I'm looking for some recommendations for free WordPress hosting options since I need it for school. This is purely for learning, not a big project, so I'm not too concerned with features. Any suggestions?
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Another option is WordPress.com where there's a free plan available. But just note, it has limitations like not allowing custom themes or plugins, so it might not fit all your needs.
If you're feeling adventurous, set up Docker on your workstation and use DDEV for your WordPress environment. It's a little more complex but mimics cloud hosting, which is perfect for learning. Plus, if you want to show off your site, tools like NGROK can help you share it! Just be prepared for a bit of sysadmin work.
That sounds interesting! I might give that a try if I get more comfortable.
If you want a straightforward way to run WordPress without worrying about hosting, you can use XAMP to set it up locally on your computer. It's a bit techy but good for learning!
Thanks for the tip! I'll look into that.
You could also try Local by Flywheel—it's way easier to set up and perfect for beginners!
You could also look into GitHub's Education Pack—it includes some hosting options for students. It's a good chance to get some free resources!
Thanks! I'll definitely check that out.
You might want to check out InfinityFree. It gives you 5 GB of disk space and unlimited bandwidth, which is generous. Just a heads up—the free domain names aren’t great, plus you'd need to manually request an SSL certificate, which can be a bit annoying.
Sounds good for my test site—thanks!
That’s okay! I just want to learn how to navigate the platform for now.