aws hosting for wordpress explained for newcomers

What it really means

Running WordPress on Amazon Web Services means you assemble flexible pieces instead of a one-size-fits-all host. You can start simple on Lightsail, or go custom with EC2 for compute, RDS for a managed MySQL database, and S3 for offloading media.

Benefits and tradeoffs

The big draws are performance, global reach via CloudFront, and tight scaling during traffic spikes. You also get granular security with security groups and automatic backups via snapshots. The tradeoff is a bit more setup than a shared host, but clear documentation and images reduce friction.

Typical architecture

A common pattern pairs an EC2 instance with an RDS database, stores uploads on S3, serves them through CloudFront, and maps a domain in Route 53. Costs stay controlled with pay-as-you-go, budgets, and right-sizing.

• Launch a Lightsail or EC2 image with WordPress preinstalled
• Harden login, enable HTTPS, and set automatic snapshots
• Move media to S3 and enable a CloudFront distribution
• Use RDS for reliability and easier scaling
• Monitor with CloudWatch and tune caching