Static and dynamic aren't a hierarchy — they're a fit question. A static site is pre-built HTML that loads instantly and rarely changes. A dynamic site pulls content from a database in real time, which means more moving parts, but far more flexibility.
Choose static if...
- Your content changes rarely (a portfolio, a landing page, a brochure site)
- Speed and simplicity matter more than daily content updates
- You don't need user accounts, logins, or personalized content
Choose dynamic if...
- You (or a team) need to publish content regularly without a developer
- You need user accounts, dashboards, or gated content
- Your site needs to filter, search, or personalize based on the visitor
Most businesses actually need something in between: a mostly static shell for speed, with a CMS layer for the pages that change. That's the default we build toward unless there's a clear reason not to.