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Why Hosted Website Solutions Are the Future of Multisite Management

The Hidden Costs of Hosting Multisites

Managing a multisite network is no small feat. The hosting decisions you make can either propel your digital strategy forward or hold you back. Here's why self-hosting and managed hosting might not be your best options for multisite management.

Self-Hosting Multisite Networks: A Risky Business

Time-Consuming Multisite Maintenance

Self-hosting may give you full control, but it also means you're responsible for all the multisite upkeep. Time is money, and you'll spend a lot of it here.

Hidden Costs of Multisite Self-Hosting

While it may seem cost-effective initially, the long-term expenses for hardware, software, and manpower can escalate quickly in a multisite environment.

Multisite Complexity: A Tangled Web

Managing updates, security protocols, and plugins for multiple sites can quickly become a logistical nightmare.

Managed Hosting for Multisite: A Limited Solution

Restricted Multisite Customization

Managed hosting services may handle the basics, but they often lack the flexibility needed for effective multisite management.

One-Size-Fits-All Multisite Packages

Managed hosting solutions usually offer standard packages that don't cater to the unique needs of a multisite setup.

Hidden Fees in Multisite Managed Hosting

Additional storage, better speed, or extra features often come with unexpected costs in a multisite context.

The Future is Hosted Multisite Solutions

Scalable Multisite Growth

Hosted website solutions are designed with scalability in mind, making it effortless to expand your multisite network.

Unified Multisite Management

Hosted solutions offer a centralized dashboard for managing all your sites, streamlining multisite administration.

Transparent Multisite Pricing

With hosted multisite solutions, you get a clear breakdown of costs, eliminating any hidden fees.

Conclusion

When it comes to multisite management, hosted website solutions offer unparalleled flexibility, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. Make the smart choice for your multisite network by opting for a hosted solution. If you want to see the Plate hosted multisite platform in action, please reach out to us and we're more than happy to provide you with a demo.

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