This is also known as a repository in programming terms. Copy the link to this repository. Save this URL as we will be using it in further steps. We will be going to the WordPress admin dashboard to generate static files of WordPress. This WordPress website can be hosted on another hosting service or locally on your desktop. Install and activate the Simply Static plugin. After the activation of the plugin, go to the plugin's page by clicking on the Simply Static link in the WordPress admin.
The good thing about this plugin is that it is not overly complicated. Just by pressing one button, it will start generating static files. After a few minutes, you should be able to see the Activity log. It will also have a link to download for the zip file consisting of your WordPress's static files. Click on this link and download the zip file to your computer.
The X being numbers. Now that we have the static files all ready to be uploaded on Netlify, we will first upload them to GitLab. Go inside the static website's folder. Now open the command prompt here if you are a Windows user.
With this command, the git process will start in the folder of your website's static files. And the final step is to upload these files we just committed locally in the above command to our remote repository on GitLab. Once you press Enter after the above command it will ask for email and password for GitLab. We are going with Netlify to host our static WordPress website files as it has a Free plan that is good for websites with high traffic too. It offers GB bandwidth in its Free plan and unlimited websites.
You can see that there is deploy on manually option too. This is also useful if you want to upload the files once and never update them again. But if you want to update your WordPress website files often, then going the Git way we show here is easier. As it will require only a few commands to update it. We will write about this at the end of this post. In the next step, select the main option which will already be there by default.
On the following page, enter the domain name that you want to set up for this static website and press the Verify button. If you have not registered this domain name, you can do that on Netlify itself. But if you have already registered it, then press the Add domain button.
Click on the Options selection box beside your domain name and select the Add Domain option. Follow all the setups procedure and on the end, it will show the DNS that needs to be added to your domain registrar. Add these DNS's to your domain registrar. If added successfully then your Domains dashboard under Site settings in Netlify will look like this. You should now be able to see the static version of your WordPress website on your main domain.
In some cases, it takes 24 hours until complete DNS migrations happen. When you see the above page, it means you have successfully migrated your WordPress website with no head to Netlify. It is time to relax and enjoy the free hosting for your WordPress website from Netlify. The next step is optional and done when you want to update your just uploaded website. If you want to update your static WordPress website with new content or design, then using a few git commands on your computer you can do it.
Netlify keeps checking your attached GitLab repository quite often. So all we need to do is update our GitLab repository with new files to be updated on the website. I suggest deleting all the files in your local folder on your computer and downloading the fresh static files generated. Download and extract the new static files in the same folder on your computer drive. The same folder is to be used because we have set up git here. So with just a few commands, we can update these new files to our already created repository on GitLab.
This will finally update your Gitlab project with new updated files for your headless WordPress website. The method we described here using Git and Netlify is the easiest we found that can be updated once in a while. And with Netlify's free plan of unlimited websites and GB bandwidth, you can host quite a good number of websites and traffic.
Now you can create websites on your local computer using WordPress, export its static version as shown in this post and host it free. Plus you can update it with just a few commands. This is a one-time setup and easily updateable lifetime.
Now no more headache of WordPress database error and plugin updates. This type of headless static WordPress website is also secured.
No need to worry about it getting hacked. Share this post with your friends who are looking to set up new websites and looking for free hosting. Comment below your thoughts to keep us motivated to write more posts like this. Let me begin by saying that I am familiar with and appreciate all of the people who have spent time and effort creating these plugins.
Each of them is a friend of mine. Another reason to consider the Multiverso plugin is because it has options for limiting file upload sizes and access management. Encryption is a big part of the plugin as well.
To give an example, you may want to ensure that downloads are protected while being downloaded by your customers. The encryption adds a certain level of security to minimize your worries. The Lana Downloads Manager plugin is super simple and free. It allows the management of local files via WP upload and remote files. If you are looking for something basic and lightweight, this works great. Some of the basic functionality includes a counter system and a log system.
These pair well for counting the number of downloads and files in your system. It also comes in handy for measuring file sizing, just in case you begin reaching your server limits. The plugin is ready to go right after you install it on your WordPress site.
It works by asking you to upload digital content to your admin. You may choose from the long list of supported files, from audio clips to video and images. This way, you can either share a link to the download directly to customers or insert that shortcode into any page or post of your choice. File Manager has a generic name, but it packs quite a few features into such a small plugin. The plugin includes a widget for managing your files from multiple locations. The download counter is worth looking into, and the protected download URL security is sure to ease worries about whether or not digital downloads are fully secure.
In addition to that, the File Manager plugin provides a drag and drop file uploader, turning the process into a simple drag and click movement. You can also control who has access to the files being downloaded.
To give you an idea of how that works, imagine your organization wants internal employees to download media files for clients. Some of the other elements to look for include custom icon image links and file type icon support.
This adds a more visual experience to your long list of files. Along with that, you have access to a searching and sorting option where you would type in a keyword to locate a file within seconds. WooCommerce Attach Me! Not only does it provide a system for sending download links to customers who purchase items , but it has unique tools for organizing those files and categorizing them into sections prior to download.
A good example of this would be adding a PDF file download to a receipt when someone purchases software from your company. This could be a manual, video, or additional photos to give people an idea of how to use the software. The file downloads are possible for digital and physical products, and your customers even have access to their own file upload button. Struggling with downtime and WordPress issues?
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Overall, you have two methods for organizing and sharing files with users. One of them is to link to the downloads on product pages. The other option is to add the download link to your order emails. The plugin also has a clean admin module for shifting around the files and identifying which ones are being downloaded the most. A few elements stand out for the File Manager Plugin, including the fact that all uploads are completed using a drag and drop system. This speeds up the process and ensures that all skill levels can utilize the tool.
Folder sharing is possible through the plugin, along with quick tools for uploading larger files and folders. Some of the more unique features include the built-in text and image editor, both of which replace the need for third-party tools that would complete the same tasks. Many of the other WordPress download manager options on this list have this functionality, but this one focuses far more on restricting content and protecting the files on your website.
After installing this plugin, your WordPress site turns into a hub for generating exclusive groups where you share files and connect only with the people of your choosing. Videos , documents, and images are all supported, with restriction settings ready to configure on each of them. In addition, the plugin has embedded protected streaming so no one steals your content. The multisite support is an intriguing feature, considering you may have to share files on a network of multiple WordPress sites.
We also enjoy that the Groups File Access plugin includes a beautiful file management area to move around folders, delete some, and add more. This gets you six months of premium support, with options to upgrade every six months. Four themes are packaged into the plugin, opening up your creativity and letting you have a bit of a say as to how the system looks.
The file manager is powerful yet simple to understand, with drag and drop functionality, beautiful thumbnails, and a clean interface that most people should be able to grasp.
It provides two dedicated blocks for loading WordPress files on the frontend. Downloading your media files can be useful when you have to back up your website or if you need to transfer files between sites. Pick whichever method most comfortable and easy for you. Good luck! You must be logged in to post a comment. What this means is that you can modify, change the code, and redistribute the code in unmodified or modified form, as long as the original license remains in the format presented by Asphalt Themes.
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