What Is a Static Site?
A static site is a website made of pre-built pages that are served exactly as they are, without generating anything fresh from a database on each visit.
It matters because static sites are extremely fast, secure and cheap to host. The trade-off is that content changes require a rebuild, so they suit sites that don't change minute by minute.
An Everyday Analogy
A static site is like a printed brochure. Every copy is identical and ready to hand out instantly. To change it, you print a new batch — quick to read, but updates take a step.
- Pages are pre-built ahead of time.
- Very fast because nothing is generated live.
- Very secure with no live database to attack.
- Updated by rebuilding and republishing.
Why It Matters to You
Static sites are an excellent fit for the right kind of project.
- Ideal for marketing sites, brochures and documentation.
- Outstanding speed and search-engine scores.
- Lower hosting costs and a smaller attack surface.
- Less suited to sites with constant, live content.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.