Do I need a VPS to host a Pelican static site?

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Hi everyone,

I am planning to host a static site built with Pelican and am wondering if I need a VPS for this. Are there specific hosting requirements or benefits to using a VPS for a Pelican site, or can it be hosted on more affordable or simpler hosting options? Any advice on the best hosting solutions for Pelican static sites would be greatly appreciated.

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Hello mates,
While a VPS might be useful for hosting a Pelican site, it is not always required. Before you make a decision, think about your individual needs and budget.

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Any VPS can follow the digital water lessons. The guides are very specific, so a guide for Ubuntu will work just fine on Digital Ocean, Ramnode, or a virtual machine on your computer.

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No, you don’t need a VPS to host a Pelican static site. You can use simpler options like shared hosting, GitHub Pages, or Netlify for cost-effective and efficient hosting.

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You don’t need a VPS (Virtual Private Server) to host a Pelican static site. Since static sites are generally lightweight, there are several hosting options available:

Shared Hosting:

  • Pros: It’s affordable, easy to set up, and often comes with perks like domain registration and email hosting.
  • Cons: It can be slower, particularly during high traffic periods, and might have limited resources.

Cloud Hosting:

  • Pros: Cloud hosting is scalable, reliable, and often includes extras like content delivery networks (CDNs) for better performance.
  • Cons: It can be more expensive than shared hosting, especially if you need significant resources.

Static Site Generators (SSGs):

  • Pros: They’re incredibly fast and efficient since they generate static HTML files that can be hosted on any web server.
  • Cons: They might require a bit more technical know-how to set up and configure.

For a Pelican site, shared hosting is often a great starting point because it’s budget-friendly and provides the necessary features for most static sites. However, if you expect high traffic or need more control over your server, a VPS or cloud hosting might be a better fit.

Here are some popular hosting options that work well with static sites:

  • Netlify: Known for its ease of use and seamless integration with GitHub, Netlify is a popular choice for deploying and hosting static sites.
  • Vercel: Another excellent option that focuses on performance and scalability, making it ideal for static site hosting.
  • Amazon S3: A cloud storage service that can also be used to host static websites. It’s a solid choice if you’re comfortable with cloud services.