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WordPress FREE Hosting on Google Cloud

Name: WordPress FREE Hosting on Google Cloud
Rating: 4.8 (6 reviews)

Free WordPress Hosting, Free Professional Email and more.

Created byHong Ly

Last updated 8/2020

English

What you'll learn

Host WordPress Website on Google Cloud for Free
Claim $300 USD on GCP to Use Resources for Free
Create Professional Emails for Free
Purchase a Cheap Domain Name with Free Privacy Protection Forever
Install Free SSL Certificate (https)
Set Up SSL Automatic Renewal
Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
Create Google Cloud Project
Change WordPress's Default Template
Import WordPress Demo Content

Course content

5 sections • 25 lectures • 1h 35m total length

Introduction to the Course2:46
Discover how to host WordPress on Google Cloud for free, configure a domain with a linked IP, and enable HTTPS using a free SSL via Simple SSL.

Create a New Google Cloud Project2:43
Create a new Google Cloud project, then use the marketplace to deploy WordPress, while noting the free trial credits available for a year.
Decide Which WordPress to Install10:28
Compare Google's click-to-deploy WordPress and Bitnami WordPress certified deployments on Google Cloud, weighing setup options, security, and pricing for personal sites, testing, and high-demand environments.
Google Cloud Always Free1:38
Explore Google Cloud's always free tier, its regional availability, and the 12-month free trial with credits. Learn about F1 micro instances and free storage and snapshot options.
Deploy WordPress for Free4:31
Deploy WordPress on Google Cloud with a free ef1 micro instance in US region, 30 GB disk, and internet traffic, then log in using the user name and temporary password.
Create A New WordPress Post1:39
Create a new WordPress post, publish it, view posts to verify the update, and copy the post URL to open in incognito for testing.
Buy A New Cheap Domain Name with Free Privacy Protection Forever1:18
You can get your cheap domain name here: https://honglytech.com/namecheap
Reserve Static IP Address1:57
Reserve a static external IP in Google Cloud to replace the default dynamic IP for your VM, then link the reserved address to your purchased domain.
Connect Domain Name to WordPress on Google Cloud6:33
Connect a domain to WordPress on Google Cloud by creating a public dns zone, configuring name servers, and mapping the domain to static ip with an a record and cname.
Install Free SSL Certificate (https) with Auto-Renewal8:43
Install a free https certificate with auto-renewal on your WordPress site hosted on Google Cloud using a tool to generate and install a Let's Encrypt certificate.
Remove Bitnami Banner5:13
Remove the Bitnami banner on a WordPress site hosted on Google Cloud by renaming the banner, adjusting the app name, restarting Apache, and verifying removal, then configure SSL for https.
Install Really Simple SSL Plugin0:32
Search for and install the Really Simple SSL plugin in WordPress, then activate it to enable SSL on your site.
Enable Write Access to wp-config.php2:09
Learn to enable write access to wp-config.php, fix plugin write permissions, verify changes, and activate SSL to secure a WordPress site hosted on Google Cloud.
Change Default WordPress Template2:31
Change the default WordPress template by installing and activating a new theme, then preview the updated site and its sample page with comments.
Change WordPress Name and Tagline1:16
Change your WordPress site name and tagline by opening settings, general, updating the site name (and email as needed), saving changes, and refreshing to apply the update.
Import Demo Content & Congratulations!8:13
Install and import a demo template via a single plugin, explore templates with Elementor, and preview full site or homepage imports on WordPress hosted for free on Google Cloud.

Introduction to FREE Professional Email Service Providers1:44
Learn to create a free business email with your domain, compare five free email hosting services, and see why Zoho Mail tops the list with storage and no ads.
Register A FREE Account on Zoho2:52
Sign up for a Zoho free plan, choose a business email, enter required details, verify your mobile with a code, and enable two-factor security.
Connect Zoho to Google Cloud7:48
Connect Zoho to Google Cloud by configuring DNS with TXT and MX records, SPF, and domain verification steps to enable email delivery for WordPress hosting.
Send Out First Professional Email3:22
Set up a free business email, send your first professional message from the contact address, verify delivery to Gmail with standard encryption, 5 GB storage, and 25 MB attachments.
Set Up Professional Email App on Mobile2:52
Install the Zoho Mail app on mobile, sign in with a new email, verify with a code sent to Gmail, and access inbox, sent items, calendar, and attachments.

Increase an Additional 1GB Memory (RAM) Size for FREE3:37
Learn to allocate a 1 GB swap file on a Google Cloud F1 micro instance, enable swap, and make it permanent to prevent memory shortages during traffic.
Domain Transfer to Namecheap7:13
Transfer your domain from Blowholes to Namecheap, saving on fees with free privacy protection. Disable the transfer lock, verify the code emailed to you, and complete the transfer.
Domain Redirection (Old to New)3:04
Learn how to redirect your old domain to the new one using Namecheap DNS records, including URL redirect and www to non-www forwarding.

Requirements

No prior Google Cloud Platform or WordPress experience is required
A PC or Mac with access to the internet

Description

With this course, you will learn to deploy your WordPress site on GCP (Google Cloud Platform) for completely free. You will also learn how to create free professional emails and more.

After completing this course, you'll learn how to:

1. Host WordPress Website on Google Cloud for FREE

2. Create Professional Emails for FREE

3. Claim $300 USD on GCP to Use Resources for FREE

4. Purchase a Cheap Domain Name with FREE Privacy Protection Forever

5. Install FREE SSL Certificate (https)

6. Set Up SSL Automatic Renewal

7. Redirect HTTP to HTTPS

8. Change WordPress Default Template

9. Import WordPress Demo Content

10. And Many More

Top 10 Reasons Why WordPress

1. WordPress is Free

2. Easy to Customize with Themes and Plugins

3. SEO Friendly

4. Easy To Manage

5. Support Various Media Types

6. Have Full Control of the Websites

7. World’s Most Popular Content Management System (CMS) used by over 60% of CMS Websites on the Internet (according to w3techs, 2020)

8. Have 60.8% Market Share in CMS market and Powering 34% of All Websites (according to Kinsta, 2020)

9. 500+ Websites Are built Each Day Using WordPress (Kinsta)

10. Build Any Types of Websites You Can Think of (Blog or Personal, Business, eCommerce, Job Board, Forum, Portfolio, Multilingual, Knowledgebase or Wiki, Podcasting, Niche Affiliate, Photography, School or College, Family Blog and more)

This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee (risk-free).

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I've got into this industry because I love working with people and helping students learn. Sign up today and see how beneficial free hosting can be!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn how to host FREE WordPress websites
Anyone who wants to create FREE professional emails
Anyone who wants to install FREE SSL certificate (https)
It's perfect for complete beginners with zero experience

WordPress FREE Hosting on Google Cloud

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Course content

Getting Started1 lecture • 3min

Host WordPress on Google Cloud for FREE15 lectures • 59min

Create Professional Emails for FREE5 lectures • 19min

Wrapping Up1 lecture • 1min

Bonus3 lectures • 14min

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