Building Your First Static Site

Static sites are making a comeback! Here's why and how to get started.

Why Static Sites?

Static sites offer numerous advantages:

  • Performance: Lightning-fast page loads with minimal server resources
  • Security: No database means fewer vulnerabilities
  • Simplicity: Version control your entire site with Git
  • Cost: Cheap or free hosting (GitHub Pages, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages)
  • Scalability: Handle traffic spikes without breaking a sweat

The SSG Advantage

With SSG Portfolio, you get:

  • Easy markdown writing workflow
  • Flexible Handlebars templating
  • Automatic image handling
  • Fast build times
  • Cloudflare Pages integration

Your First Post

Here's what a basic markdown post looks like:

---
title: "My First Post"
date: 2024-01-20
tags: ["markdown", "tutorial"]
description: "My first blog post"
---

# My First Post

Write your content here in markdown...

Conclusion

Building a static site has never been easier. Start with SSG Portfolio today and focus on your content instead of infrastructure.