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WordPress Site E-commerce Deployment
WordPress Desktop App vs. Browser: Which is Right for You? WordPress.com Desktop VS LocalWP
Mastering WordPress Locally: A Guide to Desktop Development Tools for WordPress E-commerce Deployment.

WordPress.com Desktop App vs. LocalWP vs. Browser: Which One is Right for You?
Choosing the best tool to manage your WordPress site depends on your needs. Below is a detailed comparison of WordPress.com Desktop App, LocalWP, and the Web Browser.
1. LocalWP (Local by WP Engine)
LocalWP (Local) by WP Engine is a local WordPress development environment that makes it easy to create and manage WordPress sites on your computer. It’s great for developers, designers, and agencies who need a fast and easy way to work on WordPress projects locally before deploying them to a live server.
Step 1: Go to localwp.com and download
Choose the correct version for your operating system (Mac, Windows, or Linux).

Step 2: Create Your First WordPress Site
- Open LocalWP and click “Create a New Site.”
- Choose a site name (e.g.,
prodxcloud.local
).
Select a setup type:
- Preferred (default settings optimized by Local)
- Custom (choose PHP version, web server type, and database)
- Create your WordPress admin credentials (username, password, email).
- Click “Add Site” and Local will set everything up.