WP Engine vs Kinsta vs Web60: 2026 Speed Test Results Reveal the Clear Winner
Real 2026 speed tests reveal Web60's 38% faster TTFB than WP Engine and 18% better than Kinsta for Irish sites. €60/year vs €420+ competitors.
·15 min read
Graeme Conkie founded SmartHost in 2020 and has spent years building hosting infrastructure for Irish businesses. He created Web60 after seeing the same problem repeatedly — Irish SMEs paying too much for hosting that underdelivers. He writes about WordPress infrastructure, server security, developer workflows, managed hosting strategy, and the real cost of hosting decisions for Irish business owners.
Areas of Expertise
Managed WordPress hosting infrastructureWordPress performance and Core Web VitalsIrish SME hosting strategyServer security and uptimeHosting platform architectureWordPress staging and deploymentServer-level security hardeningDeveloper tools - SSH, SFTP, WP-CLIDatabase management and phpMyAdmin
Background
- ✓Founder & Managing Director, SmartHost (est. 2020)
- ✓dot.IE accredited domain registrar
- ✓Built and operates Web60 hosting platform
- ✓Acquired AGENT Digital web services division (2022)
- ✓20+ years in Irish hosting infrastructure
Articles by Graeme Conkie
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Shared Hosting vs Managed WordPress: What You Actually Need to Know
Shared hosting looks cheap until renewal hits. Here is what managed WordPress actually includes and why it costs Irish businesses less than they think.
·12 min read
Never Break Your Live Website Again: The Complete Guide to Staging Environments
Stop breaking your live WordPress site! Web60's staging environments let you test updates safely. One-click setup, zero downtime. Try it free today.
·13 min read
How to Get Your First Business Website Live This Weekend for €60
Build a professional WordPress website this weekend for €60/year. No technical skills needed. AI builds your site in 60 seconds. Everything included.
·11 min read
What to Do When Your Website Breaks at 10pm on a Friday Night
Your website is down and your hosting provider is a chatbot. Here is what causes Friday night outages and how the right infrastructure prevents them.
·10 min read
Why Your Business Website Looks Broken on Phones (and How to Fix It for Free)
Over 60% of Irish web traffic is mobile. If your business website looks broken on phones, you are losing customers and Google rankings. Here is the free fix.
·8 min read
What Is Managed WordPress Hosting and Why Should Your Business Care?
Managed WordPress hosting explained simply for Irish business owners. What it covers, what it costs, and how Web60 includes everything for EUR 60 per year.
·11 min read
Stop Wasting Time in WordPress Admin: Simple Management for Busy Business Owners
Stop wasting hours in WordPress admin. Web60's unified dashboard automates updates, backups & security for Irish businesses. 80% less admin time.
·11 min read
Everything Included for €60 a Year: What Web60 Gives Your Business Out of the Box
Every feature your business website needs, included in one €60/year plan. AI builder, hosting, SSL, backups, staging, security, analytics, and Irish support.
·14 min read
Green WordPress Hosting: How Carbon-Neutral Infrastructure Cuts Energy Costs by 23%
Irish SMEs save 23% on energy costs with green WordPress hosting. Calculate your ROI with carbon-neutral infrastructure. Free trial available.
·13 min read
How Fast Should a Business Website Load? (And What Happens When It Does Not)
Your business website should load in under 3 seconds. Every second beyond that costs you customers and Google rankings. Here is what makes the difference.
·8 min read