Impressive Hosting

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Impressive Hosting is a podcast that explores the core tenets of great WordPress hosting, from performance and security to scalability and user experience. Hosted by Jesse Friedman of WP Cloud, each episode features in-depth conversations with industry experts, developers, and hosting professionals who share insights, best practices, and real-world challenges. Whether you’re managing enterprise-level WordPress infrastructure, optimizing hosting for higher education, or scaling for high-traffic events, Impressive Hosting dives into the strategies and technologies that power the modern web.

  1. How and Why Should Registrars Support the WordPress Ecosystem?

    3D AGO

    How and Why Should Registrars Support the WordPress Ecosystem?

    Porkbun just hit 3 million domains under management. Eddie Barksdale shares how registrars can guide customers from domain registration to WordPress hosting without overwhelming them with upsells.  Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    25 min
  2. How Should WordPress Hosts Prepare for High-Traffic Events?

    JAN 6

    How Should WordPress Hosts Prepare for High-Traffic Events?

    Security isn't optional for news sites—they're constant targets for attacks. Claudiu Lodromanean discusses how Newspack protects publishers with two-factor authentication, monitoring systems, and proactive alerting. Most hacks come from password reuse, not sophisticated exploits.  NewspackJetpackElasticsearchWooCommerce Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    28 min
  3. What Does Great Vertical WordPress Hosting Look Like?

    12/30/2025

    What Does Great Vertical WordPress Hosting Look Like?

    Over 330 independent news organizations trust Newspack for their WordPress hosting needs. Discover how they handle massive databases, dynamic content, and traffic spikes while keeping news sites performant and reliable.  NewspackDigital TrendsWordPress VIPGoogle News InitiativeKnight FoundationBangor Daily NewsElasticsearchJetpack

    27 min
  4. What Does It Take to Set Industry Standards for WordPress Hosting?

    12/23/2025

    What Does It Take to Set Industry Standards for WordPress Hosting?

    How do you help hosting companies go to market with WordPress solutions? Jesse Friedman shares his approach to building trust with prospects and crafting custom strategies, from moving down-market to creating specialized vertical solutions.  Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    32 min
  5. What's the Future of WordPress-First Hosting Platforms?

    12/16/2025

    What's the Future of WordPress-First Hosting Platforms?

    What happens when WordPress hosting is built by the team behind WordPress.com? Jesse Friedman and Joshua Goode explore how WP Cloud elevates the entire hosting ecosystem with WordPress-first infrastructure.  Bluehost CloudPork BunConvePressableAWSWordPress VIPJoshua Goode on LinkedIn Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    32 min
  6. How Can Hosting Companies Move Beyond Specs to Solutions?

    12/09/2025

    How Can Hosting Companies Move Beyond Specs to Solutions?

    The days of selling disk space and bandwidth are over. Vikas Singhal explains why hosting companies must embrace the 'saasification of WordPress' to compete with platforms like Shopify and Squarespace.  InstaWPBluehost CloudGutenbergVikas Singhal on LinkedIn Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    35 min
  7. How Should Great WordPress Hosting Evolve?

    12/02/2025

    How Should Great WordPress Hosting Evolve?

    Hosting companies can't just sell hosting anymore, they need to sell experiences. Vikas Singhal discusses how InstaWP's ephemeral sites let customers try WordPress instantly, reducing churn and creating tailored experiences for specific niches like hairdressers or dentists.  InstaWPVikas Singhal on LinkedInCloudFestContact Form 7Gravity FormsElementor Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    28 min
  8. How Can AI Improve WordPress Hosting Support?

    11/25/2025

    How Can AI Improve WordPress Hosting Support?

    Jesse Friedman continues his conversation with Konrad Keck about AI in hosting support. They discuss how AI can enhance support teams rather than replacing them, why forcing customers through AI chatbots creates frustration, and how hosting companies should measure success by customer time saved instead of just cost reduction. They also explore Web Hosting Today and innovation opportunities in the hosting industry. PanelAlphaModulesGardenKonrad on LinkedInEpisode with Tom Fanelli from Convesio Episode with Oliver Click here to watch a video of this episode.

    35 min
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Impressive Hosting is a podcast that explores the core tenets of great WordPress hosting, from performance and security to scalability and user experience. Hosted by Jesse Friedman of WP Cloud, each episode features in-depth conversations with industry experts, developers, and hosting professionals who share insights, best practices, and real-world challenges. Whether you’re managing enterprise-level WordPress infrastructure, optimizing hosting for higher education, or scaling for high-traffic events, Impressive Hosting dives into the strategies and technologies that power the modern web.

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  • Creator
    Jesse Friedman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 WP Cloud
  • Show Website
    Impressive Hosting