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WordPress installation and configuration on Windows Server IIS

WordPress installation and configuration on Windows Server IIS

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WordPress + IIS Setup — 125.99 USD, delivered in 2 days

  • WordPress installed and configured on Windows Server with IIS
  • MySQL database created and connected
  • Theme installed
  • Up to 2 plugins installed
  • SSL configured where a certificate is available
  • 1 WordPress installation
  • 1 revision

Full WordPress Environment — 250.99 USD, delivered in 5 days

  • Everything from the WordPress + IIS Setup package
  • Up to 5 plugins installed and configured
  • PHP and IIS performance tuning
  • Pretty permalinks via URL rewrite rules
  • Security hardening covering file permissions and admin access
  • SMTP email configuration
  • Backup configuration
  • 1 WordPress installation
  • 2 revisions

Multi-Site or Migration — 437.99 USD, delivered in 4 days

  • Everything from the Full WordPress Environment package
  • WordPress multi-site configuration, or full migration from a Linux server to Windows/IIS
  • Up to 10 plugins installed and configured
  • Caching and CDN configuration
  • Advanced IIS configuration: URL rewrite, compression, caching headers
  • DNS and domain configuration
  • Full documentation and handover guide

Windows Server infrastructure does not have to be a barrier to running WordPress. Most WordPress builds sit on Linux with Apache or Nginx, but WordPress runs perfectly well on Internet Information Services (IIS) when it is configured correctly, and that configuration is what we deliver.

We work at the intersection of WordPress and Windows Server administration, an area that draws on 17 years of hands-on experience with both platforms. It is a narrower skill set than typical WordPress setup work, which is why this service exists as a dedicated offering.

Why choose Windows Server for WordPress

Organisations already running Active Directory, .NET applications, MS SQL or operating under compliance requirements often prefer to keep everything on one platform rather than adding a separate Linux box purely to host WordPress. We deploy WordPress directly into your existing Windows environment, which keeps infrastructure simpler and easier to manage.

What gets configured

WordPress is installed under IIS with proper PHP handling through FastCGI, the MySQL database is created and connected, your chosen theme and plugins are installed, and URL rewrite rules are set up so permalinks work as expected — something IIS handles differently from Linux. SSL is configured wherever a certificate is on hand, and every build is checked for correct functionality before it is handed over.

Performance and security

IIS deployments need their own approach to tuning. We adjust PHP settings for IIS, configure output caching and compression, and make sure NTFS file permissions are set correctly. Hardening covers restricting directory browsing, securing admin access, and setting Windows Firewall rules.

Moving from Linux to Windows

For sites currently hosted on Linux that need to move onto a Windows environment, the top-tier package covers the whole migration: exporting and importing the database, transferring files, configuring IIS, converting rewrite rules, and cutting over DNS with minimal downtime.

This service is built on Windows Server experience and current Microsoft certification, aimed at businesses that need WordPress running reliably on Windows infrastructure.

What happens after you buy

Your order opens its own thread here the moment it is paid, and everything about that order - questions, changes and the final report - happens in it.

Questions people ask

Which versions of Windows Server do you support?

We work with Windows Server 2008 through to 2022, including Server Core installations.

Do WordPress plugins work the same on IIS as on Apache/Nginx?

Almost all plugins behave the same way regardless of the underlying server. The key difference is URL rewriting: Apache relies on .htaccess files, whereas IIS uses web.config. We handle all rewrite configuration as part of the setup.

Can you install WooCommerce on Windows Server?

Yes. WooCommerce runs on IIS in the same way as any other WordPress plugin, and we configure PHP settings and database tuning suited to e-commerce workloads.

Do I need a separate MySQL installation on Windows?

Yes, a MySQL or MariaDB instance is required on the Windows server, and setting up the full database is included in every package.

Can you also set up SSL on the IIS server?

Yes, SSL certificates are installed and configured through IIS, whether via Let's Encrypt automation or a certificate purchased from any provider.

Is this more expensive to run than WordPress on Linux?

Windows Server licensing carries a higher cost than Linux, but for businesses already running Windows infrastructure, adding WordPress to that same environment can work out cheaper than maintaining a separate Linux server.

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