Deploy Next.js App

Page Goal

Provide a complete, copy-paste tutorial for deploying Next.js (most popular framework). High SEO value. This should be THE definitive guide for "deploy Next.js self-hosted".

Target Persona

Next.js Nick - A developer who:

  • Building with Next.js (any version)
  • Wants alternative to Vercel
  • Needs both static and SSR support
  • May be migrating from Vercel
  • Values: Next.js compatibility, easy setup, cost savings
  • Search intent: "deploy nextjs self-hosted", "nextjs without vercel"
  • Timeline: Wants to deploy today

Key Content to Include

1. What You'll Learn

  • Deploy Next.js 13+ (App Router or Pages)
  • Configure environment variables
  • Set up automatic deployments
  • Add custom domain with SSL
  • Time: 10 minutes

2. Prerequisites

  • Temps installed (link to quickstart)
  • Next.js app in Git repository
  • (Optional) Custom domain

3. Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Prepare Next.js App (2 min)

  • Verify package.json scripts
  • Add standalone output (optimization)
  • Environment variable setup
  • Example code snippets

Step 2: Connect Repository (2 min)

  • Connect GitHub/GitLab
  • Select repository
  • Select branch
  • Screenshots

Step 3: Configure Build (2 min)

  • Auto-detected settings
  • Build command: npm run build
  • Start command: npm start
  • Output directory (if static)
  • When to override defaults

Step 4: Environment Variables (1 min)

  • Add NEXT_PUBLIC_* variables
  • Add server-side secrets
  • Best practices

Step 5: Deploy (3 min)

  • Click deploy button
  • Watch build logs
  • Wait for deployment
  • Success indicators

Step 6: Verify Deployment (1 min)

  • Click generated URL
  • Test your app
  • Check SSR/API routes
  • Verify environment variables work

Step 7: (Optional) Custom Domain (3 min)

  • Add custom domain
  • Configure DNS
  • Automatic SSL
  • Link to domains guide

4. Next.js Specific Tips

  • Image optimization configuration
  • API routes work automatically
  • Middleware support
  • ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration)
  • Edge Runtime considerations

5. Troubleshooting

  • Build errors
  • Runtime errors
  • Port binding
  • Memory issues

6. Example Repository

  • Link to example Next.js repo configured for Temps
  • Clone and deploy template

7. Next Steps

  • Set up preview deployments
  • Configure CI/CD
  • Add monitoring
  • Optimize performance

Success Metrics

  • User successfully deploys Next.js app
  • Tutorial is clear and easy to follow
  • High search ranking for "deploy nextjs"
  • Low drop-off rate
  • Users share/bookmark the guide

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