WP Engine: What Coupons Are Available for May 2020?

How to Use Our WP Engine Coupon

Here’s a quick guide if you’re familiar with using coupon codes. (If not, scroll down to the more detailed steps with images and more thorough explanations.)

1. Click the large “Get Discount” button on the right; it takes you to the WP Engine Website. Or go to the website yourself, and copy down our discount code (“WIHT20“).
2. Browse the plans that WP Engine offers. Pick a plan.
3. On the right of the screen, in the box with your hosting plan details, enter our coupon code (if it’s not already there) in the field on the bottom and click “Apply.”
4. On the same page, you can confirm the details of your hosting plan, select additional services, choose your subscription period, and enter your information and billing details.
5. Confirm that all the information on the page is correct and that your discount has been applied, and be sure to review the terms of service and privacy policy.

That’s it! You’re ready to get started with your new WordPress website.

Still not sure WP Engine is the right host for you? Check out our user reviews of WP Engine or check our other deals and discounts instead.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Using Our WP Engine Coupon Code

If the above steps were confusing or a bit too fast for comfort, let me break them down in more detail.

When a coupon code can potentially save you hundreds of dollars, it’s important that you understand how to redeem it correctly.

Step #1 – Click a WP Engine link on this page or go to the WP Engine Website

There is a large button on the right of this page that says “Get Discount.”

Click it.

Step #2 – Browse Hosting Plans and Pick One

Once on the site, look at their standard plans.

Look at the features each plan provides and decide which one meets your needs.

When you’re ready, click the sign-up button at the top or bottom of the table next to the plan you’d like to sign up on.

Step #3 – Review Order Details

The order form page will show the plan you selected, as well as the subscription term (monthly or annual plan).

Double check that you’re happy with the plan and terms that are selected.

Step #4 – Enter Coupon Code (if necessary)

On the right side of the order page, you will see a billing summary based on your order choices.

It will show you the current cost that you will need to pay, and it also has an input field for a coupon:

This is where you’ll type in our promo code “WIHT20“, or better yet, copy and paste it so there’s no chance of typos.

Once you click the “Apply” button beside the input field, the summary should update with a lower price.

If all went well, you’ll see a new line at the bottom of the summary section with green text that says “WIHT20 discount” along with “(20%).”

The price at the very bottom of the summary beside “Total:” should now be half the amount of the “plan” line above.

Step #5 – Finish Checking Out

From here you’ll just need to fill out your basic billing information like your credit card details, and contact information.

Once you’re satisfied, read and agree to the terms of service and click the large button at the bottom of the page that says “create my site.”

WP Engine vs. Competitors

WP Engine is a great host when you’re positive that you’ll only want to host WordPress sites, and need high performance.

They offer 24/7 customer support, as well as managed services, meaning that they take care of all the server management so that you only need to focus on using WordPress itself.

There are some situations where WP Engine might not be the best host service for you.

The most common situations where you should consider other hosts are:

1. When you might change your CMS in the future – WP Engine only supports WordPress.
2. When price is your priority – WP Engine isn’t the most expensive host company, but it’s not cheap either.
3. You want something in-between shared and dedicated – WP Engine’s plans are on either shared or dedicated servers. If you want a VPS or cloud solution, you’re out of luck.

Which WP Engine competitors should I consider?

Here are 3 host alternatives that I’d recommend if you’re not sure if WP Engine is right for you:

SiteGround has cheap, high-performance plans. They also have shared hosting plans specifically customized for WordPress hosting, although you can run any other popular CMS as well. You can get 60% off using our SiteGround coupon.

LiquidWeb is more expensive than WP Engine, but can also offer even higher performance. LiquidWeb’s servers and support staff are the best money can buy. They offer fully managed WordPress hosting plans, that still give you full server access. See my review of LiquidWeb for more details and see customer reviews.

HostGator is incredibly cheap, and is still relatively easy to install a WordPress site or any other popular CMS on. However, the performance will not be as good as on WP Engine in most cases. See our HostGator review for more details.

Q&As on our WP Engine Discount Coupon

What does managed hosting mean?

Managed hosting simply means that WP Engine will take care of keeping your site running and safe.

This includes tasks like updating plugins and doing a malware scan on a regular basis.

WP Engine also provides features like a free staging area and automatic backups so that you don’t need to directly access your server. You can restore any daily backup with very little effort.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes, WP Engine offers a 60-day money back guarantee for all their hosting plans.

The guarantee applies to their standard services only, not to any third-party services or non-standard services such as migration fees.

Their terms of service document lacks details on the exact process of requesting a refund, so you may want to double check with WP Engine before purchasing a plan.

Which hosting plan should I choose?

The hosting plan that’s right for you will depend on the number of websites you run and the volume of traffic you expect to receive.

Be sure to carefully review the limits of each plan’s features to match them up with your hosting needs.

Note that you can add an additional WordPress installation onto any plan for an additional monthly fee, so you may want to contact WP Engine to discuss a customized hosting plan if you feel that none of the standard plans fit your needs.

Can I choose month-to-month billing?

Yes, you can choose to pay monthly.

What other billing cycles do they offer?

WP Engine only offers monthly or annual billing.

Is domain registration free?

No, WP Engine doesn’t provide domain registration services, just hosting.

What types of payment do they accept?

You can pay with a credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express).

Can I use Paypal to purchase a hosting plan?

No, WP Engine doesn’t accept Paypal.

Will my price go up when my hosting plan renews?

Yes, this discount applies to the first month only if you’re selecting month-to-month payments. If you select to pay annually, your discount will apply to the entire year. After that, it will go up to the normal rates.

Do I have to pay extra for the CDN service?

WP Engine provides a CDN in partnership with NetDNA. The CDN service is included free in every plan, except for the lowest level shared hosting plan. With that plan, you can choose to add on the CDN service for an additional monthly fee.