DreamHost has been around forever. Your hosting stack shouldn't be.
Start MigrationCommon frustrations that drive users to look for alternatives.
Shared hosting performance is inconsistent — response times vary widely throughout the day
Legacy infrastructure and interface feel dated compared to modern platforms
DreamPress (managed WordPress) starts at $17/month — expensive for what you get
Limited server-side customization on shared plans — no SSH on basic tiers
Slow support response times, especially on weekends and holidays
The benefits of migrating to a modern deployment platform.
Consistent, predictable performance — no more slow days
Modern developer experience with Git-based deployments
Save $120-200/year compared to DreamPress pricing
Free SSL and CDN included with all modern platforms
Automatic scaling — no server capacity to worry about
Follow these steps to move your WordPress site to a modern platform.
Export WordPress content using LeaveWP or the built-in WordPress export
Download media files from DreamHost's panel File Manager or via SFTP
Set up your new framework project and import content
Deploy to your chosen platform (Vercel, Netlify, or Cloudflare Pages)
Update DNS records — DreamHost's domain management panel handles this
Test everything and set up redirects for any changed URLs
Cancel your DreamHost hosting plan
Modern platforms that replace DreamHost with better performance and lower costs.
Modern deployment platform with instant rollbacks and preview deploys.
Git-connected deployments with built-in forms and identity.
Global edge deployment with unlimited bandwidth.
Simple full-stack deployments with databases included.
Migration guides for similar hosting providers.
Your site deserves better than EIG shared hosting.
Solid hosting with a solid price tag. Modern platforms do it better and cheaper.
Turbo servers are fast for WordPress. Static sites are faster for everything.
Great hosting that gets expensive fast. There's a better way.
In-depth guides and tutorials to help with your migration
Learn three methods to convert any WordPress website into static HTML files. From simple tools to advanced automation.
12 min readtutorialLearn how to properly export your WordPress site for backup or migration. Covers database exports, media files, theme settings, and everything you need for a complete backup.
12 min readseoComprehensive checklist to preserve your SEO when migrating from WordPress. URLs, redirects, metadata, and monitoring covered.
12 min readMigrate your WordPress content to a modern platform in minutes with our free migration tool.
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