Skip monthly/yearly hosting — short displays can still go live
Some sites are for short showcases — portfolios, events, pitches, contests, homework, client demos. Upload a ZIP preview, then convert to daily rental. No full-year space purchase or full hosting crash course required.
Portfolio display
Before a gig, interview, or delivery — hang the finished site so others can open it.
Pitch and demo pages
Screenshots alone are weak. A live URL is usually more convincing than a PDF.
Short-lived event pages
Take it down after the event — no monthly/yearly lock-in.
Traditional hosting
Great for long runs, but you usually handle space, deploy, domain, SSL, and renewals yourself.
ZIP preview + daily rental
Better for short displays. Preview first, then rent 3, 7, or 14 days; longer needs can use point packs (e.g. 310 points).
1. Preview first
Guests can upload a ZIP; we create a timed preview.
2. Claim when satisfied
Log in or register and claim the preview to your account.
3. Choose days
Pick days and point spend for the display — no complex monthly plan first.
4. Share publicly
It becomes a shareable short display site; upgrade to a full live site later if needed.
How many days can I rent?
Daily rental offers 3, 7, 14 days, etc. For longer runs or more points, buy a pack (e.g. 310 points).
Can I see results without registering?
Yes — preview first, then register and claim when worth keeping.
Can I upgrade to a full live site later?
Yes. ZIP preview and daily renewal are lighter paths; you can keep running as a full site afterward.
Can I bind my own domain?
Yes from the start. Or use a preview/subdomain first, then switch.
Daily rental fits fixed windows: 3-day pitches, 7-day events, 14-day grading. Flow: ZIP preview → claim → pick rental days; when it ends, the site follows rules to offline or another mode.
For flexible long runs, live sites renew with daily points and you can adjust spend by season. Both modes can coexist in one account for campaign pages and a main site.
Either way, read pricing and the returns policy for point expiry and billing cycles so displays are not interrupted mid-way.
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