How to get your landing page online (step-by-step)
You built the page. Now get it online — for $10 a year. 🪺
Part 2: the boring infrastructure nobody explains to non-coders.
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The 4 pieces: domain, GitHub, host, deploy. That's the whole list.
Domain — buy at cost: Cloudflare ($10/yr) or Porkbun ($11 flat). Skip GoDaddy.
GitHub — a free filing cabinet for your code. Your host pulls from it.
Hosting — all free: Cloudflare Pages (unlimited), Netlify (easiest), Vercel (⚠️ no commercial on free).
Deploy — 4 click-through steps. No terminal.
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Total cost: ~$10/year. Less than one month of most "website builders."
Don't forget: add an email capture (Netlify Forms, Tally, or embed your Substack form). A landing page that can't capture emails is a dead end.
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Having successfully launched my own landing page following a similar approach, I can confidently say that mastering these four key components—domain registration, GitHub repository management, hosting, and deployment—makes the process surprisingly straightforward and budget-friendly. When selecting a domain, I recommend sticking to trusted providers like Cloudflare or Porkbun, as they charge minimal fees and avoid the upsells and complications I encountered with other registrars. For hosting, Cloudflare Pages and Netlify stood out for me because of their generous free tiers allowing unlimited bandwidth and seamless integration with GitHub, which acts as the source for your site files. Deploying your site can feel intimidating if you're new to technical steps, but the no-terminal, click-through process described offers a smooth experience. Connecting your domain to your host and ensuring your files update with every push to GitHub gave me control without needing to write complex commands. A critical piece that’s often overlooked is adding an email capture form to your landing page. I initially skipped this, which led to missed opportunities for engaging my visitors. Tools like Netlify Forms or embedding your Substack or Mailchimp signup forms are excellent free options. These enable you to build an email list effortlessly, turning your landing page into a powerful marketing tool rather than just a static online presence. Overall, this setup cost me about $10 annually, which is significantly cheaper than monthly fees for many commercial website builders. Plus, I maintained full ownership and flexibility over my site. If you're building your online presence from scratch, this practical, no-nonsense strategy is a great way to launch quickly and effectively while keeping costs low. Stay tuned for part 3, which focuses on the copy and SEO strategies to make your landing page convert visitors into subscribers and customers.