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description Medusa Overview

Medusa is an open-source headless ecommerce platform built for Ghost CMS. It provides a flexible backend utilizing NodeJS and integrates seamlessly with Ghost’s content management system.

This architecture simplifies development and deployment for developers creating custom online stores or integrating e-commerce functionality into existing Ghost websites. It's particularly suitable for projects needing scalable, remote infrastructure and streamlined backups.

help Medusa FAQ

What does ghost CMS mean for a Medusa WordPress site?

In this context, ghost CMS means the working WordPress installation runs remotely while the local computer does not hold the site's database or theme files. The practical point is that content editing, backups, and hosting are handled on the server side.

Is Medusa the same thing as the Ghost blogging platform?

No, a Medusa ghost CMS setup should not be confused with Ghost, the Node.js publishing platform. This item describes a WordPress-based remote CMS workflow, not a site running the Ghost software.

Why would someone use Medusa instead of a local WordPress install?

A remote WordPress setup avoids keeping local database dumps, uploads, and plugin files on a personal machine. That can simplify backups and reduce the risk of losing work if a laptop fails.

What should you verify before relying on Medusa for backups?

You should verify where the WordPress database, wp-content uploads, and theme files are backed up, and how often restores are tested. A remote CMS is only safer if the server actually has scheduled backups and a working restore process.

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