Static Site Generator (11ty, Middleman)

What is it?

A static site generator turns templates and content into plain HTML files — no database, no server-side processing. 11ty is the modern standard; Middleman is its Ruby predecessor. Your marketing site becomes a folder of HTML files that can be served from anywhere.

Why does it matter?

Static sites are the fastest, most secure, and cheapest to host. There's no database to hack, no server-side code to exploit. They load instantly, rank better in search, and cost pennies to host. Your blog, portfolio, or company site doesn't need a database.

Benefits

For you

Blazing fast load times. No database to secure. Cheap hosting. Better SEO ranking.

For the build

Simple build pipeline. Git-based content management. No server-side exploits possible.