
SSH and WP-CLI, log files for everything going on on your site.Remote access to local sites for clients and other stakeholders.Ability to save site configurations for re-use.

In addition to the benefits mentioned, Local comes with a number of standout features that can seriously enhance your workflow: Sounds good so far? Then let’s go over how Local can help you with all of the above. No need to pay for hosting or a domain until your site is ready.Increased loading speed and shorter development time.A place to test themes and plugins you are developing before releasing them.Ability to test site changes like site updates or plugin and theme changes safely.Independence of an Internet connection, such as when traveling.Therefore, here is only the short version: We already cover the benefits of installing WordPress locally in our other post. Let’s find out together, shall we? Why Use a Local Development Environment? If you are looking for another way to work with WordPress locally, this tool might be the right thing for you. It’s also free and very easy to use, making it more beginner friendly than more technical solutions. Like other solutions, the program enables you to run WordPress on your computer instead of a server.
#LOCAL BY FLYWHEEL ADDONS HOW TO#
In this post, we want to present you with an alternative: Local, formerly known as Local by Flywheel, and how to use it.

We have written about this before, using XAMPP. Working with a local development environment makes a lot of things easier.
