WordPress is the most extensively used CMS on the Internet today. Finding a host for wordpress is confusing because there are many players available with a plethora of options.Most of the times, rather than being able to select, users are confused.And hosting companies provide you with the options that you don’t really need in a host.What you actually need is a reliable host with good technical support.And there are the other SEO factors to keep in mind as well – like the server uptime’s, scripts available etc.

Many a times rather than going for a cheap host it’s good to go for a affordable one, if they care for quality.

Keeping in mind the SEO factors and wordpress ease of use, I’ve selected the best hosts available for wordpress.

1. Siteground
   These guys have excellent services.They have a very reliable host and excellent technical support.You can get the guys to install the wordpress to you free while you have to pay for any tweaking like installing a forum/gallery with an integrated database.Few of my blogs are hosted already there and I have not felt any glitches during my 2 years term.
2. Dreamhost
   They are the preferred hosting by many top-bloggers and sites.But honestly i don’t think the guys are reliable. And this is because of the recent downtime they had to their servers, which badly affected many blogs.
3. Bluehost
   These guys are “wordpress auto-install-ers”.They have a reliable support team and have affordable packages to buy.I personally have no experience working with them, but reviews say that they are the best around.
4. HostIcan
   One of the best wordpress supporters around. they are specialized in WordPress installation and support. A very affordable price and excellent reliability.
5. MaiaHost
   The most affordable guys around. Only US $3.95 per month for exclusive WordPress hosting.I’m unsure if they allow unlimited databases and subdomains, but if you are just looking for blogging and blogging all the day, then this is the right choice for you.Reliable and affordable!

Other top players who have received good reviews for exclusive wordpress hosting are – Godaddy, Hostgator, and laughing squid.

Before you select a host you would want to know that if your intention is pure blogging, you don’t require unlimited databases or unlimited sub-domains. All you need is a pre-installed wordpress package,one SQL database, Php and a good customer support team to help you on call.An affordable price is an added advantage. In my opinion paying US $7 per month for the above said services is fine.If you buy it for 1 or 2 years together, then they may offer you some discount too. So don’t forget that.