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What is Vercel? Explained like you're 10

Vercel is the shop window for your website. Here's what it does and why it's perfect to start.

Your website's shop window

Imagine your website is a cake 🎂. Vercel is the bakery window: it puts it where everyone can see it.

Why Vercel?

  • It's free to start
  • You publish by dragging a folder
  • Your site is fast everywhere in the world

FAQ

Is Vercel free?

Yes, it has a free plan that's perfect for personal projects.