Are you tired of paying $20-50+ monthly for WordPress hosting when your site rarely changes? Today, we're excited to announce WP Static – a service that transforms your WordPress site into lightning-fast static HTML and deploys it to Cloudflare Pages, potentially saving you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in annual hosting costs while improving site speed by up to 300%.
The Technical Decision Behind WP Static
WordPress powers approximately 43% of all websites on the internet. It's familiar, user-friendly, and offers a massive ecosystem of plugins and themes. However, for many businesses, especially those with relatively static marketing sites, maintaining a full WordPress hosting environment can be overkill. From keeping plugins updated and servers patched to keeping on top of the perpetual hosting bills, there is a ton of unnecessary and hidden work and cost baked into every install.
That's where WP Static comes in. We've built a service that bridges the gap between WordPress's ease of use and the performance and cost benefits of static site hosting.
How WP Static Works: The Technical Flow
Our process is very straightforward:
Step 1: Site Submission
You provide us with your WordPress site address. That's it! No complicated setup or configuration files.
Step 2: WordPress Verification
Our system verifies that your site is WordPress-powered and analyzes its structure to ensure compatibility with our mirroring process.
Step 3: Archive and Migrate Your WordPress Content
Here's where the magic happens. We crawl your entire WordPress site, capturing all pages, posts, images, and other assets. Then we transform this into a bundle of static HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and media files, and we push it up to Cloudflare Pages. It's a fully automated process that requires no manual intervention on your part.
The Technology Stack
Under the hood, WP Static leverages Laravel Livewire for an interactive, modern interface experience, with Laravel Reverb handling real-time updates as we process your site. This combination allows us to provide you with live feedback throughout the conversion process.
Why Archive and Migrate Your WordPress Site?
When you migrate your WordPress site to a static archive, you're not just changing hosting - you're future-proofing your web presence. Our approach eliminates security vulnerabilities, reduces maintenance overhead, and creates a permanent archive of your content.
Why Cloudflare Pages?
We chose Cloudflare Pages as our deployment target for several compelling reasons:
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Exceptional API: The Cloudflare API is robust and developer-friendly, making the deployment process reliable and seamless.
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Zero Hosting Costs: Cloudflare Pages offers free hosting for static sites, delivering immediate cost savings.
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Global CDN: Your static site is automatically distributed across Cloudflare's global network, ensuring fast load times worldwide.
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Automated Deployments: With GitHub integration, any changes you make to your site files automatically trigger new deployments.
Why Not Netlify or Other Platforms?
While there are several static site hosting options available, Cloudflare Pages offers a crucial advantage: true predictable costs with no surprise overage fees. Unlike their competitors such as Netlify and Vercel, Cloudflare won't suddenly hit you with a five or six-figure bill if your site goes viral.
This is a real risk with other platforms. There have been numerous cases where users believed they were on a "free" plan, only to receive massive unexpected bills when their traffic spiked. And while some of these bills have been reversed after public PR battles, we don't believe that you should have to fight for your business to be treated fairly.
With Cloudflare Pages, you can confidently deploy your site without the looming threat of traffic-based billing surprises. This predictability, combined with their seamless GitHub integration and robust API, made Cloudflare the clear choice for WP Static's deployment platform.
Pricing and Options
DIY WordPress Migration Tier (FREE!!!)
- We mirror and bundle your WordPress site
- You receive a downloadable ZIP file and instructions for manual deployment
- Manual Github repo setup
- Manual deployment to Cloudflare Pages
- 500MB total site size limit
- 100MB maximum individual file size
Guided WordPress Migration Tier ($39 one-time fee)
- Everything in the DIY tier, plus:
- Automatic content form conversion
- Automatic deployment to a private GitHub repository in your own account
- Complete Cloudflare Pages setup in your own account
- DNS configuration for your custom domain
- Auto-deploy setup between GitHub and Cloudflare Pages
Continuous WordPress Migration Tier ($29 per month)
- Everything in the Guided tier, plus:
- Continue using Wordpress internally to generate and manage your content
- Automatic mirroring of the internal site and deployment to Cloudflare Pages
- Prioritized customer support
Is WP Static Right for You?
WP Static is ideal for:
- Marketing sites that don't change frequently
- Small business websites
- Portfolio sites
- Landing pages
- Product showcases
If your WordPress site serves primarily as a static presence rather than a frequently updated blog or dynamic application, WP Static can help you dramatically reduce hosting costs while at the same time improving performance.
FAQs
How long does WordPress migration take?
The time it takes to migrate your WordPress site depends on its size and complexity. Most sites can be processed within a few minutes, but larger sites may take longer. You'll receive real-time updates during the process so you'll know exactly what's happening.
Will my WordPress archive include all content?
Yes, WP Static captures all your pages, posts, images, and other assets, provided they stay within GitHub and Cloudflare's storage limits. The resulting static bundle will be a complete snapshot of your WordPress site at the time of migration.
Get Started Today
Ready to transform your WordPress site into a lightning-fast, cost-effective static site? Visit WP Static to begin the process and see how we can simplify your web presence.
Questions? Check out our FAQs or reach out to our team and we will jump at the chance to earn your business.