cheap static site hosting for beginners and curious builders

What does “static” mean?

Static sites serve prebuilt HTML, CSS, and JS directly from a CDN, so pages load fast and costs stay low. You skip servers, databases, and heavy upkeep, which is why cheap static site hosting is popular for portfolios, docs, and landing pages.

How does pricing work?

Most platforms mix free tiers with metered bandwidth. You often pay only when traffic grows, and builds are included. Fewer moving parts means fewer surprises; still, watch limits on requests, build minutes, and team seats.

Common FAQs

• Can I use a custom domain? Yes-DNS records point to the host, with free HTTPS via automatic certificates.
• Do I need a backend? Not always. Use serverless functions or forms add-ons when needed.
• What about CI/CD? Connect your repo; every push rebuilds and deploys in minutes.
• Is migration hard? Usually not: export files, update DNS, and test redirects.

Popular choices include Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages, Cloudflare Pages, and S3-style storage with a CDN. Start small, set budgets and alerts, and refine caching to keep bills tiny while performance stays stellar.