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Some procedures below explain how to deploy WordPress® using several Scaleway products for demonstration purposes. However, you can deploy any other content management system (CMS), or website using these products.
Hosting an informational website
Reviewed on 15 May 2025 • Published on 15 May 2025
An informational website, such as a portfolio, blog, or showcase, offers numerous benefits. It provides a platform to easily share your ideas, work, and expertise with a global audience. The process of deploying such a site is straightforward and cost-effective. With built-in security features, it ensures your content is protected, while reliable performance guarantees a smooth user experience for your visitors.
Your informational website can be based on several different architectures, that all come with benefits and tradeoffs:
| Deployment Method | Benefits | Tradeoffs |
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| Based on Object Storage | Cost-effective and highly available, suitable for static content. | Limited to serving static files, no server-side processing. |
| Based on Web Hosting | Easy to set up and manage, suitable for small to medium websites. | Less control over the environment, can be limited in terms of customization. |
| Based on Instances | Full control over the server environment, suitable for complex applications. | More complex setup and management, potentially higher costs. |
| Based on Elastic Metal (Aluminium) and Flexible IPs | Dedicated physical resources and high performance, suitable for demanding applications. | Higher costs, requires more technical expertise to manage. |
Hosting a website using Object StorageLink to this anchor
Scaleway Object Storage is an ideal solution for beginners and those seeking a simple, cost-effective method to host a static website. The Bucket Website feature allows you to easily deploy static content, and use your own domain name. In addition, Scaleway Edge services provides a caching service for enhanced performance on your website.
Follow the steps below to quickly deploy an informational website using Scaleway Object Storage.
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(optional) Add a domain name. Scaleway Domains and DNS allows you to manage and register your internal and external domains and configure and manage their DNS zones.
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(optional) Configure a custom domain name to make your website accessible with a branded URL.
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Configure an Edge Services pipeline (TLS) to add a caching service to improve performance.
Hosting a website using Web HostingLink to this anchor
Scaleway Web Hosting offers a simple, scalable, and secure solution with over 420 click-to-deploy apps, making it easy to host websites with CMS like WordPress or use control panels like Plesk or cPanel without managing servers. It’s ideal for users who prefer a complete web hosting control panel and quick setup. Follow the steps below to quickly deploy an informational website using Scaleway Web Hosting.
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Order Web Hosting to efficiently deploy and serve your website.
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Choose a CMS, such as WordPress. Refer to the the official documentation for more information:
Hosting a website using InstancesLink to this anchor
Hosting using Instances is a solution suited for users familiar with Unix operating systems and command line installations of tools like WordPress, Nginx, MySQL, and PHP. It offers full control over the virtual infrastructure and app installations, but requires maintenance by the user.
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Register a domain name. Scaleway Domains and DNS allows you to manage and register your internal and external domains and configure and manage their DNS zones.
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Deploy WordPress on your Instance to start building your website quickly and easily. You can:
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Create a new Instance and deploy WordPress in one click using InstantApp.
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Deploy WordPress on an existing Instance with LEMP on Ubuntu Bionic Beaver.
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(Optional) Edit your WordPress settings to add your domain name.
Hosting a website using Elastic Metal (Aluminium)Link to this anchor
Elastic Metal (Aluminium) is an expert-level solution for users who require full control over the infrastructure. It provides optimal performance by leveraging the dedicated hardware resources at a cost lower than equivalent instances. You can install any operating system and applications you need, but you are responsible for maintaining your entire software stack.
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Register a domain name. Scaleway Domains and DNS allows you to manage and register your internal and external domains and configure and manage their DNS zones.
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Create an Elastic Metal server running Ubuntu.
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