You do not need the perfect host on day one. You need a host you understand and can maintain.
Fast Decision Guide
Choose based on team size and comfort level:
- Solo creator / small business: Netlify or Cloudflare Pages
- Developer team already using Vercel: Vercel
- GitHub-first workflow: GitHub Pages (simple sites)
- Enterprise controls/compliance: Managed internal/static hosting
What to Compare
Before choosing, compare:
- Custom domain support
- SSL certificate handling
- Build/deploy automation options
- Rollback support
- Access control and audit needs
Recommended Starter Path
If you're unsure, start with a Git-connected static host that supports preview deployments.
Why this works:
- Every change is tracked
- Non-technical reviewers can preview changes
- Rollback is usually one click
Operational Notes
Even in a static setup, decide these early:
- Who approves publish changes?
- Who owns DNS/domain access?
- Where are backups stored?
- How are secrets and service credentials tracked?
Migration Mindset
Your content is Markdown-first, so changing hosts later is manageable.
Treat hosting as an operational choice, not a content lock-in.
What’s Next
Final post: ongoing maintenance, updates, and a simple monthly operating routine.