The article provides a step-by-step guide to creating a self-hosted WordPress instance using Terraform and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The process involves configuring the Terraform provider, setting up networking, DNS, firewall rules, and deploying a MySQL database. Additionally, it covers integrating Spacelift, an automation tool that manages infrastructure-as-code workflows, including Terraform configuration. The guide emphasizes the importance of security best practices and encourages readers to secure their WordPress site with an SSL certificate in their next step.