WordPress is a versatile and widely used CMS (Content Management System) platform, initially created for the creation of blogs and subsequently evolved into a powerful tool for managing websites of various types.

WordPress Power:

1. Plugins and Themes: One of the strengths of WordPress is the vast library of plugins and themes. Plugins allow you to extend the functionality of your site, adding elements such as contact forms, SEO optimization, photo galleries and much more. Themes offer the ability to customize the look and feel of your site.
2. Google Site Kit, WpMail and Other Extensions: WordPress offers several useful extensions, such as Google Site Kit, which allows you to easily integrate Google services like Analytics, AdSense, Search Console and more directly into your WordPress dashboard. WpMail makes it easy to send emails from your site.
3. eCommerce: With the addition of plugins like WooCommerce, WordPress becomes a complete solution for managing online stores, allowing you to sell products or services directly from your site.
4. Blog and Content Management: WordPress was originally developed for blogging. It offers tools for publishing content, managing categories, tags, and comments.

Hosting via Provider:

Provider hosting offers a service that includes an annual fee to put a server online with WordPress already installed. The provider takes care of managing the server, its resources, updates, and security. This solution is highly scalable and offers a more accessible experience for those without advanced technical knowledge.
While the paoloronco.it site was developed using web languages such as HTML, CSS and JAVA, prportfolio.paoloronco.it, being a blog with articles that require frequent updates, was developed with WordPress. This platform, originally focused on creating blogs, has evolved to include e-commerce features and more.

Advantages of Hosting through Provider:

• Scalability and Ease of Use: It is an ideal solution for those who want quick and easy management of the website without worrying about the technical management of the server.
• Minimum Management Costs: The provider takes care of all maintenance and infrastructure costs, allowing you to focus primarily on managing the site content.

Self Hosting:

Self-hosting requires more in-depth server management skills. Using tools like Proxmox, a virtual environment that allows you to create containers and virtual machines, and basic knowledge of Docker and Linux, you can create and manage your own server. Installing WordPress in this context requires familiarity with Linux commands and installation procedures.

Skills Required for Self-Hosting:

• Proxmox Knowledge: Manage containers and virtual machines to create the hosting environment.
• Docker and Linux knowledge: Familiarity with these tools is essential for installing and managing WordPress in a self-hosted environment.
• My choice was to opt for self-hosting via a server at home or via a Cloud Provider. I created a subdomain on my main site “paoloronco.it” (prportfolio.paoloronco.it) where I installed WordPress, completely separating it from the main site.
• I used Proxmox, a Linux-based software, to create a Linux virtual machine on a personal server. I then exposed this virtual machine to the Internet via CloudFlare, securing the connection via a VPN Tunnel to mitigate online threats.

Choosing between provider hosting and self-hosting depends on your technical skills, the specific needs of your site, and your preference for self-management of your server and site. Both methods offer unique advantages, so it is important to weigh carefully before deciding.

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