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Statichost.eu – European static site hosting (statichost.eu)

505 points by p4bl0 · 37 days ago · 245 comments on HN

Article summary

Statichost.eu is a European static site hosting company that offers features such as git repository deployment, custom domains with free SSL certificates, and a worldwide CDN. The company emphasizes its European infrastructure and values, distinguishing itself from other hosting services that may rely on American companies. Statichost.eu allows users to deploy their sites directly from their git repository and offers instant rollbacks and preview links for branches and pull requests. The company also provides a script for direct uploads for users who do not use git.

Main themes

  • European static site hosting
  • version control
  • infrastructure and companies
  • alternative hosting options
  • website deployment and management
  • collaboration and backup methods

What commenters say

  • Some users appreciate the simplicity of not using version control for small, infrequently updated websites.
  • Others argue that version control is essential, even for small projects, to prevent code loss and facilitate collaboration.
  • The lack of support for WebDAV and SFTP is seen as a limitation by some users.
  • There are differing opinions on the importance of using European infrastructure and companies for hosting services.
  • Some users have had negative experiences with other hosting providers, such as OVH, due to poor support and infrastructure issues.
  • The use of version control is not necessary for static websites, as there is no code to lose.
  • Version control can still be useful for static websites to track changes and facilitate collaboration.
  • Some users prefer to use alternative methods, such as manual backups and versioning, instead of git or other version control systems.