What are the best ways to create a budget-friendly static website in 2025?

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Asked By CuriousCoder42 On

I'm looking to build a simple vacation rental website with static information and attractive photos. I want to keep costs minimal and avoid platforms like Wix or Squarespace that charge around $20. I'm considering using tools like Astro or just plain HTML/CSS, but I'd prefer not to start from scratch and would love some nice templates. Any suggestions for creating a static website without it looking overly techy?

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Answered By EleventyEnthusiast On

Since you're considering static options, I recommend checking out 11ty. You can find plenty of starter projects on their site to kickstart your build, and it works great on platforms like Netlify too!

SiteBuilderPro -

Good call on 11ty! I use it on Netlify and it's been a breeze.

Answered By BudgetBuilder92 On

If you're really focused on keeping costs down, check out various static site generators like Nuxt, 11ty, or even a custom script. Pairing them with Cloudflare Pages or Workers can give you a great hosting deal for free!

FreebieHunter -

Cloudflare's free tier is solid. Plus, I’ve been using Hugo with templates from Themefisher and it looks great!

HostMaster80 -

Yes! I’ve had good experiences with 11ty; just host it on Netlify or Cloudflare for no cost!

Answered By TechSavvyJoe On

You might want to look into Astro or Eleventy. I personally lean towards Astro since it makes building things feel simple and fun. It's flexible, whether you're using React or just plain JavaScript, and I think you'll enjoy the developer experience!

EleventyFan101 -

Astro definitely has its perks! It really reminded me that building can be straightforward and enjoyable.

CodeMonkey99 -

I've switched to Astro from Next.js, and it was a game-changer. Loved it!

Answered By JekyllLover On

I enjoy using Jekyll with GitHub Pages. It’s free, easy to manage with Markdown, and a good option if you're okay with your repo being public. A bit more effort than a simple HTML template, but totally worth it for the flexibility!

ThemeTamer -

Bridgetown is also a cool alternative to Jekyll if you're looking for something new.

MarkdownManiac -

For ease, Jekyll with GitHub would be my top pick too!

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