.NET Rocks! Static Websites in 2025 with Stacy Cashmore
Nov 27, 2024
Stacy Cashmore, a .NET developer, DevOps engineer at OmniPplan, and Microsoft MVP, shares insights about Azure Static Websites and her upcoming book update. She discusses how the platform is evolving with new features in Blazor, emphasizing the Data API Builder. The conversation delves into challenges with SEO, authentication strategies, and the complexities of static websites. Stacy also highlights the benefits of pre-rendering content for search visibility and managing user access efficiently, all while sharing her experiences and practical advice.
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Static Website Suitability
- Consider static websites for applications that don't require SEO, like internal tools or B2B apps.
- Prioritize fast loading and offline capabilities when SEO is less important.
SEO Challenges with Static Sites
- Static websites, built with frameworks like Blazor, pose challenges for SEO because search engines see an empty initial page.
- Pre-rendering is a potential solution, but it requires a server, which contradicts the serverless nature of static sites.
Azure Static Web Apps Benefits
- Leverage Azure Static Web Apps for easy integration of various backend services, like Azure Functions, App Service, and API Management.
- This simplifies deployment and centralizes authentication.