Guides
Guides & how-tos
Practical, step-by-step walkthroughs for getting your website online — no jargon, no servers.
How 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.
How 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.
How to add a custom domain with free SSL
Point your own domain at your static site and get automatic, free SSL. A step-by-step guide using a simple CNAME record.
How to add a contact form to a static HTML site without a backend
Add a working contact form to a static HTML website with no server or backend code. Submissions are captured for you, with built-in spam protection.
How 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 — upload the ZIP and go live with free SSL.
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