Resolve "Add a blog to the website"

site/docs/host.md

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+# Self-Hosting Guide
+
+This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and running this project on your local machine, whether for development, testing, or personal use.
+
+## Get the Bots
+
+[:fontawesome-brands-telegram: Telegram](https://t.me/SimpleStockBot){ .md-button } [:fontawesome-brands-discord: Discord](https://discordapp.com/api/oauth2/authorize?client_id=532045200823025666&permissions=36507338752&scope=bot){ .md-button }
+
+## Pre-requisites
+
+Ensure the following are installed or obtained before proceeding:
+
+- **[Docker](https://hub.docker.com/?overlay=onboarding)**: The project is containerized using Docker Compose, allowing it to run on any system with Docker installed.
+- **API Keys**:
+  - **Telegram**: Obtain a free API key by interacting with [BotFather](https://telegram.me/botfather). More details [here](https://core.telegram.org/bots#3-how-do-i-create-a-bot).
+  - **Discord**: Get a free API key at [https://discord.com/developers](https://discord.com/developers).
+  - **[marketdata.app](https://dashboard.marketdata.app/marketdata/aff/go/misterbiggs?keyword=web)**: Sign up to get an API key. A free tier is available and should suffice for private groups. More details [here](https://dashboard.marketdata.app/marketdata/aff/go/misterbiggs?keyword=repo).
+
+!!! tip
+The bot will still operate without a [marketdata.app](https://dashboard.marketdata.app/marketdata/aff/go/misterbiggs?keyword=repo) key but will revert to using only cryptocurrency data.
+
+!!! note
+To enable donation acceptance, obtain a Stripe API key and provide a `STRIPE` key to your bot. [https://stripe.com/]()
+
+## Setup Instructions
+
+1. **Download/Clone the Repository**:
+    - Download or clone this repository to your local machine.
+
+2. **Configure Environment Variables**:
+    - Navigate to the project directory and locate the `.env` file.
+    - Fill in the `.env` file with your obtained API keys:
+
+    ```plaintext
+    MARKETDATA=your_marketdata_api_key
+    STRIPE=your_stripe_api_key
+    TELEGRAM=your_telegram_api_key
+    DISCORD=your_discord_api_key
+    ```
+
+    Alternatively, pass the variables using Docker Compose environment variables or command-line arguments.
+
+3. **Build and Run the Bot:**
+    - Open a terminal in the project directory.
+    - Build and run both bots using Docker Compose:
+
+    ```bash
+    docker-compose up
+    ```
+
+Now, your bot(s) should be up and running! If you're unfamiliar with Docker, reviewing the [Docker documentation](https://docs.docker.com/) is highly recommended to gain better control over your bot and understand Docker commands better.