Is it possible to use node.js on hosting for small tasks?

Question

Node.js

Recently got acquainted with such things as node.js and gulp. I installed node.js and gulp itself on my computer with different modules for compiling stylus, compressing css and js files, and other interesting things for learning and learning. I made a small test site and uploaded it to hosting. Actually the site was made on Wordpress, not on node.js. Node used only for gulp modules. Next, I wanted to try installing node on the hosting so that gulp compresses and compiles files just as cool when it changes. I read that you need a VPS for node.js to install everything.
Actually the question is:
If you buy a VPS and put both node.js and WP there, and use modules like gulp, will it be possible? Or is it not necessary to do this and make a project right away on node.js and use all its modules, or install WP and look for alternatives to gulp?
PS So far, I'm not very versed in all these VPS, node.js, etc. I recently started studying, so if I misunderstood or wrote something, please tell me what exactly is wrong.

Answer 1

You can just take a CMS on a node and give up PHP altogether

Answer 2

You must collect all the assets on your computer and only then upload them to the hosting.
This is the correct solution even if you have VDS.