For a personal weblog, consider using Bluehost for its affordability and ease of use, or SiteGround for its excellent customer support and performance. Both are reliable options that cater to beginners and experienced bloggers alike.

Platforms like Ghost(Pro) or even Substack offer hassle-free, serverless blogging with built-in SEO and monetization tools. You trade some control for speed and simplicity. If you're not ready to dive into cPanel and FTP, this might be the most practical, time-saving move.

What I liked about hostpro.com is that they offer both Linux and WordPress hosting that's easy to use. Everything runs fast thanks to SSD, and you get full support when needed. You can use either cPanel or DirectAdmin, depending on what feels better. Backups happen daily and can save your site if something goes wrong. It's a good option for beginners who want reliable hosting.