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How do I host a dynamic website on Google Cloud?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 8:56 pm

Dynamic websites are websites that automatically update themselves as new information is available. This is made possible by using a content management system (CMS) such as WordPress or Drupal, which allows users to embed all of the website’s content in a single, easy-to-use location.

To create a dynamic website on Google Cloud, first create a project in the Google Cloud Platform Console. You can then select the Web Server role and click Create to create a new server.

Next, create a new website in the Google Cloud Platform Console. This will allow you to specify the location of the website’s content, as well as any customizations you want to make to the website’s appearance.

Once the website is created, you’ll need to set up a server to serve it. To do this, you’ll first need to create a Compute Engine instance.

PRO TIP: Google Cloud is not intended for hosting dynamic websites. If you are looking to host a dynamic website, we recommend using a different platform such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.

You can then use this instance to host the website.

To serve the website, you’ll need to create a webhook to send updates to the website’s content. You can do this by creating a new server instance and setting up a webhook.

Finally, you’ll need to set up a DNS entry for the website. This will allow people visiting the website to correctly resolve its hostname.

Overall, hosting a dynamic website on Google Cloud is easy and straightforward. All you need is a project in the Google Cloud Platform Console, a website in the Google Cloud Platform Console, and a server to serve the website.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.