Guides & how-tos
Practical, step-by-step walkthroughs for getting full sites and unlimited microsites online. No jargon, no servers.
Publishing your site
How to make your website live
“How do I make my site live?” Upload your finished website as a ZIP and publish it online for free in minutes, with free SSL, a free subdomain, and no hosting setup.
Read the guideFull sites vs microsites
Understand the difference between full sites and microsites on MakeMySiteLive: ZIP uploads, single HTML uploads, storage, versions, custom domains, password protection, PWA settings, and when to choose each.
Read the guideHow to host an HTML website for free
A simple, step-by-step guide to hosting an HTML website for free: zip your files, upload them, and go live in minutes with free SSL and a free subdomain.
Read the guideHow to put a ZIP file online as a website
Turn a ZIP of HTML/CSS/JS into a live website. Learn the ZIP requirements (a root index.html), how to upload, and how versioning works.
Read the guideHow to publish a Framer, Webflow, Figma, or AI-generated export
Take a static export from Framer, Webflow, Figma Sites, or an AI tool like ChatGPT and publish it as a live website.
Read the guideGrowing your site
How to track website visitors for free
See how many people visit your site without adding Google Analytics, cookies, or any third-party script.
How to add a WhatsApp button to your website
Add a floating WhatsApp chat button to your static website without touching code.
How to add Google Analytics to a static site
Add Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity, or Meta Pixel without editing your files or republishing.
How to fix your website link preview
Your link looks wrong when shared on WhatsApp, LinkedIn, or X. Set the title, description, social preview image, and favicon.
Domains and SSL
Guides by use case
Automation and APIs
For publishing from an AI chat, or from your own code.
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