How to Create and Manage Static Sites with LinkPod

Important Notice

Please note that LinkPod cannot provide support for coding or building static sites. Some basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and coding is required to set up your static site properly. We simply provide a way for you to host your already created sites.

Step 1: Accessing the Static Sites Section

Log in to your LinkPod account.
From your dashboard, locate and click the Static Sites option on the left sidebar menu.

Step 2: Creating a New Static Site

On the Static Sites page, click the green Static site button located in the upper-right corner.

Step 3: Creating and Uploading Your Files

Creating Your HTML File:

Open a text editor (such as Notepad, Visual Studio Code, or Sublime Text).
Start by creating your basic HTML structure. Here's a simple example to get started:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Your Site Title</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="./css/styles.css">
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Welcome to My Static Site!</h1>
    <p>This is a simple example of static site content.</p>
</body>
</html>

Save this file as

Creating a ZIP File:

If your website includes multiple files (e.g., CSS, JavaScript, images):

Create a folder on your computer (e.g.,
Place your
Ensure your HTML file references these files correctly using relative paths.
Right-click on the folder and select "Send to" > "Compressed (zipped) folder" to create a ZIP file.

Uploading Your Files:

In the LinkPod popup window, click Choose file and select your created

Step 4: Configuring Short URL

In the Short URL field, enter your desired custom short URL. This URL will serve as the direct link to your static site.
Alternatively, leave the field blank to generate a random URL.

Step 5: Finalizing the Setup

Click the Create static site button to upload and launch your static site.

Managing Your Static Sites

After creation, your static site will be listed in the Static Sites area.
You can view analytics, edit details, update files, or delete sites as needed from this dashboard.

Additional Tips

Regularly check your static site links to ensure they remain active and properly configured.
Use LinkPod’s analytics to monitor site engagement and performance.

With these steps, you're set to efficiently manage static sites and optimize your online presence with LinkPod.

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