Skip to main content

Summary

Congratulations! 🥳 You've successfully deployed a Docusaurus site to Vercel. Now, let's briefly recap what you have learned throughout this guide.

What We Covered​

Setting Up Docusaurus​

  • Installed prerequisites (Node.js and Yarn)
  • Created a Docusaurus site using the classic template
  • Configured docusaurus.config.js and sidebars.js
  • Tested locally and built for production

Deploying to Vercel​

  • Initialized Git and pushed to GitHub
  • Connected GitHub repository to Vercel
  • Configured build settings (framework preset, build command, output directory)
  • Deployed and verified the live site

Troubleshooting​

  • Fixed sidebar configuration errors
  • Resolved broken links and missing assets
  • Corrected build command settings

Why Vercel for Static Sites?​

Vercel is ideal for Docusaurus deployments because it offers:

  • Performance - Global CDN, edge caching, and automatic optimization
  • Developer Experience - Zero configuration, instant deployments, and preview URLs for pull requests
  • Reliability - 99.99% uptime with automatic scaling and instant rollbacks
  • Cost-Effective - Free tier with no server maintenance required

What's Next?​

Add a Custom Domain​

Connect your own domain in Project Settings → Domains. Vercel automatically provides free SSL certificates.

Enable Analytics​

Track site performance with Vercel Analytics or integrate Google Analytics in your docusaurus.config.js.

Set Up CI/CD Workflows​

  • Add GitHub Actions for automated testing
  • Use Vercel's automatic preview deployments for pull requests
  • Implement link checking and markdown validation

Enhance Your Documentation​

  • Add Algolia DocSearch for site-wide search
  • Optimize SEO with meta descriptions and sitemaps
  • Create versioned documentation for different releases
  • Monitor performance with Lighthouse CI

Collaborate Effectively​

  • Set up branch protection and pull request reviews
  • Invite team members to your Vercel project
  • Configure multiple environments (development, staging, production)

Additional Resources​

You now have a production-ready documentation site with automatic deployments. Keep iterating and improving your content to provide the best experience for your users. Enjoy! 🚀