I'm a web developer who's mainly used shared hosting services like Inmotion and Hostinger. Now I'm building a simple site for a client—just one page for product info, a small shop, and possibly a blog. My client is curious about using AWS after hearing from a friend that it's cheap and user-friendly, especially for handling high traffic. I'd love to know how manageable it would be for me to learn AWS, implement the site, and keep everything secure.
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While you can use AWS, I'd recommend checking out Shopify instead. It gets your store up and running much faster and has all the features you need for e-commerce. Honestly, developing an e-commerce site can be trickier than it seems, and Shopify is just easier to handle.
Absolutely, you can use AWS for this! Have a look at AWS Lightsail; it simplifies things for smaller projects. It might be a good idea to go through some basic AWS training to get a feel for how it works before diving in.
Thanks for the tip! I need to get a good understanding since I’m not really familiar with AWS or its complexities. My biggest worry is making sure everything is secure.
Honestly, I'd stick with Shopify for a small e-commerce shop—it’s designed for that.
Using AWS is definitely possible if your site’s code is standalone. But if you’re looking for a service that abstracts most backend issues, then you might want to reconsider. I’ve heard AWS doesn’t manage things like shared hosting does, which could be a steep learning curve for you.
Exactly! I’m just concerned that I’d have to manage too many backend tasks myself, especially since I’m still learning.
I agree! I definitely want to avoid creating my own e-commerce setup if I can help it.