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Should I build my WP site locally or online in my hosting?

by benkleiner
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Should I build my WP site directly in in my hosting or locally, in my PC with Wamp or similar and upload it when it has more than 5 pages + Policy, About, etc. at least? :confused:
Thank you
#build #hosting #locally #online #site
  • Profile picture of the author RobinInTexas
    I generally prefer to build a site online. I'll use one of the "maintenance mode" plugins if I think it's too rough for the public in the beginning.

    I also will publish posts "private" if I'm thinking the same about a post after I open the site initially.
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    • Profile picture of the author Turing
      If the construction time is low and it's a newly registered domain, I just do it online. Nobody's watching anyway.

      If the domain is getting traffic then I'd create a subdomain, build a simple 'under construction' index.html page for the subdomain, and then transfer it during a low traffic time.

      I just always think it's best to develop in the live environment.
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    • Profile picture of the author benkleiner
      Originally Posted by RobinInTexas View Post

      I generally prefer to build a site online. I'll use one of the "maintenance mode" plugins if I think it's too rough for the public in the beginning.

      I also will publish posts "private" if I'm thinking the same about a post after I open the site initially.
      What "maintenance mode" plugin can you recommend, please?
      Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Anne Laidlaw
    I use a plugin called Smart Maintenance Mode. Go to add plugins and search for it in your wp control panel.

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    • Profile picture of the author StepOneSites
      I like to change the .htaccess file to point only to my HTML placeholder. Just so there aren't any easily accessible doors to your site while it's under construction.

      Insert this into your .htaccess file.
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      DirectoryIndex index.html
      Although that plugin looks like it would work.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kung Fu Backlinks
    I highly recommend DesktopServer | ServerPress.com

    The pro version is well worth the investment. Of course, this only makes sense if you develop a lot of sites. If you're just making one, then you don't really need it.
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  • Profile picture of the author shahidali788
    You can develop WordPress theme in your computer means Localhost. This is best way to create and mange everything related WordPress Theme. After Completion you can upload on your online server. This is simple and best way to create WordPress Theme. Wish you best luck bro.
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  • Profile picture of the author Danny Shaw
    I find it better to do it online but have everything set to no-index until ready. It is much easier to spot any plugin conflicts which may cause a problem later.
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