Beginner Hosting Checklist: Domain, SSL & Deploy

A clean checklist to deploy static sites and understand the basics of deploying dynamic apps.

Buy a domain, point DNS, and enable SSL for trust.

For static sites: build assets, upload, and confirm HTTPS + mobile responsiveness.

For dynamic apps: configure environment variables, database, storage, and queues as needed.

Prompt examples

Create a deployment checklist for a beginner deploying a static website with a domain and SSL.

List common deployment mistakes and how to verify the site is correctly live.