator Coupon Codes HostGator are well known for their coupons. These reduce your first invoice - the amount you pay during the sign-up process. Below are two coupon codes which you can use:

• WORDPRESSCP1 reduces the first invoice by $9.94. This means that if you are going to pay monthly you get the first month for 1c.

• WORDPRESSCP25 reduces the first invoice by 25%. If you are paying a year or more in advance this gives a significant saving. In fact it reduces the lowest monthly equivalent price to $3.71.