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AreaWP is a comprehensive WordPress-as-a-Service (WaaS) platform designed specifically for agencies, freelancers, and WordPress professionals who want to offer managed WordPress hosting to their clients.

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What is WordPress-as-a-Service (WaaS)?

WordPress-as-a-Service is a business model that allows you to offer fully managed WordPress hosting to your clients under your own brand. AreaWP provides the complete infrastructure, automation tools, and management systems you need to run a professional WordPress hosting business.

White-Label Platform

Fully customizable branding

Automated Management

Automated site creation & updates

Client Portal

Self-service customer dashboard

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Platform Architecture

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Single Tenant Infrastructure

AreaWP uses a Single Tenant architecture - providing dedicated, isolated resources for each website. This architectural choice ensures superior performance, security, and customization capabilities compared to multi-tenant or WordPress Multisite approaches.
Why Single Tenant? AreaWP has deliberately chosen the single tenant approach because it delivers the best experience for both platform owners and end users: 🚀 Superior Performance
  • Each website has dedicated resources (CPU, RAM, storage)
  • No resource competition between sites
  • Faster load times since resources aren’t shared
  • Predictable performance regardless of other sites’ activity
🔒 Enhanced Security
  • Complete isolation between websites
  • No cross-site contamination risk
  • Database issues don’t cascade across sites
  • Each site can have independent security configurations
⚙️ Maximum Flexibility
  • Independent WordPress versions per site
  • Custom plugins and themes for each website
  • Site-specific configurations and optimizations
  • Update sites individually without affecting others
🎯 Easier Management
  • Isolated troubleshooting (issues don’t affect other sites)
  • Independent backups and restores
  • Granular control over each website
  • Simpler debugging and maintenance

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Architecture Comparison

Dedicated Resources Per WebsiteEach website operates independently with:
  • ✅ Separate WordPress installation
  • ✅ Dedicated database
  • ✅ Isolated file system
  • ✅ Independent configuration
  • ✅ No shared resources
Perfect For:
  • Agencies managing diverse client websites
  • Sites requiring custom configurations
  • High-security requirements
  • Maximum performance needs
  • Professional WaaS platforms
Learn more about our single tenant infrastructure approach: Server Management Details →

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Key Features

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Platform Capabilities

  • One-click WordPress installation
  • Automatic WordPress core updates
  • Plugin and theme management
  • Automated backups and restoration
  • Bulk operations across multiple sites
  • Template-based site creation
  • Clone and migration tools
  • Customer portal with self-service features
  • User role management and permissions
  • Client billing and invoicing
  • Package and subscription management
  • Domain management integration
  • Support ticket system
  • Client communication tools
  • Custom logo and colors
  • Branded email templates
  • Custom domain for client portal
  • Personalized dashboard theme
  • Custom CSS and styling
  • Branded documentation
  • Remove AreaWP branding
  • Automated billing and renewals
  • Payment gateway integration (PayPal, Stripe)
  • Subscription management
  • Automated expiration notifications
  • Order processing automation
  • Task scheduling and cron jobs
  • API integrations
  • LEMP stack optimization
  • FastCGI caching
  • Redis object caching
  • SSL certificate automation
  • DDoS protection
  • Malware scanning
  • Firewall management

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Getting Started

Follow these essential steps to set up your AreaWP platform:

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1. Customize Your Theme

Make the platform your own by customizing the visual appearance.

Theme Setup

Customize your dashboard theme, colors, logo, and branding to match your agency identity.
 What You’ll Configure:
  • Platform logo and favicon
  • Color scheme and theme
  • Custom CSS styling
  • Email template branding
  • Client portal appearance

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2. Configure Important Settings

Define the core settings that control how your platform operates.

Important Settings

Set up basic platform settings including domain configuration, email settings, and system preferences.
 Key Settings:
  • Primary domain configuration
  • System email addresses
  • DirectAdmin integration
  • Server connection details
  • Default language and timezone
  • Security settings

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3. Set Up Payment Gateways

Enable payment processing to accept customer payments automatically.

Payments Gateway

Integrate PayPal and Stripe for seamless payment processing and automated billing.
 Payment Features:
  • PayPal integration
  • Stripe payment processing
  • Automated recurring billing
  • Invoice generation
  • Payment notifications
  • Refund management

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4. Create Hosting Packages

Define your hosting plans with features and pricing.

Packages Setup

Create and configure hosting packages with specific features, resources, and pricing tiers.
 Package Configuration:
  • Package name and description
  • Storage and bandwidth limits
  • Number of websites allowed
  • Plugin and theme access
  • Pricing and billing cycle
  • Trial period options
  • Feature restrictions

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Platform Editions

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Choose Your Deployment Model

Full Control & OwnershipInstall AreaWP on your own server infrastructure.Includes:
  • Complete source code (encrypted with ionCube)
  • Full server control
  • Unlimited websites
  • Unlimited users
  • All features included
  • Free updates
  • Community support
Requirements:
  • Your own server (VPS/Dedicated)
  • DirectAdmin control panel
  • PHP 8.3 with ionCube Loader
  • MySQL/MariaDB database
  • Basic server management knowledge
Security:
  • Source code protected with ionCube encryption
  • Prevents unauthorized modifications
  • Ensures code integrity and licensing compliance
Best For:
  • Agencies with existing infrastructure
  • Maximum customization needs
  • Complete data control
  • Cost-effective scaling
  • Technical teams
ionCube Protection: Both Self-Hosted and Hosted editions use ionCube encryption to protect the source code, ensuring security, preventing unauthorized modifications, and maintaining licensing compliance.

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Next Steps

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Review Technical Details

Understand the technology stack and infrastructure behind AreaWP.View Tech Stack →
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Check Requirements

Ensure your server meets all necessary requirements for installation.View Requirements →
3

Install AreaWP

Follow the step-by-step installation guide to get your platform running.Installation Guide →
4

Configure Settings

Set up your platform with essential configurations and customizations.General Settings →

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Support & Resources

Documentation

Comprehensive guides and tutorials

Support Portal

Get help from our support team

Community Forum

Connect with other users

Video Tutorials

Watch step-by-step guides

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Why Choose AreaWP?

AreaWP is designed specifically for agencies and professionals who understand WordPress and want to offer managed hosting services. Every feature is tailored to the needs of WordPress experts serving clients.
Your brand, your platform. AreaWP provides complete white-labeling capabilities, allowing you to present a fully branded experience to your clients without any mention of AreaWP.
Manage hundreds of WordPress sites efficiently with powerful automation tools. From site creation to updates, backups to billing - everything can be automated.
Built on industry-standard LEMP stack with FastCGI caching, Redis, and DirectAdmin. Battle-tested infrastructure that delivers performance and reliability.
Dedicated resources for each website ensure superior performance, security, and customization. No shared infrastructure means no compromises.
Ready to get started? Check out our Technical Details to understand the infrastructure, review the Requirements, and follow our Installation Guide to launch your platform.