How Autofluencer Cut Costs by 66% & Improved Deployment in Just 4 Weeks

Introduction

ThinkSys recently worked with Autofluencer to solve their code deployment efficiency issues. Autofluencer needed help scaling their creator-brand match-making platform. The ThinkSys team moved Autofluencer’s entire system from local servers to the cloud in just under four weeks. The results were impressive. Their operating costs dropped by 66%, and ThinkSys was able to set up automated code deployment work efficiently and effectively for the client.

The platform now runs smoother and makes it easier for brand collaborators to find and work with the right content creators.

Meet Autofluencer

Autofluencer connects brands with content creators using a specialized database, partnership tools, and automated campaign reporting. The company ran into technical problems with its outdated Plesk server that couldn't support the required PHP version. Technical issues kept piling up, and after another company botched their migration attempt, their team hit a wall.

Autofluencer needed solutions for three main issues:

• Expensive Infrastructure: Running multiple Plesk subscriptions and managing separate domains drove up costs.
• System Failures: Their old tech stack kept breaking down due to outdated Plesk and PHP versions.
• Growth Limitations: On-premises servers made everything slower, and deploying new code was risky and time-consuming.

ThinkSys Helped Autofluencer Move their Infrastructure to AWS

• Moved the Plesk server from in-house hardware to AWS Lightsail, which simplified their billing into one monthly payment.
• Built an automated deployment system using Plesk's CI/CD tools so their team could push updates faster.
• Created separate testing and live environments to make development smoother and safer.
• Secured everything by transferring their domain names and SSL certificates to the new system.

Here are Some Results they Saw :

• AWS consolidation cut operating costs by 66%. One subscription now handles everything.
• The platform runs faster and more reliably than before. All those annoying legacy issues are gone. 
• Code deployments happen automatically now. The new CI/CD setup means fewer errors and better scaling.
• Domain management and platform operations run smoothly with our automated systems.