Hosting a WordPress website as a nonprofit often feels like a choice between two bad options: spending thousands on “premium” managed hosting or getting lost in the technical weeds of a manual AWS setup. But there is a third way. By combining AWS Nonprofit Credits with DevPanel’s automation, organizations can achieve enterprise-grade performance and security…
In the modern digital landscape, the question “Where is my data?” has evolved from a simple IT inquiry into a multi-million dollar boardroom concern. For organizations deploying Content Management Systems (CMS) like Drupal and WordPress, the physical location of data is no longer the only factor—the legal jurisdiction governing that data is what defines its…
Choosing a hosting environment for WordPress is no longer just about “uptime” or “disk space.” For modern organizations, it is a strategic decision that impacts developer velocity, operational costs, and long-term scalability. The choice between managed platforms and self-managed infrastructure represents one of the most consequential decisions for organizations deploying WordPress at scale. This guide…
For years, the promise of WordPress on DigitalOcean has been simple: high performance at a fraction of the cost of premium managed hosts. But as any agency owner or lead developer knows, the “cheap” infrastructure bill often hides a mountain of high-cost labor. Recent industry analysis shows that teams managing WordPress manually on cloud primitives…
Brussels, Belgium — January 2026 When the European Commission decides to host a hackathon, they don’t just need “hosting.” They need an infrastructure capable of powering the next generation of digital sovereignty. For the upcoming “Play to Impact” Drupal AI Hackathon 2026, the European Commission has made a definitive choice for their technical foundation. To…
Introduction: The Infrastructure Paradox For organizations deploying Drupal today, the challenge is rarely about code—it is about the infrastructure that supports it. DigitalOcean has democratized access to cloud computing, offering raw power like Droplets and Kubernetes at accessible price points. However, for Drupal teams, this accessibility creates a paradox: low infrastructure costs often mask high…
Are you a nonprofit struggling with high hosting fees? Discover how to combine Microsoft Azure’s generous nonprofit credits with DevPanel’s automation to host secure, scalable WordPress and Drupal websites—without needing a dedicated DevOps team.
🎧 Listen, Watch, & Learn Before diving into the architecture breakdown, explore the deep-dive research and multimedia discussions behind this guide. Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Why Your Drupal on AWS Architecture is Probably Wrong Hosting Drupal on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is far more complex than deploying a simple static application. A proper, production-grade setup is…
For most nonprofits, hosting is just another unavoidable line item in the budget. But what if that $3,900 annual expense could be reduced to just $95 per year—without giving up performance, security, or reliability? That’s exactly what happened for Parents Helping Parents (PHP), a 501(c)(3) organization that runs a high-traffic WordPress website serving families of…
Overview A U.S. government news agency—delivering 1 to 2 billion monthly pageviews across dozens of Drupal sites—was facing ballooning hosting costs, operational roadblocks, and limited technical flexibility on its Acquia. With a mandate to modernize, reduce costs, and gain greater control, the agency turned to DevPanel to evaluate a migration to AWS. The result? Challenge…