Static sites are pre-built HTML files served directly to visitors. No databases, no server processing, no waiting. Your site loads in under 1 second. It’s the fastest, simplest, most reliable way to build a website.
Static HTML is the original way websites were built. Plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files. No content management system, no database, no server-side processing.
JAMstack is the modern version. We use tools like Astro, 11ty, or Hugo to build static sites with developer-friendly workflows. The result is the same: pre-built HTML files that load instantly.
Key difference from WordPress: Content is baked into the files during build time, not generated on each page load. This makes sites blazingly fast but less flexible for frequent content updates.
Static sites work when your content doesn’t change often:
Speed
Static sites load in under 1 second. No database queries, no server processing. Just pre-built files served instantly. Your visitors don’t wait.
Security
No database to hack. No admin panel to break into. No plugins to exploit. Static sites have minimal attack surface. They’re inherently more secure.
Reliability
Static files don’t break. No software to update, no compatibility issues. Your site works today and 5 years from now without maintenance.
Hosting costs
Static sites run on simple hosting. We’re talking €5-€15/month or free on platforms like Netlify, Vercel, or Cloudflare Pages. No expensive managed WordPress hosting.
Zero maintenance
No WordPress updates. No plugin conflicts. No security patches. Once it’s built, it’s done. You don’t pay ongoing maintenance fees unless you want to.
Static website: €1,000 – €2,000
Timeline: 5-7 days
Total timeline: 5-7 days
| Feature | Static HTML | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | <1 second load time | 2-4 seconds (with optimization) |
| Security | Minimal attack surface | Requires security updates |
| Maintenance | None | Monthly updates required |
| Content Updates | Developer needed | You update yourself |
| Hosting Cost | €5-€15/month | €20-€50/month |
| Build Cost | €1K-€2K | €10K+ |
| Best For | Simple sites, rarely updated | Sites with frequent content changes |
Bottom line: Static is faster, cheaper, and simpler. WordPress gives you an admin panel but costs more and requires maintenance.
JAMstack stands for JavaScript, APIs, Markup. It’s a modern architecture for building fast, secure websites.
Common questions about static websites, JAMstack architecture, and content updates.
Not through an admin panel like WordPress. To update content, you’ll either:
Most clients who update frequently choose WordPress instead.
We integrate third-party form services (Formspree, Netlify Forms, Google Forms). Forms work perfectly on static sites—they just use external services instead of server-side processing.
Yes, but it’s less convenient than WordPress. You write posts in Markdown files, and we rebuild the site to publish them. Fine if you post once a month. Annoying if you post daily.
No catch. Static sites are genuinely faster, cheaper, and more reliable. The trade-off is flexibility—you can’t log in and update content yourself without a headless CMS (which adds cost).
Ask yourself: “How often will I update content?” If the answer is “rarely” or “a few times a year,” static is perfect. If it’s “weekly” or “I want to manage it myself,” go with WordPress.
