Guide to Hosting Static Websites

Hosting static websites, whether it's documentation or a React website, is a common practice. There are numerous options available, both paid and free, catering to different levels of load and technical expertise.

This guide aims to compare several hosting options, providing examples and working templates to help you make an informed decision. It begins with a general introduction to static website hosting and covers the following options:

• GitHub Pages: Host your static website directly from a GitHub repository.
• AWS S3: Utilize Amazon S3 for reliable and scalable static website hosting.
• Azure Storage: Leverage Azure Storage to deploy and manage your static website.
• Google Cloud Web Hosting: Deploy your static website on the Google Cloud platform.
• VM Hosting: Set up a virtual machine to host your static website.
• Netlify: Explore the powerful features of Netlify for static website hosting and continuous deployment.
• Cloudflare: Discover how Cloudflare can enhance your static website's performance, security, and availability.