Why use AWS?
AWS is the most used cloud solution in the world for a simple reason: flexibility, robustness and scalability. You can host a showcase site, run a complex business tool, or process billions of events in real time, all with guaranteed performances, a pay-as-you-go billing And a global coverage.
It is also a particularly rich ecosystem for technical teams as for no-code/low-code profiles. Thanks to its modular services, AWS allows compose a tailor-made architecture, while benefiting from an internationally recognized level of security and reliability.
How does AWS work?
AWS is based on a logic of independent but interconnected services, which you assemble according to your needs. Among the flagship services:
- Amazon EC2 to launch a virtual server (Linux, Windows).
- Amazon S3 to store any type of file with automatic redundancy.
- Amazon RDS/DynamoDB to create an SQL or NoSQL database.
- Lambda to execute serverless code, on the fly.
- CloudFront to distribute your content all over the world via a CDN.
- IAM to manage roles, accesses, and permissions with granularity.
Access is via a cloud dashboard, command lines (CLI), or API integrations. Deployments can be automated via Terraform, GitHub Actions, or CI/CD pipelines.
AWS Core Features
Web and application hosting
Deploy sites, apps, or APIs with high availability and automatic scaling.
Storage & database
S3, EFS, RDS, DynamoDB... to manage structured, unstructured, secure data...
Compute & serverless
EC2 for traditional server; Lambda for serverless triggered by event.
Security & IAM
Precise access control, logging (CloudTrail), encryption, SSL certificates.
Advanced tools
Data analysis, machine learning, workflow orchestration, multi-cloud management.
AWS usage examples
- Host an exported Webflow project in an S3 + CloudFront environment.
- Store and distribute high resolution videos or images via S3.
- Deploy a no-code API (via n8n, Xano, or Make) on an EC2 or via Lambda.
- Create a secure SaaS back office with user roles.
- Set up a high availability architecture for a B2B digital product.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about AWS
Is AWS for developers only?
Not at all. While some advanced configurations require technical expertise, more and more services are accessible via no-code interfaces or can be connected to tools such as Make, Zapier, Webflow or Retool.
Is it suitable for Webflow or no-code projects?
Yes. AWS can host assets (images, videos, scripts), custom backends, or serverless functions that can be connected via Make or Zapier.
Is it expensive?
AWS works by the use. For a small project, the costs can be very low (a few euros/month). For a larger project, the bill may go up, but scalability is guaranteed.
What is the difference with Vercel, Render, or Heroku?
AWS is more modular and granular. You compose your architecture yourself. Tools like Vercel or Render are built “on top of” AWS to simplify specific cases (front-end, JS backend...).
Can I easily migrate to AWS?
Yes, especially if you have a containerized architecture (Docker), a standard SQL database, or a Node.js or Python app.
