Disclosures — WP Engine vs Cloudways

Disclosures

Last updated: January 2025

This Disclosures page outlines the transparency principles, affiliate relationships, and editorial integrity behind the WP Engine vs Cloudways comparison website. We maintain full compliance with the FTC Endorsement Guidelines, GDPR, and Google Ads Transparency Policies.

1. Purpose of This Website

The goal of this site is to provide neutral, research-based insights comparing major WordPress hosting providers — specifically WP Engine and Cloudways — to help readers make informed decisions. We focus on technical specifications, pricing models, scalability, and developer experience rather than promotional language.

2. Affiliate Relationships

Some of the outbound links on this website may be affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a qualifying purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate commissions help support our editorial work and hosting expenses.

  • Affiliate partnerships do not influence ranking, score, or opinion expressed on this site.
  • We do not accept paid placements, priority listings, or sponsored content that affects neutrality.
  • All affiliate relationships are disclosed to maintain compliance with global advertising laws.

3. Editorial Independence

Our content is created with strict editorial independence. Reviews and comparisons are based on factual data, publicly available information, and hands-on research. Each comparison page undergoes manual review to ensure accuracy and fairness.

Writers and contributors involved in creating this website do not receive compensation from the providers reviewed beyond the standard affiliate program terms disclosed here.

4. Methodology and Data Sources

All comparisons are conducted using publicly available specifications, test data, and verified hosting metrics, including:

  • Performance benchmarks such as uptime and time-to-first-byte (TTFB).
  • Scalability, CDN integration, and caching behavior tests.
  • Feature availability and pricing transparency.
  • User experience reports from verified clients and public reviews.

Whenever possible, third-party data is cross-verified with internal testing or external reference tools.

5. Accuracy of Information

We strive to ensure that all data is accurate at the time of publication. However, hosting providers may change pricing, plans, or technical specifications without prior notice. Users are encouraged to verify current terms directly on the providers’ websites.

6. Relationship with WP Engine and Cloudways

This website operates independently and is not owned, operated, or officially endorsed by WP Engine, Cloudways, or any related entities. The purpose is to compare hosting solutions objectively, with a focus on factual content and clarity.

7. Compliance with Legal and Advertising Standards

We comply with applicable global laws regarding disclosure and advertising transparency, including:

  • FTC Endorsement Guidelines (United States).
  • GDPR and ePrivacy Directive (European Union).
  • Google Ads Transparency and Disclosure Policies.
  • ASA Advertising Code (United Kingdom).

Each page includes a disclosure notice and cookie consent banner in compliance with EU and US regulations.

8. Sponsored Content and Objectivity

This website does not publish sponsored or paid guest articles. All content is created for educational and research purposes. Reviews and feature summaries are written neutrally, emphasizing technical details and public benefit.

9. Disclaimer on Financial Influence

While affiliate links may generate a commission, the data and comparative insights are not influenced by monetary compensation. Rankings and commentary are based solely on objective metrics and publicly available information.

10. Questions or Requests for Clarification

Transparency is a core value of this project. If you have questions about any disclosure, methodology, or affiliate partnerships, please contact our compliance team:

Email: compliance@wpengine.site
Mail: Transparency Office — WP Engine vs Cloudways
12 GreenLine Business Park, Stockholm 12043, Sweden

Disclaimer: This website provides educational comparison content. While affiliate relationships may exist, all evaluations are fact-based and unbiased. Real-world performance may vary depending on configuration, usage, and hosting environment.