Picking the right WordPress host isn’t always easy. There are so many unknowns you have to consider. Is it the right fit? Will switching hosts really solve your site’s issues? Sometimes you just need to see for yourself.
If you’re looking to experience our premium services without the upfront cost, we have something for you: a free first month of premium Managed WordPress hosting on select Kinsta plans. You get the best of Kinsta with zero commitment and 100% value right from the start.
In this blog, we walk you through how it works, what’s in it for you, and what to expect after your first free month. Ready to explore Kinsta’s newest offer? Let’s dive in!
How does it work?
New customers signing up for monthly plans on select plans can receive the first month of free managed WordPress hosting. Simply sign up (no, you don’t have to talk to sales!), and your first month is free.
From then on, you have access to all the tools and features that make Kinsta the top choice for WordPress hosting.
Don’t worry about migrations – our team does all the heavy lifting with free migrations and expedited migrations if you’re in a rush.
What’s waiting for you at Kinsta?
Performance, security, and reliable support are all critical for hosting, and Kinsta delivers the best of all worlds right out of the box.
MyKinsta: your all-in-one WordPress dashboard
Having all you need to fully manage one or multiple WordPress sites from a single dashboard makes your work fast and efficient. The MyKinsta dashboard has dozens of settings and tools to improve your WordPress site performance. Some web hosts charge extra for these tools, but we include them with every plan.
One of its features is the Analytics tool. It offers valuable insights into your site’s page load speeds, traffic, and uptime. With Analytics, you can see how your site is performing. You’ll also find details on resource usage, so you can make informed decisions about scaling or adjusting your plan as your site grows.
For example, in a case study, Adapting Social revealed how they leveraged MyKinsta to monitor and optimize their site’s performance.
Christopher Iafelice, Chief Operating Offer at Adapting Social, shares how MyKinsta supported them to make informed decisions:
“MyKinsta gives us the tools we need to deliver better results for our clients, and we’re excited to leverage more of their features. With tools like Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Edge Caching, we’re set to make our websites even faster and more efficient. Kinsta is a game-changer for us. With them as our trusted partner, we’ve been able to streamline our operations, improve website performance, and exceed client expectations.”
Optimized performance with built-in features
Kinsta’s built-in server-level caching is a key feature for improving your site’s speed. Caching allows returning visitors to load your site faster since it doesn’t have to generate new content each time.
Kinsta takes care of clearing your cache when you update content, so you won’t have to worry about outdated pages being served.
You also have access to other performance-enhancing features such as global CDN, isolated container technology, and continuous database optimizations, which can collectively improve your WordPress site’s speed by up to 200%.
Kinsta’s infrastructure is built on Google Cloud’s premium network. This means your site benefits from cutting-edge technology like high-performance C3D machines without needing additional plugins.
Robust security
Security is just as important as performance. This is why every Kinsta-hosted site is secured with multiple layers of protection, such as enterprise-level firewalls, DDoS protection, proactive monitoring, isolated container technology, and the list goes on and on.
Don’t just take our word for it. Thousands of Kinsta customers have experienced firsthand the peace of mind that comes with Kinsta hosting.
One of them is Waseda University, a research-intensive institution located at the heart of Tokyo. With Kinsta, they found a solution to anticipate potential attacks and take a proactive approach in securing user sites:
“Moving to Kinsta has taken our security to the next level. Thanks to Kinsta, we have achieved an improved level of service (both functional and non-functional) and further enhanced security while eliminating administrative tasks. What’s even more exciting is that with all of these improvements, we are able to operate and maintain our system without increasing our costs.” – Mr. Kenta Matsuura IT Strategies Division at Waseda University
Automatic and manual backups
Many people don’t realize how critical backups are until something goes wrong. Kinsta makes it super simple to configure automatic backups. With just a few clicks, you have daily backups set up, and if you need them more frequently (like hourly backups), you can easily upgrade that as well.
You can also download backups locally, which some users prefer for added peace of mind. When you need that extra layer of protection, you can always create a manual backup before making big changes to your site. Then you can restore your site quickly if anything goes wrong.
24/7/365 engineering support
It’s also worth noting that Kinsta’s support isn’t just for emergencies or troubleshooting. You can always ask for advice on how to optimize your site, whether it’s improving speed, fine-tuning settings, or exploring more advanced features.
Kinsta’s (real human!) support team, consisting of expert engineers, is well-known for going above and beyond to ensure that your site runs like a well-oiled machine.
Flexible billing options
With Kinsta, you can choose monthly or annual billing – whichever works best for you. Sticking with the monthly plan offers flexibility, but annual plans come with added savings—essentially two months free. It’s a smart option for businesses planning long-term.
After your free month, your plan will automatically renew at the regular price. Billing starts in the second month and will include your plan and any add-ons you’ve chosen.
With the flexibility Kinsta offers, you’re not locked into anything after your first free month.
If you cancel during the free month, your plan will end immediately, and you won’t be able to sign up for another free month. But you’ll still have the flexibility to switch plans later if your needs change.
Remember, even after your free month, you still have a full month to continue exploring Kinsta risk-free thanks to our 30-day money-back guarantee. Whether you upgrade or stay with your current plan, you can still cancel within those 30 days for a refund and can continue exploring Kinsta with confidence and no long-term risk.
With Kinsta, you have the flexibility to scale up and down depending on your needs. According to Troy Benjamin, Founder of BlakBrews, the Australian company reached a major milestone when he won the grand prize and Ramsay’s mentorship from Gordon Ramsay’s TV show:
“One of the big perks of Kinsta is that it has small plans all the way up to enterprise. No matter what, you feel confident that your client’s gonna be safe and sound. Downgrading and upgrading is also very easy, depending on where you want to be at. Very helpful.” – Troy Benjamin, Founder of BlakBrews
Get the most out of your Kinsta experience
Your free month with Kinsta is the perfect time to dive into features you might not use every day but can make a big difference in how you manage and optimize your site.
Beyond the basics, there are a few add-ons you can try during this period, and they can help you get the full picture of what Kinsta offers. Make sure you test these premium add-ons:
Redis
Kinsta’s platform includes built-in page caching, which works well for most sites. However, some sites have content that changes so frequently that page caching can’t keep up with dynamic pages like those of e-commerce sites with live inventory, forums with active discussions, or membership sites with dynamic content. In these situations, Redis is a perfect add-on.
Reverse proxy
A reverse proxy acts as an intermediary server that directs users’ requests to the appropriate backend server or service. For a WordPress setup on Kinsta, the reverse proxy add-on allows you to seamlessly connect a main site with a subsite.
External backups
The external backup add-on allows you to back up your WordPress site’s files, database, or both to external storage platforms like Google Cloud Storage or Amazon S3. You can choose a weekly or monthly backup frequency, and Kinsta securely transfers the data to the selected storage service.
How does it work for Kinsta affiliates?
If you are a Kinsta affiliate, this will make it easier for you to refer new clients to Kinsta and ensure a smooth signup process for your referrals. You can benefit long-term from recommending Kinsta; our churn rate proves that once a customer tries Kinsta’s hosting, they will rarely go away!
When referring new clients to any of the first-month free plans, the qualification period starts from the second month. This means that for these selected first-month free plans, the qualification period will be three months instead of two months as for the other plans.
Start promoting Kinsta’s free month now on your website, in your reviews or articles!
Be a part of our mission in driving the web forward and join Kinsta’s Affiliate Program.
Summary
Your first month with Kinsta is the perfect opportunity to explore everything a premium managed WordPress host can do for your website—without any commitment.
Take full advantage of this time. Dive into the platform, try the add-ons, and experience firsthand how Kinsta’s infrastructure boosts your site’s speed and uptime. Whether you’re testing new staging environments, adding extra WordPress sites, or tracking your site’s growth, you can experiment and find what works best for your needs.
Ready to get started? Don’t waste any time. Sign up now.
Loise Dizon is a writer before she is a marketer. Her passion for words, design, and storytelling led her to leave the newsroom for marketing. She now thrives as Kinsta’s Digital Marketing Coordinator who produces its newsletters, case studies, and social media content.
