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What is SlickStack?

SlickStack is a free LEMP stack automation script written in Bash designed to enhance and simplify WordPress provisioning, performance, and security.

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SlickStack is a super easy way to setup WordPress servers that are lightning-fast, created by LittleBizzy.


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LittleBizzy

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LittleBizzy is a company that offers web hosting consultation and optimization services, focusing on enhancing WordPress performance. They developed SlickStack, a free, lightweight, open-source script designed to streamline the deployment and management of WordPress websites on cloud servers such as DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Linode. SlickStack helps improve website speed, security, and scalability by automating the setup process with features like Nginx, Redis, and Let's Encrypt SSL integration. Although LittleBizzy prioritizes efficiency and simplicity, it emphasizes the importance of adhering to industry best practices in WordPress site management.

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Vlad B.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"wonderful wordpress management tool, minimalistic, automated, with good support and community"
lack of overhead, automation, fit for purpose, the community and the founder, very easy to setup and to use you set it up once and run it forever
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Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"excellent"
easy and fast setup, fast and reliable server setup
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Anastasios V.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Most secure Wordpress stack"
Its very easy to spin up a slickstack installation and it creates a very secure and fast wordpress enviroment

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VB
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What do you like best about SlickStack?

lack of overhead, automation, fit for purpose, the community and the founder, very easy to setup and to use

you set it up once and run it forever Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlickStack?

steep learning curve as the solution is a collection of bash scripts (comes hand in hand with the lack of overhead... ;-) ... )

the fact that publishes announcements without possibility of hiding them! this is a half joke half true but its annoying... I would like to have a premium feature that would not display this... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlickStack solving and how is that benefiting you?

no need of a control panel, automated updates, no overhead, maximises resource usage for wordpress! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alex B.
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What do you like best about SlickStack?

I discovered Slickstack recently and I gotta congratulate you for the pragmatic it has been built!

Went down the rabbit hole in the last few months trying to find a solution for deploying WP server on LEMP stacks: easyengine (doesn't seem to be alive anymore), Webinoly or paid solutions such as Runcloud hub. The thing about slickstack is that is built with performance in mind and with a set of fool-proof bash scripts, making it extremely easy to use. Lots of automations such as backups and checks, extremely fast out of the box and great support - which is usually missing on many projects like this.

Managed to get great perf (100 for almost all criteria) in Pagespeed in just a couple of hours - from discovering Slickstack to prod. Definitely recommend giving it a try! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlickStack?

I have nothing to say so far. It's been a great journey! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlickStack solving and how is that benefiting you?

If I need any advice or run into an issue the guys are very active on Discord. Free of charge. Well appreciated! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AV
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What do you like best about SlickStack?

Its very easy to spin up a slickstack installation and it creates a very secure and fast wordpress enviroment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlickStack?

I would like to have more customization options Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlickStack solving and how is that benefiting you?

having to constantly monitor and update server libraries Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SlickStack?

We regret that we met with SS very late... Our website speed has improved by 50% using Slickstack and time for server management has reduced by 90%. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlickStack?

Security headers are not met for some file extensions. (like SVG)

This needs to be updated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlickStack solving and how is that benefiting you?

Slickstack is solving our problem for manageing the custom LEMP stack and need of continuously optimising the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SlickStack?

easy and fast setup, fast and reliable server setup Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlickStack?

automatic updates without versioning and rollback Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlickStack solving and how is that benefiting you?

easy wordpress server setup Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JJ
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What do you like best about SlickStack?

What I like best about SlickStack is its simplicity and efficiency. It’s designed to be user-friendly, making it accessible to users of all levels. This ease of use saves me a significant amount of time in setting up and managing my projects.

In addition, SlickStack’s stability and speed are impressive. It provides a stable environment for my projects and its lightning-fast speed improves the performance of my projects, leading to better user experience and potentially higher SEO rankings.

Lastly, the level of support provided by the maintainer and the Discord community is commendable. They’ve been incredibly helpful, providing timely assistance whenever needed. This strong support system gives me confidence in using SlickStack for my projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlickStack?

While SlickStack has many strengths, there are a few areas that some users might find challenging:

Restrictions:

SlickStack is designed for optimal performance and as such, it comes with certain restrictions. While these restrictions contribute to its speed and stability, they might limit customization options for some users.

Learning Curve:

Despite its ease of use, there can be a learning curve for users who are new to tech stacks. However, the supportive community and comprehensive documentation can help overcome this.

Dependency on the Maintainer:

While the maintainer is highly responsive and helpful, some users might prefer a solution with a larger team behind it for long-term support and development.

Please note that these points are not necessarily negatives, but rather aspects to consider based on individual needs and preferences. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlickStack solving and how is that benefiting you?

SlickStack is solving several problems for me:

1. Ease of Use:

As a user, I've found that many tech stacks have a steep learning curve and can be complex to set up. SlickStack, on the other hand, is designed with simplicity in mind, making it accessible and easy to use. This has saved me a significant amount of time in setting up and managing my projects.

2. Stability:

Stability is crucial when working on projects, as any downtime or issues can lead to lost productivity and potential revenue. SlickStack has proven to be extremely reliable, providing a stable environment for my projects.

3. Speed:

In the digital age, speed is everything. Slow load times can negatively impact user experience and SEO rankings. SlickStack's lightning-fast speed has improved the performance of my projects, leading to better user experience and potentially higher SEO rankings.

4. Community Support:

Having a strong support system is important when encountering issues or seeking advice. The maintainer and the Discord community have been incredibly helpful, providing timely assistance whenever needed.

Overall, SlickStack has made managing my projects more efficient and enjoyable, saving me time and effort that I can invest elsewhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Murali K.
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What do you like best about SlickStack?

Its the fastest and easiest way to set up LEMP stack Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlickStack?

There is nothing that i dislike about it. Its awesome. I was able to setup my LEMP stack so fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlickStack solving and how is that benefiting you?

Its helps setup your own LEMP stack in an UBUNTU server fastest way possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SlickStack?

How quickly it made our website. It not only made for a better user experience, it also helped with SEO. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SlickStack?

There was a bit of a learning curve that required working with the developer, but since then, it's been easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SlickStack solving and how is that benefiting you?

Primarily slow speeds. The 'out of the box' WordPress configuration was not ideal for our technical SEO goals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.