Creating and Hosting Websites with GitHub Pages

Having a professional web presence is essential for developers, creators, and professionals, but configuring traditional web hosting can often feel complex and overwhelming. GitHub Pages offers a streamlined, modern solution that allows you to publish websites directly from your code repositories without complex server setup. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to confidently launching live websites. You will understand how to structure your web files, leverage Markdown for fast content creation, and configure custom domains to showcase your work to the world. What you'll learn: Learn the core mechanics of Git repositories and how they power web hosting; Build and deploy clean static websites using HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript; Master Markdown syntax to quickly generate structured content and documentation; Configure custom domains and ensure your site is secure with HTTPS; Explore Jekyll themes and static site integration for rapid layout design; Apply modern responsive design principles to ensure your site looks great on mobile and desktop. You will start with essential web hosting terminology and Git fundamentals before moving step-by-step through creating, customizing, and deploying your first live project. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior hosting experience or advanced programming background to get started. Start reading today and publish your first website to the live web.