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How to host a static site from a zip file

A practical workflow for sharing campaign pages, prototypes, portfolios, and static exports from one hosted zip link.

Use zip hosting for finished static exports

A zip-hosted site is useful when the page already exists as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and assets. Campaign pages, prototypes, pitch microsites, portfolios, and lightweight documentation can all be shared without setting up a separate hosting project.

Package the right folder

Before uploading, make sure the zip contains the built output, not only the source files. The index file should sit at the expected root, asset paths should resolve locally, and unnecessary build artifacts should be removed.

Add a walkthrough for reviewers

A hosted static page is easier to review when it is paired with a short video explaining what changed, what to inspect, and what feedback is needed. That context prevents reviewers from treating the link like a mystery artifact.

Keep supporting files nearby

Campaign pages often need copy docs, screenshots, source exports, or launch notes. Put those resources next to the hosted page so partners and stakeholders do not need a second folder link.

Choose expiry or permanence deliberately

Draft prototypes and temporary reviews should expire. Published portfolios, product catalogs, menus, or campaign resources may need permanent hosting. The same upload workflow can support both patterns when the access setting is explicit.

Share a link that can survive forwarding

A clear hosted link works better than a local artifact or private drive folder. If the recipient forwards the page internally, every new viewer should still understand what the page is, who sent it, and what to do next.

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