Deploying LitePost CMS to Production

Deploying LitePost CMS to Production

Once you've developed your blog locally, it's time to deploy it to production. Here's a comprehensive guide to getting your LitePost CMS blog live.

Hosting Options

1. Shared Hosting

For beginners or small blogs, shared hosting can be cost-effective:

• Easy setup
• Affordable pricing
• Limited resources
• Less control

2. VPS Hosting

For more control and better performance:

• Full server control
• Better performance
• More complex setup
• Higher cost

3. Cloud Platforms

Modern cloud platforms offer excellent performance:

• AWS, Digital Ocean, Vercel
• Scalable infrastructure
• Built-in CDN
• Easy deployment

Deployment Steps

1. Prepare Your Application

npm run build
php artisan config:cache
php artisan route:cache
php artisan view:cache

2. Set Up Environment

Configure your production environment variables:

• Database credentials
• Mail settings
• App URL
• Debug mode (set to false)

3. Database Setup

php artisan migrate --force
php artisan db:seed --force

SSL Certificate

Always use HTTPS in production:

• Free certificates with Let's Encrypt
• Automatic renewal
• Better SEO rankings
• Improved security

Performance Optimization

• Enable OPcache
• Use Redis for caching
• Optimize images
• Set up CDN