I was able to create a business card website for my friend using GitHub Pages. By utilizing Angular and Bootstrap through CDN, along with custom styles and scripts in the file itself, I managed to condense it all into a single HTML file that is just 25 kB in size, making it a simple and efficient page.

Now, the question arises: if I decide to purchase a domain, will domain sellers offer at least 1 Mb of free hosting for a static page? Alternatively, would it be simpler for them to create a separate GitHub account and link the domain to it?

If you prefer, you have the option to purchase a domain separately and utilize Selectel cloud storage for hosting static pages. While this service is not free, I can assure you from personal experience that the cost of storing a small static site is minimal, amounting to just a few pennies per year depending on the size and outgoing traffic. When compared to the expenses associated with domain renewal, this cost becomes virtually insignificant.

    Storing static sites in cloud storage.
    For more information, including a price calculator, you can visit the Selectel website and navigate to their Cloud storage section.
        It's worth noting that the listed price of $0.0220 per month for storage is not necessarily the minimum cost. In reality, if you store around 50 MB, the $0.1 they credit to your account upon registration (unless this offer has expired) may last you a significant period of time.

Disclaimer: I am not employed by Selectel; I simply utilize their cloud storage service.

There are also alternative options available, such as GitHub Pages or hosting a static site on Bitbucket.org.

    The only drawback of using Bitbucket is the inability to customize your domain. Instead, you can only utilize level 3 domains of the form username.bitbucket.io (or command_name.bitbucket.io).

    An additional advantage of GitHub Pages is the inclusion of the Jekyll static site generator, allowing for automatic conversion of pages from markdown to HTML.

You have the option to utilize free hosting providers that offer free third-level domains. One example of such a provider is https://www.awardspace.com/web-hosting/free-shared-hosting-main/free-shared-hosting.

    These free hosting providers can be a cost-effective solution for hosting your website without spending any money on domain registration.

Domain sellers typically do not offer free hosting for static pages. When you purchase a domain, it usually includes only the domain registration itself, without any hosting services. However, some domain registrars may offer additional hosting packages at an extra cost.

If you are looking for free hosting for your static page, using GitHub Pages is a great option. Alternatively, you could consider using a different hosting provider that offers free hosting for static websites, such as Netlify or Vercel.

If your friend already has a GitHub account and hosting the website on their account is feasible, it would be simpler to continue using GitHub Pages and link the purchased domain to the GitHub repository. This way, you can take advantage of GitHub's reliable and convenient hosting service while maintaining control over the content through your friend's GitHub account.

It ultimately depends on the domain registrar and their specific hosting offerings. Some registrars may offer more generous hosting packages, while others may be more stingy. If you're planning to host a larger website or require more advanced features, you'll likely need to upgrade to a paid plan. As for linking a domain to a GitHub account, it's a viable option, but you'll need to ensure that your domain registrar supports GitHub Pages or set up a custom domain mapping.