Quick Start

Fork a Template

The easiest way to get started is to fork an existing Simple Page template:

  1. Visit a Template: Go to any Simple Page site (like new.simplepage.eth)
  2. Click Fork: Look for the Fork button in the top-right corner
  3. Start Editing: You'll be taken to the editor with a copy of the template

Available Templates:

The Editor

The Simple Page editor provides a powerful yet simple interface for creating your content. It's available on the Edit tab.

Markdown Editor

  • Live Preview: See your changes in real-time as you type
  • Syntax Highlighting: Markdown syntax is highlighted for better readability
  • Auto-Save: Your work is automatically saved as you type
  • Link Management: Easily link between pages using markdown syntax,
    e.g. [My Page](/my-page/)

Preview Mode

While in Edit mode, simply click the Preview tab to enter preview mode.

  • Preview Content: See how your content will look like when published
  • Preview Links: Links to other pages takes you to the preview of that page

Pages View

The Pages view shows all pages in your site and helps you organize your content:

Accessing Pages View

Click the Pages tab in the navbar on the top of the page.

Managing Pages

  • Page List: See all pages in your site with their titles
  • Page Creation: Add new pages with the "New Page" button
  • Page Options: There are three buttons on every page,
    • Preview - opens preview mode
    • Edit - opens edit mode
    • Delete - removes the page

Page Structure

  • Home Page: Your main page (usually /)
  • Subpages: Create pages like /about/, /contact/, etc.
  • Nested Pages: Organize content with nested structures, e.g. /blog/first-post/

Publishing Your Page

When you're ready to share your content with the world:

Before Publishing

  1. Check Content: Review all pages and make sure everything looks good
  2. Test Links: Verify all internal links work correctly
  3. Get an ENS name: make sure you have an ENS domain you can publish the content on (visit the ENS app

Publishing Process

  1. Click Publish: Use the Publish button in the editor
  2. Connect Wallet: Confirm you connected the correct address
  3. Select Domain: Choose which ENS domain to publish to
  4. Review Changes: See what will be published
  5. Confirm Transaction: Approve the transaction in your wallet
  6. Wait for Confirmation: The blockchain will process your update

After Publishing

  • Global Access: Your site is immediately available at your ENS domain
  • Multiple Gateways: Access via .eth.link, .eth.limo, .eth.ac, etc.
  • Censorship Resistant: Your content is now decentralized and resistant to takedowns

Subscription Management

Simple Page uses a subscription model to ensure sustainable hosting:

When Subscription

  • First Publish: You'll need an active subscription to publish, the first time you try to publish to a new domain you will be redirected to the subscription page
  • Storage Expiry: When your storage units expire, you will be prompted to renew your subscription

Managing Your Subscription

  1. Visit Subscribe Page: Go to the subscription page for your domain
  2. Check Status: See your current storage units and expiration dates
  3. Purchase Storage: Extend your subscription into the future if desired

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