Use a traditional server-rendered stack when simplicity and broad hosting compatibility matter.
Step-by-step workflow
Pick the deployment model
Choose a host supporting the actual required PHP version, PDO and MySQL, not just an advertised generic PHP label.
Prepare the data layer
Model the tables, keys and relationships. Use prepared statements through PDO and keep credentials in a protected configuration file.
Build accessible pages
Generate server-rendered HTML, semantic forms, escaped output and mobile layouts. Avoid unnecessary front-end tooling.
Deploy over HTTPS
Configure DNS, origin certificates, secure sessions and file permissions. Make a database backup before overwriting files.
Test and monitor
Exercise search, login, mobile navigation, forms, broken links and backup restoration.
Examples are starting points, not production security audits. Confirm dependencies, versions and pricing using linked vendor documentation.