Infrastructure

WordPress deployment differs between WordPress.com and self-hosted options primarily in server control. WordPress.com manages hosting and limits server configuration, while self-hosted deployment provides full control over environment setup, SFTP/SSH deployment workflows, and custom security headers.

WordPress environment management requires configuring local, staging, and production setups. This involves establishing deployment workflows across environments, configuring SFTP/SSH access for file transfers, and applying consistent server configurations and security considerations like CSP headers to each stage.

CDN configuration and caching depend on your chosen WordPress hosting platform. Self-hosted WordPress deployments allow direct CDN integration and custom caching rules, whereas WordPress.com hosting offers built-in caching but restricts custom CDN configuration based on the subscription tier.

WordPress deployment via SFTP or SSH requires establishing secure server connections and configuring environment-specific workflows. The best practice involves migrating files through SFTP/SSH, verifying server configurations across local, staging, and production environments, and implementing security headers.

Security headers like CSP face restrictions on WordPress.com hosting plans due to limited server control. Configuring custom security headers for WordPress requires a self-hosted deployment environment where you can directly modify server configurations and deployment workflows.

Self-hosted WordPress deployment requires managing your own server configuration, security considerations, and environment setup. You should avoid self-hosting if your team lacks the resources to maintain SFTP/SSH workflows, CDN configuration, and CSP header implementation across local, staging, and production environments.