The Local Directory deployment method allows you to deploy your static site to a directory on the same server hosting your WordPress installation. The chosen directory is usually configured as the webserver’s document root or “public_html” for the static site.
The Amazon S3 (or compatible) deployment method allows you to deploy your static WordPress site to an Amazon S3 bucket or any S3-compatible service. This method also supports optional integration with Amazon CloudFront for caching and HTTPS, providing fast and secure content delivery.
You can authenticate using either AWS credentials or access keys, configure your target bucket and region, and set object permissions. Additionally, features like support for HTTP redirects, custom headers, error pages, and CloudFront cache invalidation offer flexibility in managing your static site’s deployment.
The Netlify deployment method allows you to deploy your static WordPress site directly to Netlify, a platform that offers fast and scalable web hosting. With this method, you can easily take advantage of Netlify’s features such as support for HTTP redirects, custom HTTP headers, and custom error pages.
To use this deployment method, you’ll need to create a Netlify account and site, configure the deployment in WordPress using your Netlify access token and site ID, and ensure that URL asset optimization is disabled. This method provides seamless integration with Netlify for automated static site deployment.
The Zipfile deployment method allows you to export your static WordPress site as a downloadable zip archive. This method provides flexibility by enabling users to manually distribute, upload, or store their static site files locally.
Once the site is published, the zipfile can be downloaded from the WordPress admin interface, offering an offline copy of the entire site. With this method, you have full control over reviewing the packaged site before transferring it to another hosting provider or server environment, making it ideal for users who prefer manual deployment.
The SFTP Server deployment method allows you to deploy your static site to a remote server using the Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). This method transfers the generated static files to a specified directory on the remote server, ensuring secure transmission via SSH. The target directory is typically configured as the webserver’s document root or another designated folder for hosting the static site.
The GitHub deployment method allows you to deploy your static WordPress site to a GitHub repository, with optional hosting through GitHub Pages. This method leverages Git for version control and enables seamless management of your site directly in a GitHub repository.
It supports authentication via a personal access token or SSH, allowing you to automate deployments and manage repository content securely. Additionally, you can configure options like the target branch, commit messages, and retention of specific files or directories during deployment.