Ask HN: Tools to prototype quickly static sites

Hi, the topic is nothing new, but coming to think of it I couldn't think of the answer.

I know how to make a jamstack site but for misc reasons I'd like to know if there was a tool (no-code or anything) that let built a static site without coding/templating it, in the fastest way possible.

Any ideas?

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efortis 4y ago ↗

Depends, e.g., you can publish a PNG mock-up, such as a restaurant menu or daily specials. https://ericfortis.github.io/web-projects/daily-menu-special...

Also, add some description for SEO purposes.

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Similarly, you can export from Word to HTML

datacruncher01 4y ago ↗

https://itty.bitty.site

Domain redirect to the generated URL.

aviditas 4y ago ↗

I've made a few sites with Canva for random needs. It's as basic as making PowerPoint and you can even make a link that is shareable from the web tool. There are a ton of nice-looking templates to start from and it's very, very easy.

otikik 4y ago ↗

Depends on what kind of website you want to build. For me GitHub Pages is still the best option. You can choose to ignore all the static generation stuff and just commit and push html files. It’ll be online in minutes

verdverm 4y ago ↗

grapes.js is a DnD / wysiwyg type library that you can also run

There's a startup around (YC funded iirc) that let's you edit pages the same way with a simple added library, can't remember the name...

leakbang 4y ago ↗

Bootstrap Studio is a pretty cool software that I can recommend. It has some good foundation. The problem is that it is paid and proprietary software. However, if you happen to have the Github student pack, you'll get Bootstrap Studio for free!

I've also seen Grapedrop and Silex which are FOSS but I haven't extensively tried them out yet.