I created a website for my dad's print brokerage business at deliops.com, which is still a work in progress. Right now, it's hosted on Amazon EC2 and I'm planning to move it to archr.ca when it's ready for launch. The issue is, I have no clue how to transfer it between these two domains. I've tried searching for guides online, but most are outdated, and networking concepts like DNS and ports just confuse me since I primarily focus on coding. Any tips on how to handle this transition would be super helpful! Also, I'm open to any advice on HTML and mobile styling.
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Have you considered using Cloudflare? It can simplify a lot of the devops tasks and make hosting easier. Plus, platforms that are easier to set up will let you focus more on improving the site while learning other skills.
Honestly, you might want to reconsider using EC2 for this if you're not comfortable with it. A simpler VPS could save you money. If you stick with EC2, make sure you get an Elastic IP, and then create DNS records that point to that IP for your new domain. Also, reconsider the site's user experience; it's tough to navigate right now with those two pages just to sign in.
I understand what you're saying about UX. I’ll definitely rework the sign-in process soon.
For styling, definitely check out Tailwind. It can really make your designs shine without requiring much hassle. Just make sure to compress those images; they're pretty huge right now!
Haha, yeah, they’re AI-generated so I’ll get on compressing them! Thanks for the heads-up.
To move your site, you really need to get familiar with DNS. First, find out which registrar you used for your domain. If it's from grape.ca, you'll need to reach out to your dad since he has access.
He does have access, so I can get the info from him. Thanks for the tip!
Hey, I noticed your site flickers—especially on mobile. That pop-up menu might be causing issues. You might want to revise that.
Yeah, the mobile experience is rough at the moment; I’ll be redoing the menu.
I did manage to set things up with some tutorials, but I agree that simpler platforms might help me learn better without getting overwhelmed.