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How to Choose the Right Hosting Plan – WordPress on App Service

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abhishekreddy
Former Employee
May 14, 2025

Let’s walk through how to pick the right plan for your needs.

Choosing the right hosting plan for your WordPress site on Azure App Service can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're just exploring WordPress or launching a high-traffic produ...
Updated May 14, 2025
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SamRueby
Brass Contributor
May 14, 2025

I would push back a little on labeling 'Premium' for "High-load production website". We have found in practice, only small, low-traffic sites work okay on Standard. I agree with "Small production website". But anything more than a few plugins or an intense page-builder theme like Elementor, users will find they need make the jump to Premium.