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P1. Simple website path

What this page helps you do​

Follow the right launch path for a simple website.

Why it matters​

Simple websites can ship fast, but they still break if the domain is wrong, the hosting setup is unclear, or no one knows how to update the site safely.

You should already have​

  • a mostly public site with little or no private user data

Skip this page if​

  • users log in
  • you store important user data
  • your app depends on AI features or background jobs

Then go to P2. SaaS web app path or P3. AI app path.

What to do​

Focus on a short safe route:

  1. Put the code in GitHub with F1. Put your code on GitHub.
  2. Make sure the site runs locally with F4. Run your app locally.
  3. Choose simple hosting with H1. Choose hosting.
  4. Deploy it with H6. Deploy your app.
  5. Put your domain in front with D2. Set up Cloudflare and D3. Point your domain to your app.
  6. Finish with R8. Launch checklist.

Use managed hosting unless you have a clear reason to run your own server.

Common mistakes​

  • using a VPS for a simple site because it feels more “real”
  • launching with no way to roll back
  • forgetting uptime checks because the site looks simple

Next step​

Go to F1. Put your code on GitHub.

Advanced notes​

If your “simple website” accepts contact forms, uploads, or private data, revisit whether P2. SaaS web app path is the safer fit.