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Usually when managing a WordPress website, many people tend to make direct edits or bug fixes on the live website (known as the Production environment). This may seem convenient, but it carries a significant risk: making direct changes on the production environment does not provide an opportunity for testing, and if an error occurs, the main website will be interrupted until the issue is resolved.
Therefore, for more cautious users, they often set up a local environment on their computer (known as localhost) to make website edits. However, this approach takes more time and is challenging to simulate the actual website running environment.
Hence, the most effective and recommended solution is to create a duplicate of the website in a staging environment. This allows for safe and convenient website editing.
What is a Staging Environment?
A staging environment is a setup that closely resembles the main website running environment. In simple terms, the staging and production environments share the same host/server. The purpose of staging is to perform updates, bug fixes, and ensure they work well on the staging version before applying them to the live website. Typically, after completing the necessary modifications on the staging environment, we can copy the edited content to the live website instead of starting from scratch.
Creating a Staging Site for WordPress on AZDIGI Hosting
On all Hosting services at AZDIGI, there is an integrated tool called WordPress Manager, which allows users to easily manage their websites with just a few clicks. It includes a staging site creation feature with just one click.
After that, all edits/updates will be performed on the staging site in its corresponding directory. Once the edits are completed, you can easily copy the updated data to the live website without interrupting the site with just one click (Push to Live).
With staging, you have successfully updated or edited any component on the website without worries.
Reference: Detailed guide on creating a staging site on AZDIGI hosting
Conclusion
At first glance, working on a staging site may take slightly more time compared to directly editing the live website. However, this approach significantly reduces the risks involved in the website editing process. Therefore, using a staging site for edits helps minimize potential risks that could impact website traffic and provides a better opportunity to thoroughly test and ensure optimal performance.
