TechRadar guide shows how to launch a website in a day for $13
TechRadar has published a guide that lets a solo or small business launch a professional website in one day for as little as $13 in setup costs.
The guide says the setup is best suited for landing pages, portfolios, small business sites, and simple lead generation forms. Users can build a mobile-friendly site on their own domain without coding skills by describing what they want in plain English.
TechRadar said the total stays near $13 because only the domain and possibly a small subscription fee for a better AI website builder require payment. A .com domain from a mainstream registrar typically costs $5 to $15 for the first year. There is no upcharge for connecting a domain, and no monthly hosting or storage fees.
The recommended stack includes a vibe coding tool that supports code sync and export to an external repository, a free GitHub account with a new repository that has GitHub Pages enabled, and a custom top-level domain. Optional additions include a free Supabase account for handling logins and storing form submissions, and a free AI code editor such as Cursor or Claude Code for minor tweaks and updates.
According to the guide, the setup has limits. It cannot collect payments, complex workflows may crash the website, and storage is limited for hosting audiovisual content. But the components are designed to scale later without vendor lock-in, avoiding an expensive migration to a premium platform.
TechRadar's step-by-step instructions begin with describing the site to a vibe coding tool, including pages and sections such as contact forms or testimonials. Users should ask for layout changes one section at a time, request a working contact form early, and check the mobile preview. The guide advises users to mention GitHub Pages hosting in their prompt so the AI structures code accordingly.
The next step is connecting the project to a GitHub repository, either through a one-click sync or by exporting the code as a ZIP file. Users should keep the repository public because Pages hosting is free for public repositories but requires a premium plan for private ones. Finally, users enable GitHub Pages in the repository settings by selecting the branch for deployment.