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You know when you’ve finished building your website and just want to get it online without dealing with all the techy stuff? That’s where deployment platforms help. They make it super easy to put your site live, just connect your code, click a button, and it’s up and running. No need to worry about servers or complicated setups.
They also take care of the important things like speed, security, and updates in the background. So while they handle the heavy stuff, you can focus on making your website look good and work great. It's simple, right?
Vercel is a cloud platform for deploying and hosting frontend applications. It excels at making continuous deployment and global delivery feel seamless. Vercel is the company behind Next.js, so if you’re building a Next.js app, this platform is pretty much a match made in heaven. But don’t worry it also supports other frameworks like React, Vue, and Svelte.
GitHub Pages is a static site hosting service directly integrated with GitHub. It allows you to serve static content like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript straight from your GitHub repository. You can automatically deploy sites by pushing code to specific branches, making it a hassle-free option for developers of all levels.
Deployment platforms are a total game changer if you’re looking to launch your website quickly, reliably, and without any trouble. Whether it’s a personal portfolio, a startup site, or a growing business platform, they handle the technical heavy lifting like hosting, security, and scalability so you can stay focused on building great experiences for your users.
You’re not boxed into a single approach. Most platforms integrate smoothly with the tools and frameworks you already love, letting you deploy directly from your Git repository, preview updates, and roll back with ease. With lightning-fast performance and dependable uptime, deployment platforms simplify the path from code to production. Pick the one that aligns with your workflow, and you’re all set to launch with confidence 🚀
Yes, there’s a free tier with generous limits, perfect for hobby projects, portfolios, and early-stage startups.
So easy connect your GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket repo, and Vercel handles builds, previews, rollbacks, and deployments instantly.
Yes, You can run API routes/serverless functions as part of your deployment no need to manage a separate backend.
Vercel is optimized for Next.js, but it also supports React, Vue, SvelteKit, Nuxt, Astro, and static site generators like Hugo and Eleventy.
Yes, It’s completely free for public repositories, with no hosting fees. You can also host private repositories with GitHub Pro or a paid plan.
Only static sites like portfolios, blogs, documentation, or landing pages. It doesn’t support server-side code like PHP or Node.js.
Yes, It automatically provides HTTPS support, even for custom domains via Let’s Encrypt.