Static sites and WordPress
I use static pages and WordPress for different kinds of website. The choice starts with how you publish and which features you need.
Static pages
Static sites are pages built in advance. They load quickly under heavy traffic and have no admin login or database to attack. I use HTML, CSS and JavaScript to build pages and add forms or search where needed.
Updates are made to the page files and published to the host. We agree who will make those changes and how.
WordPress
WordPress provides an editor for pages and posts. Staff can sign in to publish updates and manage menus. The site also needs hosting, backups and updates to WordPress, its theme and plugins.
Choosing a setup
A site that changes occasionally can suit static hosting. A team publishing regular articles may find the WordPress editor useful. Forms, bookings and other interactive features also affect the choice.
Hosting and security
I check HTTPS, DNS and email settings for either type of site. Cloudflare can cache pages and apply firewall rules. Request logs help investigate errors or blocked traffic.
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Contact me
Tell me what you need the site or system to do, what you already use and where you are having problems. Email contact@ki-ki.co.uk.