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How to set up free hosting for your artist website with Netlify

March 2026. Prices in USD.

If you've built your website with Webdoline, you have a static site: a folder of files ready to upload anywhere. Netlify is one of the best places to host it, and their free plan comfortably handles a typical artist's website.

Here's how to get it online in a few minutes.

What you'll need​

  • Your exported Webdoline website folder
  • A free Netlify account (netlify.com)
  • Your domain name (optional, but recommended)

1. Create a free Netlify account​

Go to netlify.com and sign up. No credit card required.

2. Deploy your site​

Once logged in, you'll see a dashboard with a drag-and-drop area. Drag your exported and unzipped website folder directly onto it.

Netlify uploads your files and gives you a live URL in seconds. something like something-random.netlify.app. Your website is already online.

Netlify deployment

3. Connect your custom domain​

One-time operation.

If you have a domain from Namecheap or other registrar, go to Site Settings → Domain Management → Add a domain and enter your domain name.

Netlify will give you DNS records (Example: "dns1.p09.nsone.net")to add to your domain registrar. That means, copy pasting 4 values in your domain registrar DNS page. This is how it looks on Namecheap.

Namecheap DNS changement

4. Update your site​

Whenever you export an updated version of your Webdoline site, drag the new folder onto the Netlify dashboard again. It deploys in seconds.

Netlify or Cloudflare Pages?​

Both are excellent free options. The main differences:

  • Netlify is slightly easier to set up and has a friendlier drag-and-drop interface
  • Cloudflare Pages has unlimited bandwidth on the free plan and is generally faster globally

Either works perfectly for a Webdoline site.

Total cost​

Cost
Netlify hostingFree plan
Domain (optional)~$12/year

your Webdoline website, live on the internet, for the price of a domain name.