GitHub Pages has streamlined the process of publishing websites by allowing users to select a content source directly from their repository settings. Users can now publish their site from the master branch or the /docs folder within the master branch, facilitating the management of both website content and documentation in a single location. This update is particularly beneficial for open-source project maintainers as it enables them to receive contributions for code and documentation in one pull request. Existing project pages that utilize the gh-pages branch will continue to function as before, along with user and organization pages published from the master branch. For more detailed information, users are encouraged to consult the documentation provided.