How to get your website live

Your StaticSwift website is a single HTML file. It works on any hosting platform and you can get it live in under 3 minutes for free. This guide covers everything.

How do I get my website live?

The simplest free option is Netlify. Here is how:

Go to app.netlify.com and create a free account (takes 2 minutes)
Click "Add New Site" then "Deploy Manually"
Drag and drop your HTML file into the upload area
Your site is live instantly at a free Netlify URL (e.g. your-site.netlify.app)

You can upgrade to a custom domain at any time from the Netlify dashboard — it takes about 5 minutes and only requires adding a DNS record with your domain registrar.

Can I use my own domain name?

Yes. In Netlify, go to Site Settings, then Domain Management, then Add Custom Domain. Enter your domain name and Netlify will give you DNS records to add with your domain registrar (e.g. Namecheap, GoDaddy, Cloudflare).

If you are not sure how to do this, email support@staticswift.co.uk and we will walk you through it.

What if I already have hosting?

Your file works on any hosting platform. Upload it via your host's file manager or FTP client and rename it index.html if it is not already named that. Platforms it works on include:

cPanel hosting (SiteGround, Hostinger, Bluehost, etc.) — upload via File Manager
Cloudflare Pages — connect your GitHub repo or drag and drop
GitHub Pages — push to a repo, enable Pages in settings
Vercel — drag and drop or connect GitHub
Any standard web host that supports static HTML

Do I need to renew anything?

No. The HTML file never expires and never requires renewal. Your only ongoing cost is your domain name, typically £10 to £15 per year for a .co.uk domain.

Netlify hosting is free indefinitely for static sites. There are no hidden costs.

Can I edit the site myself?

Yes. The file is standard HTML and opens in any text editor — Notepad on Windows, TextEdit on Mac, or a free code editor like VS Code. You can search for any text on the page and change it directly.

If you prefer, just email support@staticswift.co.uk with what you want changed and we will do it for you free of charge.

What if something stops working?

Static HTML sites almost never break — there is no database, no server, no software to update. The file you received will work exactly the same in 10 years as it does today.

If you ever run into any issue, email support@staticswift.co.uk and we will fix it at no cost.

Can I add more pages later?

Yes. Email support@staticswift.co.uk and we will quote for any additions. Existing clients always get priority and discounted rates on additional work.

How do I connect a contact form?

If your site is hosted on Netlify, the contact form works automatically with no setup required. Netlify handles form submissions and sends them to your email address.

On other hosts, we can integrate Formspree (free tier covers most small businesses). Email support@staticswift.co.uk and we will set it up for you.