Let’s be honest: nobody wakes up excited to log into their hosting dashboard. But maybe that’s because most dashboards weren’t designed for actual humans.
At WPX, we’ve always believed your hosting experience should feel smooth, fast, and even, dare we say, kind of enjoyable. And that starts with the one place you’ll probably visit the most: your Control Panel.
So… What’s the Problem with Most Control Panels?
Glad you asked.
Traditional hosting dashboards (yes, we’re looking at you, cPanel 👀) were built decades ago with server admins in mind, not WordPress users, bloggers, entrepreneurs, or people just trying to launch a site without needing a degree in computer science.
They’re cluttered. They’re slow. And using them often feels like playing Minesweeper with your business.
Example: Want to install WordPress using cPanel?
Get ready to:
- Create a new database manually
- Create a database user
- Assign permissions
- Download WordPress
- Upload it
- Run the installer
- Maybe scream into the void?
Meanwhile, at WPX: Click “Create Site,” Choose a name. Done.
A Custom Control Panel = Hosting That Works For You
When a hosting company builds its own Control Panel, like we did at WPX, it’s not just to be different. It’s to build something better.
Here’s why going custom matters:
1. Built for Humans (Not Robots or SysAdmins)
We created our panel from scratch based on real feedback from real customers, not what developers think users might want. That means clean menus, logical groupings, and quick access to everything you actually need.
No fluff. No confusion. Just tools that help you get in, get things done, and get back to building your empire.
2. Faster Than the Industry “Standards”
Custom = leaner. No legacy code, no bloated features nobody asked for. Our panel loads fast, runs smoothly, and doesn’t get in your way.
Most WPX customers don’t even realize how fast it is until they go back to something else. Then it’s like trading in a Tesla for a tricycle.
3. Made for WordPress
Since WPX is a WordPress hosting, everything in our Control Panel is made specifically for WordPress users. Want to install WP? Boom, a guided wizard. Need staging? One click. WPX XDN (our custom-built CDN)? Toggle it on.
You’re not sifting through irrelevant options meant for other platforms. Just pure WordPress power.
4. We Can Improve It Anytime, And We Do
Unlike hosts who rely on cPanel (and are stuck waiting for updates from third-party developers), we’re in full control of our Control Panel. So when customers say, “Hey, this button’s confusing,” we can fix it. Fast.
It also means you’ll see fresh features more often, without needing to open support tickets or dig through forums.
5. Pre-Configured DNS Zones
DNS giving you a headache? We’ve already taken care of that.
Every site on WPX comes with a pre-configured DNS zone — so once you point your domain to our nameservers, you’re done. No need to manually add records just to get your email working or your site to show up. It just works.
It’s like IKEA furniture, but already assembled and without the leftover mystery screws.
6. You’re Not Just “One of Millions”
A custom panel means a custom experience. And that’s what WPX is all about: personalized, high-performance hosting with real humans behind it.
Need help with your panel? You’re talking to someone who actually knows how it works, not someone trying to translate cPanel documentation while juggling five other support chats.
Bonus: It Looks (and Works) Great on Mobile
Most panels “work” on mobile… if you enjoy zooming in, scrolling sideways, and accidentally deleting things.
Our redesigned WPX Control Panel feels like a proper app. It’s fast, clean, and works just as well on your phone as on your laptop. You could migrate a site from your hammock, if you felt like it.
So Why Settle for a Generic Control Panel?
If your hosting panel looks like it was designed in 2004 and feels like it hasn’t improved since, it probably hasn’t. A custom panel, like ours, is built for the real world: real workflows, real people, and real results.
Whether you’re managing one site or 50, whether you’re tech-savvy or allergic to acronyms, a custom Control Panel makes all the difference.
Want to see what that difference looks like?
Take a look at the new WPX Control Panel in our step-by-step tutorial!
We’re not just changing how hosting works. We’re changing how it feels.
And we think you’ll love it.
