On our website and in our communications with you, we may mention different website environments. For example, Managed WordPress Hosting plans include one "Production" website and allow for one "Staging" website. Here we briefly explain the differences.
Production
The production environment is the live environment that is accessible to end-users. It is the final version of the website where all functionalities must work correctly and efficiently. Any issues encountered here can directly affect user experience and potentially lead to loss of revenue and credibility.
Staging
The staging environment is a copy of the production environment used for final testing before deployment. It allows developers and testers to validate changes in an environment that closely mimics production. This step ensures that everything works as expected when the changes are pushed live.
Development
The development environment is where developers write and test their code. This environment is highly dynamic, as developers continually make and test changes. It is isolated from other environments to ensure that incomplete or broken features do not affect the main website or staging environment.
Demo
The demo environment is typically used for showcasing new features or updates to stakeholders, clients, or internal teams. It provides a platform to demonstrate functionalities without affecting development, staging, or production environments. This environment helps in getting feedback and approvals before proceeding to staging or production.
