Step #1: Design Your Website
- Design your own personal website or download an existing template.
- You can find free templates at free-css.com.
Step #2: Set Up Amazon S3 Bucket
- Go to the AWS Management Console and open the Amazon S3 console.
- Click "Create bucket" and enter a unique name for your bucket.
- In the "Properties" section, enable "Static website hosting."
- Upload your website files to the bucket.
- Set the bucket permissions to allow public access.
Step #3: Purchase a Custom Domain through Amazon Route 53
- Open the Amazon Route 53 console.
- Choose "Domain registration" and then "Register domain."
- Follow the prompts to purchase your custom domain.
- In the "Route 53 hosted zones," create a new record set.
- Enter your S3 bucket's endpoint as the alias target.
Project Completion Time
- 30 minutes to 1 hour if using an existing template.
- Additional time may be required for customizing the website design.
Add to Your Resume
Once you've completed this project, you can add this line to your resume: "Hosted a static website on AWS using Amazon S3 and Route 53."