Publishing overview

You've built your website – now it's time to share it with the world! Publishing makes your website accessible to anyone on the internet.

What is Publishing?

Publishing takes your website from Promake's preview environment to a live URL that anyone can visit. Once published:

• Anyone with the URL can view your website
• Search engines can find and index your site
• Your website runs 24/7

Publishing Options

Promake offers two ways to publish:

1. Free Subdomain

Get a URL like: yoursite.promakeai.site

• Free with all plans
• Instant setup
• No configuration needed
• Perfect for testing and personal projects

2. Custom Domain

Use your own domain: www.yourcompany.com

• Professional appearance
• Full control over your brand
• Better for business use
• Requires a domain (can be purchased through Promake)

How to Publish

Step 1: Prepare Your Website

Before publishing, make sure:

• All content is finalized
• Images are uploaded and displaying correctly
• Links work properly
• Mobile view looks good
• Contact information is accurate

Step 2: Open Publish Menu

In your project, look for the Publish button in the preview toolbar. Click it to see your options.

Step 3: Choose Your Option

Select either:

• Free subdomain for quick publishing
• Custom domain for a professional URL

Step 4: Confirm

Click Publish and your website goes live!

After Publishing

Your Website is Live!

You'll receive:

• Your website URL
• Confirmation of successful publishing
• Options to share or manage

Sharing Your Website

Share your new website:

• Copy the URL directly
• Share on social media
• Add to your email signature
• Include on business cards

Making Updates

Publishing isn't permanent – you can update anytime:

1. Make changes in the chat or Edit Mode
2. Click Publish again
3. Changes go live immediately

Publishing Best Practices

Before You Publish

1. Proofread everything - Check all text for errors
2. Test all links - Make sure navigation works
3. Check mobile view - Most visitors are on phones
4. Optimize images - Ensure fast loading
5. Review contact info - Verify email, phone, address

After You Publish

1. Visit your site - See it from a visitor's perspective
2. Test on mobile - Use your actual phone
3. Share the link - Start driving traffic
4. Monitor performance - Watch for any issues

Preview vs. Published Site

| Aspect | Preview | Published | | -------------- | --------------- | ---------------- | | Who can see | Only you | Everyone | | URL | Development URL | Your domain | | Updates | Instant | After publishing | | Search engines | Not indexed | Can be indexed |

Unpublishing

Need to take your site offline?

1. Go to your project
2. Open the Publish menu
3. Select Unpublish
4. Confirm

Your site will no longer be accessible, but your project remains safe in Promake.

Common Questions

How long until my site is live?

Publishing is usually instant. Your site should be accessible within seconds.

Can I have multiple published sites?

Yes! Each Promake project can be published independently.

What happens to my old site when I publish updates?

Updates replace the current version instantly. There's no downtime.

Is my published site secure?

Yes. All Promake sites use HTTPS encryption by default.