Static sites load fast, stay stable, and stay cheap to run Source 1 . You get clean HTML, strong accessibility foundations, and a setup that stays maintainable Source 4 .
Who this suits
- Small businesses with a clear offer and a small number of pages.
- Charities and community groups who need reliability and low running costs.
- Rebuilds where the current site is slow, fragile, or awkward to edit.
- Content sites where a small team publishes.
- Lightweight ecommerce with a small catalogue.
What you get
- Lean HTML and CSS, built for real devices and real bandwidth Source 1 .
- Progressive enhancement, so the core experience works without heavy scripts Source 3 .
- Performance budgets, so pages stay fast as the site grows Source 2 .
- Accessibility checks baked into components and templates.
- SEO setup across titles, descriptions, canonicals, internal linking, and structured data.
Editing and publishing
Editing works in two ways, depending on your setup.
- CMS editing. Posts, news, case studies, and landing pages.
- Managed updates. Occasional changes and a small page set.
Security and resilience
- Fewer moving parts reduces attack surface Source 7 .
- Content Security Policy reduces script risk when it fits the setup Source 6 .
Ecommerce
Static sites suit ecommerce, with the right approach.
- Hosted checkout suits small catalogues and simple products Source 5 .
- Shop platforms suit larger catalogues and stock management.
- Both routes keep product pages fast, clear, and easy to browse.
How work runs
- Discovery. Goals, audiences, pages, content, and success measures.
- Plan. Structure, page list, content tasks, and scope.
- Build. Components, templates, content, and performance budgets Source 2 .
- Checks. Accessibility, responsive behaviour, speed, and content quality.
- Launch. Clean handover, tracking, and monitoring.
FAQs
How do edits work on a static site?
Edits run through a CMS, or through simple updates handled by me. The right choice depends on how often you publish and who edits.
Is a static site good for SEO?
Yes. Static pages load fast and ship clean HTML. I set titles, descriptions, canonicals, internal links, and structured data as part of the build.
Do static sites support ecommerce?
Yes. Small catalogues suit hosted checkout. Larger shops often suit Shopify.
What happens when I need new pages later?
New pages follow the same component and content patterns, so the site stays consistent. You get a clear cost and a quick turnaround.
Want a full website build instead?
Static sites are one route. If you want the wider build options, packages, and timelines, start here.
Need speed help first?
If your site is slow but the foundations are decent, performance work often beats a rebuild.
Sources
- [1] web.dev. Why does speed matter?. Back to article
- [2] web.dev. Performance budgets 101. Back to article
- [3] MDN Web Docs. Progressive enhancement. Back to article
- [4] Eleventy. Getting Started, output folder. Back to article
- [5] Stripe Docs. Use a prebuilt Stripe-hosted payment page. Back to article
- [6] OWASP Cheat Sheet Series. Content Security Policy Cheat Sheet. Back to article
- [7] OWASP. OWASP Secure by Design Framework. Back to article