GitHub Upload Issue

https://helioscomputers.github.io/helioscomputers/

I noticed there was an issue with the domain for some reason, but here’s the github one.

Hi @wialord,

Thanks for contacting us!

Can you share your configuration details?

Cheers,
Frans

@fransallen I have it set to export to a subdirectory on my computer, the destination url is set to https://helioscomputers.com, and I have a subdiretory folder set. Everything else is stock.

I’ve tried exporting to GitHub directly but it places all of the files in a subdirectory thus not actually deploying the site, and when I try exporting to ZIP the ZIP downloads empty.

Hi @wialord,

There are a few things we could try to fix the issue you’re experiencing with V6, but as you mentioned you’re exporting to a local folder, I’d recommend you start with our V7 pre-releases: https://wp2static.com/download

You can just use the core plugin, then run a native Git CLI client from the exported directory (/wp-content/uploads/wp2static-processed-site).

This should be less painful for you. A dedicated GitHub add-on for V7 is in the works, at which point, you may choose to use that if you need full automated workflow.

Cheers,

Leon

@leonstafford I sincerely appreciate the quick response and assistance, I honestly couldn’t figure out V7. However, it did push me to further investigate the V6 issue and I successfully remedied it!

I believe it was an issue with the domain on GoDaddy’s part, as the site is functioning properly using helioscomputers.github.io but not helioscomputers.com even with the proper configurations for custom domains.

Thanks again!

Hi @wialord,

Glad you got it sorted and thanks for the feedback on V7 – it definitely needs improvement in the usability department.

Just to make sure, did you get your site working on your intended domain in the end?

The repository name in GitHub is also a requirement to getting custom domain static site hosting working with them.

I’d suggest looking at Netlify if you’re still having issues. Also free hosting with unlimited custom domain mappings (GitHub only allows (or used to) 1 custom domain mapping per user/org.

Site performance should be better with Netlify, too. You can also just export as a ZIP and drag and drop into their UI, which is nice and simple (most of the time!).

Even better performance can be had by using S3 + CloudFront, but with big jump in complexity / new tools to learn if not familiar with AWS things already.

Anyway, hope you get your site as you like on your own domain!

Cheers,

Leon