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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textChoosing how to host WordPress on DigitalOcean can be overwhelming. Do you spin up a droplet and do everything manually? Use a control panel like Cloudways or SpinupWP? Or go all-in on automation with a full GitOps-based SDLC?This episode breaks down the three major WordPress hosting paths on DigitalOcean, showing exactly what you gain—and what you lose—with each approach. We explore the time cost of DIY server management, how assisted tools reduce operational load, and how automated SDLC platforms transform deployments, collaboration, and long-term site reliability.Whether you're a solo developer, an agency, a nonprofit, or an enterprise team, this episode helps you understand which hosting model best fits your workflow, budget, and priorities.What You’ll LearnWhy WordPress on DigitalOcean offers huge power—but also complexityThe real cost of DIY LAMP stack maintenanceThe trade-offs of using tools like Cloudways and SpinupWPHow GitOps eliminates SFTP and reduces deployment errorsWhen automation becomes essential (especially for agencies)Why nonprofits and enterprises prioritize different needsThe key question every team must answer: What are you optimizing for?Watch Video: https://youtu.be/1qWGC9xHsnYCredits:Video Sponsors: https://www.drupalforge.org/Infrastructure, tooling, and AI provider by https://devpanel.com/---This episode of DrupalBrief is sponsored by DrupalForge.org DrupalBrief.com
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