Why static instead of WordPress?
Static sites are faster, cheaper to host at scale, more secure, and need almost no maintenance — ideal for podcast sites.
Every Castee publish compiles to pure static files — no WordPress PHP, no server-side rendering on your live site. Just HTML, CSS, and edge-cached assets worldwide.
Why it matters
Templates compile to minimal HTML. Episode pages load instantly — critical for mobile listeners.
Files serve from edge locations close to your audience. Unlimited bandwidth included on every plan.
Each publish creates a new release folder. Roll back instantly if you need to undo a change.
No jQuery bundles, no render-blocking WordPress plugins. Static-first architecture targets 95+ performance scores.
How it works
Dynamic builder and preview run on dash.castee.fm — only you need the app server.
The publisher renders templates with your podcast data and section config.
Static files upload and serve through our global edge network — fast everywhere.
Static sites are faster, cheaper to host at scale, more secure, and need almost no maintenance — ideal for podcast sites.
Your published site keeps serving from edge cache. Only the dashboard and publish pipeline need Castee servers.
Each release is a complete static folder. Export/download is on the roadmap for portability.
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