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Package Summary

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MCBDSHost Marketing Website - Deployment Packages Summary

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Production-ready deployment packages have been generated in the deployment-packages/ folder.

Package Details

1. mcbdshost-marketing-static.zip (4.31 MB)

For Static Web Hosting (RECOMMENDED)

What's inside:

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript files
  • Bootstrap 5 framework
  • Bootstrap Icons
  • Custom marketing styles
  • All static assets

Excluded:

  • No source code (.razor, .cs files)
  • No project files (.csproj)
  • No build artifacts
  • No development files

Deploy to:

  • GitHub Pages (FREE)
  • Netlify (FREE)
  • Vercel (FREE)
  • Azure Static Web Apps
  • Cloudflare Pages
  • AWS S3 + CloudFront
  • Any static file hosting

Advantages:

  • Fastest deployment (drag & drop)
  • Free hosting available
  • Global CDN distribution
  • Automatic HTTPS
  • Perfect for this marketing site
  • Best performance

2. mcbdshost-marketing-full.zip (4.45 MB)

For ASP.NET Core Hosting

What's inside:

  • Complete compiled .NET 10 application
  • All required DLLs
  • Runtime configuration
  • Web.config for IIS
  • Application host

Excluded:

  • No source code
  • No project files
  • No development configuration

Deploy to:

  • IIS (Windows Server)
  • Docker containers
  • Azure App Service
  • Linux with Kestrel
  • Any ASP.NET Core host

Requirements:

  • .NET 10 Runtime (ASP.NET Core)
  • 512 MB RAM minimum
  • Server or container

When to use:

  • Need server-side features
  • Existing .NET infrastructure
  • Want full control
  • Docker deployment preferred

Additional Files Included

DEPLOYMENT-GUIDE.md (14 KB)

Complete deployment instructions including:

  • Step-by-step guides for 7 platforms
  • GitHub Pages setup
  • Netlify deployment
  • Vercel deployment
  • Azure Static Web Apps
  • IIS configuration
  • Docker containerization
  • Linux server setup
  • Custom domain configuration
  • SSL/HTTPS setup
  • Troubleshooting guide
  • Performance optimization
  • Monitoring setup

MANIFEST.txt (5 KB)

Package manifest with:

  • Build information
  • Package contents
  • Files included/excluded
  • System requirements
  • Verification checklist
  • Platform recommendations
  • Quick start steps

README.md (4 KB)

Quick reference guide with:

  • Package overview
  • 3-step quick start
  • Platform comparisons
  • System requirements
  • Support links

For Most Users (EASIEST):

Use: mcbdshost-marketing-static.zip Deploy to: Netlify

# 1. Extract package
unzip mcbdshost-marketing-static.zip -d marketing-site

# 2. Deploy to Netlify
# Go to https://app.netlify.com/drop
# Drag the marketing-site folder
# Done! Instant URL provided

Why Netlify

  • Drag & drop deployment
  • Instant URL
  • Free tier
  • Global CDN
  • Automatic HTTPS
  • Custom domains
  • Zero configuration

Alternative: Vercel or GitHub Pages (equally good)

Ultra-Quick Start

GitHub Pages (3 Commands)

# Extract
unzip mcbdshost-marketing-static.zip -d site

# Push to GitHub
cd site && git init && git add . && git commit -m "Deploy" && git push

# Enable Pages in GitHub settings

Netlify (2 Steps)

  1. Extract ZIP
  2. Drag to https://app.netlify.com/drop

Vercel (1 Command)

vercel --prod extracted-folder

What's Deployed

Pages

  1. Home (/) - Landing page

    • Hero section with gradient
    • 6 feature cards
    • Tech stack showcase
    • Deployment options
    • Call-to-action

  2. Features (/features) - Feature showcase

    • Real-time monitoring
    • Command console
    • Player management
    • Backups
    • Configuration
    • Multi-platform
    • Coming soon features

  3. Get Started (/get-started) - Installation guides

    • Windows Server guide
    • Linux guide
    • Home server guide
    • System requirements
    • Installation commands
    • Support links

Design Features

  • Fully responsive design
  • Mobile-optimized
  • Bootstrap 5 styling
  • Bootstrap Icons
  • Custom gradients
  • Smooth animations
  • Professional footer
  • SEO optimized

Customization After Deployment

To Update Content

  1. Get source code from repository
  2. Edit .razor files
  3. Rebuild: dotnet publish -c Release
  4. Re-create packages
  5. Deploy updated package

To Change Branding

  • Edit MainLayout.razor for logo
  • Modify marketing.css for colors
  • Replace favicon

To Add Analytics

  • Add Google Analytics to App.razor
  • Insert tracking code in <head>

Verification Checklist

After deployment, test:

  • Home page loads (/)
  • Features page accessible (/features)
  • Get Started page accessible (/get-started)
  • Navigation menu works
  • All internal links function
  • GitHub links open in new tab
  • Bootstrap icons display
  • Responsive on mobile
  • Footer displays correctly
  • Custom CSS applied
  • No console errors
  • Page loads < 3 seconds
  • HTTPS enabled (production)

Performance Expectations

Static Hosting

  • Load time: < 2 seconds globally
  • CDN: Edge caching worldwide
  • Uptime: 99.9%+
  • Bandwidth: Unlimited (most hosts)

Server Hosting

  • Load time: 2-4 seconds
  • Uptime: Depends on server
  • Bandwidth: Server-dependent

Cost Comparison

  • GitHub Pages: FREE (public repos)
  • Netlify: FREE (100 GB/month)
  • Vercel: FREE (unlimited bandwidth)
  • Cloudflare Pages: FREE (unlimited)

Server Hosting

  • Azure App Service: ~$13/month (Basic B1)
  • Digital Ocean: ~$5/month (droplet)
  • AWS EC2: ~$5-10/month (t3.micro)
  • Self-hosted: Server costs only

Recommendation: Use free static hosting!

Tools Needed for Deployment

Static Hosting

  • Required: None (just upload files)
  • Optional: Git (for GitHub Pages)

Server Hosting

  • Required: SSH client, FTP client, or Docker
  • Optional: CI/CD tools

Getting Help

Resources Included

  1. README.md - Quick reference
  2. DEPLOYMENT-GUIDE.md - Detailed instructions
  3. MANIFEST.txt - Package info & checklist

Online Support

Bonus Features

Already Configured

  • SEO meta tags
  • Open Graph tags (can be added)
  • Responsive design
  • Accessibility features
  • Cross-browser compatibility

Easy to Add

  • Google Analytics
  • Contact forms
  • Blog section
  • Download links
  • Video embeds

Update Process

When you need to update the site:

  1. Get updates: Pull from repository
  2. Rebuild: dotnet publish -c Release
  3. Re-package: Create new ZIPs
  4. Deploy: Upload new package
  5. Verify: Test deployment

Time: ~5 minutes per update

File Inventory

deployment-packages/
 mcbdshost-marketing-static.zip    (4.31 MB) - Static hosting
 mcbdshost-marketing-full.zip      (4.45 MB) - Server hosting
 DEPLOYMENT-GUIDE.md               (14 KB)   - Full instructions
 MANIFEST.txt                      (5 KB)    - Package info
 README.md                         (4 KB)    - Quick reference
 PACKAGE-SUMMARY.md                (This file)

Success Criteria

Your deployment is successful when:

All pages load without errors Navigation works smoothly Mobile version looks good Links point to correct URLs Icons and styles display properly Site loads in < 3 seconds HTTPS is enabled No browser console errors

Final Recommendation

BEST CHOICE FOR THIS PROJECT:

  1. Package: mcbdshost-marketing-static.zip
  2. Platform: Netlify (easiest) or GitHub Pages (most popular)
  3. Time to deploy: 5 minutes
  4. Cost: $0 (FREE!)

Why

  • Marketing sites don't need servers
  • Static hosting is faster
  • Free platforms work perfectly
  • Global CDN included
  • Automatic HTTPS
  • Zero maintenance

Next Steps

  1. Choose deployment platform (Netlify recommended)
  2. Read appropriate section in DEPLOYMENT-GUIDE.md
  3. Extract mcbdshost-marketing-static.zip
  4. Deploy following the guide
  5. Verify using checklist above
  6. Share your deployed URL!

You're Ready!

Everything you need is in the deployment-packages/ folder:

  • Production-ready packages
  • No source code (clean deployment)
  • Complete documentation
  • Multiple deployment options
  • Quick start guides
  • Troubleshooting help

Pick your platform and deploy in minutes!

Questions Check DEPLOYMENT-GUIDE.md or open an issue on GitHub!

Happy deploying!

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