Hosting & Infrastructure Development
Fast, Secure, and Fully Configured — Without the Guesswork
Every website needs a strong foundation — but most hosting platforms leave the hard parts up to you. At CMD Designs, we bridge the gap between off-the-shelf hosting and a fully optimized setup. We work with trusted third-party hosting providers like DreamHost to ensure your site is deployed on high-performance infrastructure, fully configured and fine-tuned for your specific needs.
Whether you’re launching a WooCommerce store, running a multisite network, or just want a reliable, fast-loading site — we handle the technical setup, performance optimization, email deliverability, and security hardening so you don’t have to.
WordPress Environment Configuration
Deploy your site the right way, from day one.
- Clean, optimized WordPress installations
- Multisite and multi-domain setups
- Structured staging and production workflows
- File and directory permissions tuned for both performance and security
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Maximize your hosting performance, no matter the plan.
- Caching configuration for server and browser
- Asset minification, lazy loading, and script deferral
- Query optimization and bloat removal
- CDN integration (Cloudflare, BunnyCDN, etc.)
DNS, Domains & SSL Setup
Ensure your site is fast, secure, and properly routed.
- Full DNS record management (A, CNAME, MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- SSL certificate installation and renewal setup
- Redirects, domain aliases, and subdomain routing
- Email forwarding and anti-spam configuration
Backup Strategy & Redundancy
Your data is always safe — even when the unexpected happens.
- Automated daily site backups to Amazon S3
- Full file system and database snapshots
- Manual backup triggers for major updates
- Fast recovery with zero downtime
SMTP Email Configuration
Email that lands where it should — every time.
- SMTP routing through Brevo and AWS SES
- Secure authentication and throttling control
- Contact form reliability across all devices
- Custom headers and deliverability testing
Deployment Workflow Support
Safe, repeatable site launches and updates.
- Git-based or manual deployment systems
- WP-CLI scripting and automation
- Scheduled tasks and cron job configuration
- Plugin/theme lockout to prevent accidental updates
Security & Hardening
Lock it down without slowing it down.
- File and directory permission audits
- Core lockdown (disable XML-RPC, limit login attempts, etc.)
- Malware monitoring with third-party tools
- Security keys, nonce checks, and admin user protection