Question 1

How to choose a CMS for my static site?

Accepted Answer

This list provides various CMS options like Forestry for Jekyll/Hugo or Sanity.io for structured content. Start by identifying your static site generator and look for compatible CMS in the directory. Consider open-source options if customization is needed.

Question 2

Best free static hosting for personal projects?

Accepted Answer

The list includes free hosting providers like GitHub Pages, GitLab, and Netlify. Check the 'Free hosting' section for options, but note that features and limits may change, so verify current terms on their websites.

Question 3

Netlify CMS vs Sanity.io for static sites?

Accepted Answer

Both are listed as headless CMS options. Netlify CMS is open-source and integrates well with Netlify hosting, while Sanity.io offers a React-based editing environment and GraphQL APIs. The list provides links to their GitHub repos for more details.

Question 4

How to deploy Jekyll to S3 automatically?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the 'Useful Articles' section, which includes a tutorial on deploying Jekyll sites to S3 using Travis CI. This provides step-by-step guidance for automation, though tools like GitHub Actions might be more current alternatives.

Question 5

Is this awesome list regularly updated?

Accepted Answer

As a community-maintained project on GitHub, updates depend on contributor activity. Check the commit history or issues on the repository to gauge how current the information is, as static lists can become outdated.

Question 6

How to contribute to the awesome static hosting list?

Accepted Answer

Since it's hosted on GitHub, you can fork the repository, make changes, and submit a pull request. Look for contribution guidelines in the README or repository to ensure your additions meet the curation standards.

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