How to Build a Blog Website Using HTML, CSS, Host it on GitHub, and Deploy it to Vercel

Step 1: Set Up Your Development Environment

Before we start, ensure you have the following tools:

• Text Editor: Use a code editor like Visual Studio Code.
• Git: Install Git on your computer.
• GitHub Account: Create an account at GitHub if you don’t already have one.

Step 2: Create Your Blog Website

1. Structure Your Website with HTML

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) forms the backbone of your blog. Here’s an example of a basic blog structure:

2. Style Your Blog with CSS

Create a style.css file to make your blog look appealing. Here’s some basic styling:

Step 3: Host Your Blog on GitHub

1. Create a GitHub Repository

Log in to your GitHub account and follow these steps:

• Click the New Repository button.
• Name your repository (e.g., my-blog) and keep it public.
• Click Create Repository.

2. Upload Your Files

You can upload your files in two ways:

• Option 1: Using the Web Interface
  Click Add File > Upload Files. Drag and drop your index.html and style.css files. Click Commit Changes to save them.
• Option 2: Using Git (Command Line)
  git init
git add .
git commit -m "initial commit"
git remote add origin https://github.com/yourusername/my-blog.git
git push -u origin main

Step 4: Deploy Your Blog on Vercel

Follow these steps to deploy your blog:

• Create a Vercel account if you haven’t.
• Sign up with your GitHub account.
• Click New Project and connect your GitHub repository.
• Click Deploy and wait for the process to complete.
• Once deployed, Vercel will provide you with a live URL for your website.

With these steps, you can successfully build, host, and deploy your blog website!