How do I add AWS hosting for a WordPress site?

Question

Hi I am looking for good AWS Wordpress hosting

for this website [https://thecyberexpress.com/]()

Riku_Kobayashi · Accepted Answer

Hello.

If your website is small and doesn't get a lot of traffic, why not host it on a Lightsail instance?  
Lightsail instances are VPS services with a fixed monthly fee.  
https://aws.amazon.com/lightsail/?nc1=h_ls

If you want to be able to change infrastructure specifications more flexibly than with Lightsail, I think it would be a good idea to use an EC2 instance.  
Unlike Lightsail, EC2 instances have a high degree of freedom in infrastructure configuration, but some knowledge of networks is required.  
https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/?nc1=h_ls

If you are familiar with operating Docker containers, you can also host it on ECS Fargate.  
https://aws.amazon.com/jp/blogs/containers/running-wordpress-amazon-ecs-fargate-ecs/

Sandeep · Answer

Hello The Cyber Express

I can provide some general guidance to help you choose the best option to Host:

**Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)**: This provides virtual servers that you have full control over. You'll need to install and configure the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) to run WordPress yourself. This offers the most flexibility but requires significant technical expertise.
Amazon Lightsail: This offers virtual servers with a more user-friendly interface than EC2. It includes some basic WordPress management features, but may not be as customizable as EC2.

**Amazon Elastic Beanstalk**: This allows you to deploy and manage web applications like WordPress without needing to provision or manage servers yourself. It simplifies deployment but may not offer the same level of control as EC2

**Key Considerations for Choosing an AWS Option**

* Website Traffic: For low to medium traffic, Lightsail is suitable. For high traffic, EC2 or a managed solution might be better.
* Technical Expertise: If you have server administration experience, EC2 offers more control. For those without, Lightsail or a managed solution is easier.
* Budget: Lightsail is generally the most cost-effective option. EC2 and managed solutions can be more expensive depending on your requirements.
* Scalability: Both Lightsail and EC2 offer scalability, but EC2 provides more flexibility for rapid scaling.
* Security: AWS offers robust security features, but implementing them effectively requires expertise. Managed solutions often handle security for you.

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/

https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/hands-on/launch-a-wordpress-website/

Choosing the Right AWS Service for Your Needs:

https://aws.amazon.com/application-hosting/

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