A website built exclusively of static files that never makes a database query or allows a user to log in can provide compelling performance and security advantages over a CMS-backed website. But what do you need to consider before deciding that a static site is right for your next project? Can developers stick with WordPress, avoiding the learning curve of a purpose-built static site generator? This session will cover the advantages and caveats of static sites and will introduce approaches for creating a static site without leaving the WordPress ecosystem. WordPress isn’t widely known as a tool for creating static websites, but this session will help WordPress developers provide the benefits of static websites to their clients while still leveraging their hard-won WordPress expertise.