Export Static Site
Export your conference public pages as a self-contained zip of static HTML files for backup or hosting on GitHub Pages
Export your conference website as a zip of static HTML files. The exported site works fully offline and can be uploaded to GitHub Pages, Netlify, or any static hosting as a permanent backup.
What Gets Exported
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Home page | Your landing page with banner, conference info, and description |
| Custom pages | All pages you created in the Page Editor |
| CSS | All styles inlined — no external dependencies |
| Images | Banner, logo, and content images downloaded locally |
| Navigation | Static nav bar linking all pages together |
System pages link to the live site
System pages (Submission, Program, Forum, Registration) require server functionality, so they link back to your live PaperFox site instead of being exported as static files.
How to Export
- Go to Conferences in the sidebar, then click on your conference
- Click "Public Page Configuration" in the Conference Management section
- Click the "Export Site" button in the top-right actions bar
- A zip file will download automatically (e.g.,
dsw2027-static-site.zip) - Unzip and open
index.htmlin your browser to view the site
Hosting Your Exported Site
GitHub Pages
- Create a new GitHub repository
- Upload all the exported files (HTML files +
assets/folder) - Go to Settings → Pages and set the source to the main branch
- Your site will be live at
https://username.github.io/repo-name
Netlify / Other Static Hosts
Simply drag and drop the unzipped folder into Netlify's deploy interface, or upload to any static file hosting service.
Export reflects current state
The export captures your public pages as they are right now. If you update your conference website later, you'll need to export again to get the latest version.