GitHub Pages
A web hosting service made by GitHub, for any static website hosted on GitHub. GitHub Pages doesn't support PHP, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, or any other server-side service.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Cloudron
Features
Properties
- Minimalistic
Features
GitHub Integration
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GitHub Pages information
Developed by
Github Inc. Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) + free version with limited functionality.Alternatives
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- English
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What is GitHub Pages?
A web hosting service made by GitHub, for any static website hosted on GitHub. GitHub Pages doesn't support PHP, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, or any other server-side service. Previously all the code for your website must be made open-source unless you get a premium account on GitHub, but recently you can do it for free with some limits (currently 3 collaborators for private repositories). See github.com/pricing for more details.
Comments and Reviews
One of the easiest ways to create a website without knowing anything about programming, HTML/CSS/JS, web design, hosting, and the like. Intuitive Markdown formatting is easily understood by everyone, updates almost instantly after changes, and offers ample scope for expanding functionality and appearance.
The most popular option for hosting static sites. It's simple, free and even allows you to connect a custom domain. You can host your portfolio, an application or even a blog (with Jekyll).
The current limits are:
Programmers mostly use it as a hosting for their static applications, and it serves that purpose well. You just enable it in the options, and voila. Your site is up.
If you plan on doing something more with it, though. You're better off paying for an actual hosting. Your website might get taken down for any number of reasons.