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What is Local?
Local is a WordPress development tool offered by Flywheel that aims to streamline the process of building, testing, and deploying WordPress sites locally. According to the vendor, Local caters to the needs of web developers, WordPress developers, design agencies, freelancers, and digital marketing agencies....
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What is Local?
Local is a WordPress development tool offered by Flywheel that aims to streamline the process of building, testing, and deploying WordPress sites locally. According to the vendor, Local caters to the needs of web developers, WordPress developers, design agencies, freelancers, and digital marketing agencies. It is designed for small to medium-sized businesses and offers a range of features that aim to enhance productivity and efficiency in the website development process.
Key Features
Automatic WordPress installation: According to the vendor, Local simplifies the setup process by automatically installing WordPress with just one click, including SSL.
Advanced development features: Local provides developers with advanced tools such as root SSH access, WP-CLI integration, and the ability to hot-swap PHP environments, which the vendor claims can facilitate easy testing and development.
Local Connect: The vendor states that Local allows users to seamlessly push and pull sites to hosting providers like Flywheel or WP Engine, streamlining the offline-editing and go-live process.
MagicSync: Local's differential deployment technology intelligently recommends files to update and gives users control over which files to sync, according to the vendor. This feature aims to make the deployment process efficient and flexible.
Live Links: According to the vendor, Local enables users to create secure and persistent URLs to share locally-built WordPress sites with clients and coworkers without the need for deployment, facilitating collaboration and feedback.
One-click admin: The vendor claims that Local eliminates the need for managing multiple usernames and passwords by allowing users to seamlessly log in to their WordPress site with just one click.
A collection of pre-launch tools: Local offers a range of pre-launch tools such as Link Checker, Image Optimizer, and Instant Reload, which the vendor says can help users deploy their sites with confidence and ensure a smooth and error-free launch.
Cloud Backups: According to the vendor, Local allows users to easily push and pull sites from Local to Google Drive or Dropbox, ensuring clean workspaces and secure site files.
Image Optimizer: Local enables users to optimize their site's images offline, without relying on cloud-based services, according to the vendor. This feature aims to improve site performance and faster loading times.
Local Technical Details
| Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
