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Why do I have a static blog?

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    Edwin Popham
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When I decided to start blogging again, I had a few key considerations: cost, maintenance, and scalability. After evaluating various options, I settled on creating a static blog, and here’s why.

1. Cost-Effective

One of my primary goals was to have a blog that didn’t cost a cent to start or maintain. Hosting on Vercel with Next.js perfectly fits this requirement. Vercel offers free hosting for static sites, and Next.js enables efficient static site generation, ensuring no hidden costs down the line.

2. Low Maintenance

I wasn’t keen on the idea of managing a bulky framework like WordPress. Regular updates, plugin conflicts, and security patches can become overwhelming. With a static blog, there’s no database, no server-side code to manage, and minimal security vulnerabilities. This simplicity means I can focus more on writing and less on troubleshooting.

3. Scalable Growth

Starting small was essential for me. I wanted a platform that could grow with my needs. Static sites are inherently fast and scalable. As traffic increases, performance remains consistent without the need for complex infrastructure changes. If I need to add features in the future, Next.js offers the flexibility to do so without rebuilding everything from scratch.

Final Thoughts

Choosing a static blog has allowed me to create a simple, efficient, and cost-free platform to share my thoughts. It’s the perfect balance of minimalism and scalability, tailored to my blogging journey.