diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 213eac0..e278ae9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -52,6 +52,49 @@ No coding knowledge required for basic use - just follow the instructions below Sunday Comics is meant as another option in the webcomic toolkit, not a replacement for Rarebit. Many creators might even use both for different projects! +## Simple Hosting Options + +Don't have a server? No problem! Here are beginner-friendly options to get your comic online: + +### PythonAnywhere (Recommended for Beginners) +**Best for:** First-time deployments, testing your comic site +- **Free tier available** (with pythonanywhere.com subdomain) +- **No credit card required** for free tier +- **Setup:** Upload your files through their web interface, configure a few settings +- **Great beginner tutorials** available on their site +- Visit: [pythonanywhere.com](https://www.pythonanywhere.com) + +### Render +**Best for:** Automatic deployments from GitHub +- **Free tier available** (site sleeps after inactivity) +- **Setup:** Connect your GitHub repository, Render deploys automatically +- **No server management needed** - just push code to GitHub +- Custom domain support on free tier +- Visit: [render.com](https://render.com) + +### Railway +**Best for:** Quick deployment with modern interface +- **Free trial credits** included ($5/month after) +- **Setup:** Connect GitHub, deploy with one click +- **Automatic deployments** when you update your code +- Simple dashboard to monitor your site +- Visit: [railway.app](https://railway.app) + +### DigitalOcean App Platform +**Best for:** Scaling as your audience grows +- **$5/month** for basic tier (no free tier) +- **Very reliable** for growing comics with traffic +- **Automatic scaling** handles traffic spikes +- One-click deploy from GitHub +- Visit: [digitalocean.com/products/app-platform](https://www.digitalocean.com/products/app-platform) + +### What You'll Need: +1. Your comic files and images +2. A GitHub account (free) for most modern hosting platforms +3. Basic familiarity with uploading files or pushing to GitHub + +**Complete beginner?** Start with **PythonAnywhere** - it has the gentlest learning curve and requires no GitHub knowledge. You can always migrate to other platforms later as you get more comfortable. + ## Features - Comic viewer with navigation (First, Previous, Next, Latest)