How To Update GitHub Pages

How to Update GitHub Pages: A Beginner’s Guide

GitHub Pages is a fantastic platform for hosting your website, especially if you’re new to web development. It’s free, user-friendly, and seamlessly integrates with your GitHub repositories. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to update your GitHub Pages website without any jargon or confusion.

Prerequisites

Before diving into updating your GitHub Pages website, make sure you have the following:

• A GitHub account (if you don’t have one, sign up at GitHub).
• Some basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Markdown (although you can use pre-built templates).
• Content ready to be hosted on your website (HTML files, images, etc.).

Updating Your GitHub Pages Website

Let’s get started on updating your GitHub Pages website. Follow these straightforward steps:

Step 1: Log In to GitHub

Visit GitHub and log in to your account if you’re not already logged in.

Step 2: Locate Your Repository

1. Navigate to your GitHub repository that hosts your website. If you don’t have one, you can create it by following our guide on creating a GitHub repository.

2. Click on your repository’s name to access it.

Step 3: Update Your Files

Now, let’s update your website content:

1. In your repository, locate the file you want to update (e.g., an HTML file).
2. Click on the file to open it.

1. Once you’re in edit mode, you can make changes directly in the browser. For example, you can update text, add images, or modify code.

1. After making your changes, scroll down and find the “Commit changes” section.

Step 4: Commit Your Changes

1. In the “Commit changes” section, provide a brief description of the updates you made in the “Commit changes” field.
2. Optionally, you can provide a more detailed description in the “Add an optional extended description” field (this can be helpful for tracking changes).
3. Make sure the “Commit directly to the main branch” option is selected.
4. Click the “Commit changes” button.

Step 5: Verify Your Updates

GitHub Pages will automatically rebuild your site with the updated content. To verify your changes, access your website by visiting https://username.github.io/repository-name/ (replace “username” with your GitHub username and “repository-name” with your repository’s name).

Congratulations! You’ve successfully updated your GitHub Pages website with fresh content.