A static site is a website that is generated as a collection of fixed HTML, CSS, and (optionally) other static files, rather than being dynamically built on each request by a server-side language or database. When you visit a static site, the server simply sends the pre-built files to your browser—there’s no backend code running or database queries happening in real time.
Static site generators like Zola1, Hugo2, or Jekyll3 help automate the process of turning your content (often written4 in Markdown) into a complete, ready-to-deploy website.
In essence, it is a folder with the pages and their content already built. So every time you visit a static site it is like you are opening a folder in your computer and reading the files it contains. I write this articles and put them into that "folder". Then this folder is uploaded to a cloud and everytime you visit my website, the pages are already built, which makes it fast.
This website is in fact a static site, generated using Zola. I have been creating a Zola theme from scratch that can be minimal, support multiple languages, SEO and user friendly. For now, I decided to customize an existing one to give the website a fresh look and make it more minimal than it was before. Based in a software development principle called KISS (Keep It Super Simple).
This approach has several advantages:
- Speed: Static sites are usually much faster because there’s no server-side processing.
- Security: With no backend code or database, there are fewer vulnerabilities.
- Simplicity: You can host static sites almost anywhere, even for free, and they’re easy to maintain.
- Version control: Since everything is just files, you can use Git or other tools to track changes.
Are you looking for a fast, secure, and easy-to-use website?
Static websites are the ideal solution for projects that value performance and simplicity. If you're seeking out a developer who builds your site using tools like Zola, Hugo, or Jekyll, don't hesitate to contact me and we'll make reality your project with a minimalist and efficient approach.