What's the Best Way to Create a Personal Website on a Budget?
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VintageWebDude123
Hey everyone! I'm an old internet guy, nostalgia's hitting me as I'm looking to build a personal website or two. I want to share some role-playing games and fiction that I've created. Even though I'm familiar with HTML from the days of Geocities, I'm feeling lost with how things are done today. I've checked out options like Wix and Squarespace, but they seem too focused on drag-and-drop, and I can't find affordable options that allow me to create multiple small pages. I'd prefer something that's lightweight and either free or super cheap. I've tried Notion, but it feels a bit too restrictive and messy for my taste. Any suggestions?
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If you're eager to learn some coding, give Astro.js a try. You can host sites for free on platforms like Cloudflare or Netlify. It starts simple but offers a lot of control as you get more comfortable with coding.
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You might want to check out GitHub Pages! It's a free service that lets you host static websites. Plus, you can use your own custom domain! It’s great for simple personal projects if you don’t mind doing a bit of coding.
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Check out lowendtalk.com. You can find some dirt cheap hosting around $10 a year, perfect for experimenting with traditional cPanel or DirectAdmin hosting options. That way, you can create as many little pages as you want on a budget!
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Honestly, WordPress could be a solid choice for you. With a drag-and-drop editor plugin like Elementor, you can customize your site without too much hassle. It's flexible and there are tons of themes and plugins to play with.
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I personally hand-code my website with HTML, CSS, and TypeScript. Using Parcel.js, I build and minify my files, then deploy them to Cloudflare Pages for free. It's lightweight—my whole site is just 45kb and loads super fast. And there are tons of tutorials out there if you want to give it a go!
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RetroNerd99: Yeah, and it's pretty easy to set up with Jekyll if you want to dive a bit deeper into it.