A Multiple static sites managed hosting service in app platform with initial build deployment(like astrojs static sites)
Felipe Salazar
I think app platform is awesome, and it would be awesome that app platform could steep into a more all in one service for managed hosting apps, including multiple static sites, what i mean by that, is that, for now, is very expensive and not developer friendly to deploy 20-30 static sites in app platform, each one of them with custom domain, one app resource can be used to host multiple of those static sites, but the problem is that custom domains for each one doesnt work, all point to the same first static site deployed in the app.
If you guys implement something like a 1$ per month for may be 20-30 static sites with build deployment in one app, i think it could gain traction for web developers like me, that have a lot of primarily static sites for multiple clients, but dont want to host in a vps server, and the other options available in the market seems a few a dozen(less than that), that have a robust system for that, and even that, their bandwith price is a risky one(you know what im talking about.netlify), that a lot of programmers that depend of primarily static sites started to question if theres another platform that manage for them the server for their multiple static sites without the fear of being broke in a suddenly spike of traffic.
Your bandwith traffic is very considered and affordable(you can add a starter bandwith traffic for the static site starter plan like initial 50gb-for the 20-30 static sites, not individually off course, and then 0.02$ per gb as you already do), and your platform has a nice dev experience and easy to understand, if you implent this, i think programmers can view digitalocean as a one stop serverless static sites hosting with options to expand to more services(like functions, databases, and ultimately droplets when needed).
In my opinion i think you can complete with this the full digital ocean hosting stack for web developers. As i say, i know that the few other platforms that do serverles static sites have generous free tier, but their bandwith costs are very pricy, and long term developers are looking constantly for a trusted and tested web platform to work with. Even if its a 1$/month per 20-30 sites, ill pay it if it means i dont have to be checking that the billing will broke my business.
All in all, your platform is awesome, best regards.
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noabrandt
The Netlify bandwidth pricing anxiety is real, I've had clients panic over a single traffic spike. A flat $1/month per static site model with predictable pricing would genuinely pull a lot of developers away from platforms that feel like a financial liability — been thinking about this between Unblocked Games sessions more than I'd like to admit.
Jessica Wade
Yes, you are right. A hosting service for managing multiple static sites, like those built with Astro.js, would make things so much easier. It could handle your initial build deployment, manage updates, and keep everything running smoothly. Look for a platform that supports static site generators and offers simple tools for deploying and managing multiple projects efficiently. It'll save you time and ensure great performance for your sites.
Thanks, Regards
Jessica, XtraSaaS