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[MayGuerr19]

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Hi, I'm new to web development. I just finished my website, but I'm not sure where to go from here or where I can upload it? I'm looking for help.

[mecodeatlas]

Welcome to the GitHub Community, @MayGuerr19, we're happy you're here! You are more likely to get a useful response if you are posting your question in the applicable category and are explicit about what your project entails--giving a few more details might help someone give you a nudge in the right direction. I've gone ahead and moved it for you. Good luck!

[DarioChiappello]

@MayGuerr19 What language did you use to develop it? If you use node or php and some framework like react, vue or other, you can use hostinger, vercel or digital ocean. If you use other programming languages ​​you can use another type of service. If you need help, let me know

[MayGuerr19]

Hi, thank you for the advice, I use Html and CSS for a basic website. which ones to do recommend on the framework? and can you also give me an example if I use other programming languages which services are they?

[DarioChiappello]

If is only html and css, you can use github pages to run online the site. here you have a tutorial from the company
Github Pages
https://docs.github.com/en/pages/quickstart
https://docs.github.com/en/pages/getting-started-with-github-pages/creating-a-github-pages-site

Vercel
https://vercel.com/docs/getting-started-with-vercel/projects-deployments

Or you can use vercel if you want too. For react projects goes well Vercel.

[MayGuerr19]

we're happy you're here! You are more likely to get a useful response if you are posting your question in the applicable category and are explicit about what your project entails--giving a few more details might help someone give you a nudge in the right direction. I've gone ahead and moved it for you. Good luck!

[ArturAronov]

You can use GitHub pages.
To set up GH pages, create a new repo: MayGuerr19.github.io, then push your website files to the repo. Once you have all the necessary files, your site will be live on https://MayGuerr19.github.io.
Alternatively, there are other providers with generous free tier, such as Vercel (for Nextjs), Laravel Cloud (for Laravel/php), Netlify etc.

[MayGuerr19]

Okay thank you so much on that.

[Naksh-Rathore]

If it is just a static website, use GitHub pages. Otherwise you can use Netlify, Hostinger, GoDaddy, and so much more. Here is a tutorial I followed for GitHub pages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1QU3kLFPdg&t=422s&pp=ygUkaG93IHRvIHB1Ymxpc2ggYSB3ZWJzaXRlIHdpdGggZ2l0aHVi

[YuheshPandian]

Try:

• Render

• Netlify
  for simplicity

• vercel

• hostinger

for flexibility

[PushoDev]

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Choose a Hosting Service:

To make your website accessible online, you’ll need a place where it can "live." There are several options depending on your needs:

Free Options:

• GitHub Pages: Ideal for static projects (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). It’s free and easy to set up.
• Netlify: Perfect for static sites and also supports continuous integration (automates deployments from GitHub).
• Vercel: Similar to Netlify, great for modern websites and frontend applications.

Paid Options (for more control):

• Bluehost, Hostinger, or SiteGround: These services are ideal if your website uses a backend (e.g., PHP, MySQL databases) or if you plan to use WordPress.
• Cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or DigitalOcean: These are more advanced but offer a lot of flexibility.

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[kochetkov-ma]

This thread's pretty old, the last reply was back around Feb 2025, so you've most likely sorted it out by now. Leaving this here anyway in case someone lands on the same question later.

1. Free MVP options

BrewPage (https://brewpage.app)
You can publish a whole site, just drop the built folder (compiled HTML, CSS, JS) and you get a public URL, no account. Best for an MVP, a quick test, or showing something to someone.

GitHub Pages
Free, and you probably already have a GitHub account. A good home for a personal or hobby site.

2. When it's a real or bigger project

A cheap VPS with your own domain
The simplest option that's genuinely effective. Around $5 a month, full control, serve static files or run it in a container. With an AI coding agent the whole setup takes a few minutes.

Cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Powerful, but easy to get lost in. Only worth it once the project is actually big.

[A23droid]

Hello @MayGuerr19

If you've already finished a basic HTML/CSS website, I'd recommend deploying it before jumping into frameworks.

For a static website:

• GitHub Pages – free, beginner-friendly, and integrates directly with GitHub.
• Netlify – simple deployments with useful features like preview builds (i deployed my first app here).
• Vercel – great if you later decide to learn React or Next.js.

My suggestion is to upload your project to GitHub and deploy it with GitHub Pages first. It helps you learn version control and deployment at the same time.

Once your site is live, focus on building your web development fundamentals:

1. Learn JavaScript.
2. Make your website fully responsive.
3. Build a few small projects to strengthen your skills.
4. Follow the roadmap at roadmap.sh to understand what to learn next.
5. Use resources like MDN Web Docs, freeCodeCamp, and The Odin Project for structured learning.

Getting your first website online is a great milestone. Publish it, gather feedback, and keep improving it as you learn.

[el-xearl]

Hi! @MayGuerr19 Congratulations on finishing your website.

If your project is built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Next.js, or a similar frontend framework, I recommend deploying it on Vercel. It's free for personal projects, easy to set up, and connects directly to your GitHub repository.

Basic steps:

1. Push your project to GitHub.
2. Create an account on Vercel.
3. Import your GitHub repository.
4. Click Deploy.

You'll get a public URL that you can share immediately.

Other beginner-friendly options are GitHub Pages (for static websites) and Netlify.