Start Here: Build on AWS Without Code

Follow this simple roadmap to launch a production-ready WordPress stack on AWS. Each step is practical, repeatable, and no-code friendly.

Roadmap (6 Steps)

1. Launch WordPress on Lightsail — Spin up a Bitnami WordPress instance, attach a static IP, and secure the default admin.
   Link: Host WordPress on AWS Lightsail
2. Set up Route 53 DNS — Point your domain (A/AAAA + CNAME) and confirm propagation.
   Link: Route 53 DNS for Lightsail
3. Enable HTTPS (Let’s Encrypt) — Use Bitnami’s HTTPS tool or certbot and force HTTPS in WordPress.
   Link: Free SSL on Lightsail
4. Store media in S3 — Offload uploads to Amazon S3 (ACL-free), keep the server lean, and prep for CDN.
   Link: Store WordPress Media on S3
5. Send email with SES (free) — Use FluentSMTP + Amazon SES for reliable, authenticated email delivery.
   Link: Send WordPress Emails Using AWS SES (Free)
6. Add a CDN (CloudFront) — Speed up global delivery with a distribution + Origin Access Control.
   Link: CloudFront for WordPress + S3

Tip: Complete steps 1–3 first to get a secure base. Then do steps 4–6 to make it scalable and fast.

Recommended Tools (Free)

• SEO: Rank Math (or Slim SEO)
• Caching: LiteSpeed Cache or WP-Optimize
• Backups: UpdraftPlus (S3 target)
• Email: FluentSMTP + Amazon SES
• Images: reSmush.it

New to No Code AWS?

Start with these two guides: Launch on Lightsail → Email via SES (Free). You’ll have a working, secure site with reliable email in under an hour.