Going Live: Deploying Your Blog to Vercel

Deploying a blog to Vercel marks the final step in the production process. This guide outlines the essential steps for pushing your code to GitHub and connecting it to Vercel, ensuring a seamless deployment experience.

Step 1: Push Code to GitHub

Before deploying to Vercel, ensure your blog's code is committed to a GitHub repository. Follow these steps:

1. Initialize Git: If you haven't already, initialize a Git repository in your project folder.

   git init
   

2. Add Files: Stage your files for commit.

   git add .
   

3. Commit Changes: Commit your changes with a descriptive message.

   git commit -m "Initial blog deployment"
   

4. Push to GitHub: Link your local repository to GitHub and push your code.

   git remote add origin <your-repo-url>
   git push -u origin main
   

Step 2: Connect to Vercel

Once your code is on GitHub, the next step is to connect your repository to Vercel:

1. Sign in to Vercel: Create an account or log in to your existing Vercel account.

2. Import Project: Click on "New Project" and select your GitHub repository.

3. Configure Settings: Review the project settings and adjust any necessary configurations, such as environment variables.

4. Deploy: Click the "Deploy" button. Vercel will automatically build and deploy your blog.

Conclusion

After deployment, the blog operates with a "set it and forget it" approach. Users can manage their content through the SleekCMS dashboard, while Vercel handles the frontend seamlessly. This setup allows for efficient content management without the need for constant oversight.