To ensure our clients have full ownership and security of their digital assets, we do not host websites directly. Instead, we partner with industry specialists to provide the most reliable, high-performance hosting for San Antonio businesses.

While you are free to choose your own provider, we highly recommend two Texas-based and developer-owned solutions that we trust for their stability and hands-off maintenance:
For Standard Business Sites: Dependable WP.
For most local service businesses and professional blogs, we recommend Dependable WP. It is an incredible value because it includes features that other "big box" hosts charge extra for.

Worry-Free Maintenance: They handle the updates and security so you don’t have to hire a developer for monthly upkeep.

Texas-Tough Reliability: Secure, stable, and backed up daily.

For E-Commerce & Complex Sites: One Dog Solutions
If you are running an online shop or a high-traffic site, we recommend the Web Care Plans from One Dog Solutions. They offer more than just a place for your site to live; they offer total peace of mind.

All-In-One Security: With 30,000 sites hacked daily, their proactive security and offsite backups keep your business protected.

Premium Access: Plans include access to premium WordPress plugins and themes that would otherwise cost you hundreds of dollars.

Single-Bill Simplicity: One monthly fee covers your cloud hosting, WordPress consulting, and scheduled maintenance, allowing you to focus on growing your business.

Our Preferred Hosting Features Include:

• Blazing-fast Cloud Hosting
• Automated Website Maintenance
• Secure, Scheduled Offsite Backups
• Professional WordPress Consulting

Here is a list of other WordPress hosting options.

1. WP Engine (Managed Hosting)
   • Best for: Businesses that need high performance and security.
   • Why it's great: They invented the "Managed WordPress" category. Their support is highly specialized in WordPress, and their infrastructure is built on Google Cloud.
   • Note: They also own Flywheel, which is a great option for agencies.
2. SiteGround (Shared & Cloud Hosting)
   1. SiteGround is one of the most recommended independent hosts in the WordPress community. They have resisted acquisition for years to maintain their own infrastructure and support standards.
   2. Best for: Small to mid-sized businesses that want "concierge" support without the high price tag of fully managed hosting.
   3. Why it's great: They use Google Cloud infrastructure and have a custom-built "SuperCacher" that makes sites significantly faster than typical shared hosting
3. GreenGeeks (Eco-Friendly Independent)
   1. If you or your clients value sustainability, GreenGeeks is the industry leader in "green" hosting and remains independent.
   2. Best for: Small businesses and bloggers looking for an affordable, ethical alternative to GoDaddy.
   3. Why it's great: They put 3x the power they consume back into the grid via renewable energy credits. Their performance consistently beats EIG brands like Bluehost.

Your domain name is the digital front door to your business. While there are hundreds of places to buy one, we recommend sticking with independent, reliable registrars that offer transparent pricing and great security.

Fat Dog Creatives helps Texas entrepreneurs navigate these choices to ensure you own your brand fully without the hidden "introductory" price hikes common with big-name providers.

Our Top Recommended Registrars:

• Porkbun: Based in the Pacific Northwest, Porkbun is a favorite for our clients who want an easy, quirky, and incredibly affordable experience. They include WHOIS Privacy for free (which keeps your personal phone number off spam lists) and have a very straightforward interface.
• Name Cheap: One of the most popular choices globally. Namecheap is reliable, has great 24/7 support, and makes it very easy to hand off technical settings to us so we can get your site live quickly.
• Cloudflare: If you’re looking for the absolute lowest price with enterprise-grade security, Cloudflare is the winner. They sell domains "at-cost," meaning they don't add a markup to the price they pay to the registry.

A Note on "Specialty" Extensions: > Many of our San Antonio clients ask about extensions like .media, .life, or .agency. While these are great for branding, keep in mind they often renew at a much higher rate than a standard .com. Always check the renewal price before you buy!

Additional High-Quality Options (The "Hidden Gems")

If you want to look beyond the big names, these three are excellent, independent choices that avoid the "corporate bloat" of companies like GoDaddy:

• Spaceship: This is a newer, high-tech registrar (owned by the founders of Namecheap) that is built for speed. It has a very modern dashboard and some of the best prices in the industry right now.
• Hover: Known for their "no-upsell" philosophy. They don't try to sell you hosting, email, or website builders every time you click a button. They just do domains, and they do them very well.
• Dynadot: A great choice if you plan on owning multiple versions of your name (e.g., yourname.com, yourname.net, and yourname.org). They have excellent bulk management tools and a very clean "no-nonsense" interface.

Pro-Tip for Texas Business Owners

Whenever possible, we recommend keeping your Domain Registrar and your Web Hosting separate.

This is like keeping your car keys in a different pocket than your wallet—if one service has an issue, you still have total control over the other.

The short answer is yes, but it’s more of a "migration and evolution" than a simple move.

Because platforms like Wix and Squarespace are "closed systems," they don't speak the same language as WordPress. There isn’t a "magic button" to transfer your design. Think of it like moving from an apartment to a custom-built home—you can bring your furniture (your content), but the floor plan and foundation have to be built from scratch.

The Fat Dog Creatives team specializes in helping San Antonio business owners transition from these entry-level builders to a professional, high-performing WordPress site.

Why we don't just "Copy and Paste":

When we move a site for a Texas client, we treat it as a growth opportunity. Simply moving the same content often means moving the same problems. Instead, we use this transition to:

• Audit and Analyze: We look at your current site data to see what’s working for your audience and what’s being ignored.
• Strategic Redesign: We reorganize your content to better influence visitor behavior—whether that’s booking a consultation, making a purchase, or visiting your local storefront.
• SEO Optimization: Squarespace and Wix have limitations.

  Moving to WordPress allows us to implement advanced San Antonio SEO strategies that help you outrank local competitors.

• Future-Proofing: Unlike "rented" platforms, a WordPress site on your own hosting means you have total control and ownership of your digital footprint.

If your business has outgrown its current DIY website, we can help you rebuild it into a powerful marketing tool that actually works for you.

It's simple.

1. Ownership: Remember that if Wix/Squarespace disappears or raises prices, you're are stuck. With WordPress, you own the code. You can move it wherever you want and not be held captive to one host and platform.
2. Speed: For local Texas searches, Google prioritizes fast-loading sites. Custom WordPress sites are almost always faster than "bloated" DIY builders (according to Google Gemini).
3. Scalability: If you want to add a complex booking system or a specific payment gateway later, WordPress can do it; Wix often cannot.

The workshop is typically virtual since many clients are all over the world.

During the 2 hour workshop, we discuss:

• Your business past, present, & future
• Your clients' past, present, & future
• Brand attributes & filters
• Brand statement
• Brand Words

Refreshing logo designs is part of a brand refresh. These projects typically go through the same branding process.

For agencies and brand strategists, schedule a call for a custom package.

Choosing the right page builder is often a trade-off between "flashy features" and "long-term reliability." For many website owners and agencies, the move to Beaver Builder is a strategic investment in the longevity and safety of their digital assets.

What are the primary benefits of investing in Beaver Builder, and why is it considered a more stable choice for professional websites?

Website owners are increasingly migrating to Beaver Builder because it prioritizes **rock-solid stability** and **clean code** over experimental features. Unlike many builders that suffer from "feature bloat," Beaver Builder follows a conservative development philosophy that minimizes the risk of breaking your site during WordPress core updates.

Key reasons for the switch include:

Security & Clean Code:Beaver Builder generates lean, standards-compliant HTML. It avoids the "shortcode mess" common in other builders; if you ever deactivate the plugin, your content remains in the WordPress editor as clean text and images rather than broken snippets of code.

Accessibility (A11y): Accessibility is no longer optional for many businesses. Beaver Builder includes native support for **ARIA labels**, keyboard navigation (including tabbing through menus and accordions), and high-contrast UI elements. This makes it significantly easier to build WCAG-compliant websites that serve all users.

Stability & Update Safety: One of the most common reasons agencies switch is the "no more broken sites" factor. Beaver Builder’s ecosystem is known for being extremely predictable. Updates rarely cause layout shifts or "White Screen of Death" errors, saving owners countless hours in emergency maintenance.

Developer-Friendly Ecosystem: Because Beaver Builder is highly extensible and follows WordPress best practices, there is a robust market of "BB-friendly" products (like Ultimate Addons for Beaver Builder or Beaver Themer). These tools are built to the same high standards, ensuring that adding functionality doesn't compromise the site’s performance or security.

Performance: By loading only the assets needed for a specific page, Beaver Builder maintains high Core Web Vitals scores. This speed translates directly into better SEO rankings and lower bounce rates.

Pro Tip

For agencies, the "Unlimited Sites" licensing model and the ability to White Label the builder make it a high-ROI investment, allowing them to provide a premium, branded editing experience to their clients without recurring per-site costs.