June 2018 Summaries

To optimize your Gatsby site on Netlify, consider implementing functional forms with spam-filtering features like honeypot fields or explicit reCAPTCHA, and set up forms with file uploads by creating custom functions to handle attachments. For redirects, use `<a>` tags instead of `<Link>` for URLs that should be handled by Netlify redirects, and make sure to cache content correctly using Cache-Control headers. Additionally, utilize Netlify CMS for managing content, enable service workers by adding a `_headers` file with specific settings, monitor image size and optimize it using plugins like gatsby-image or adjust your use of these plugins, and explore other tips and tricks for building Gatsby sites on Netlify.

Netlify is releasing improvements to its Domains feature to simplify the process of setting up custom domains and HTTPS encryption. Users can now purchase a new custom domain directly through Netlify, skipping DNS setup and automatically requesting a wildcard Let's Encrypt certificate. This simplifies the process, making it faster, simpler, and more secure by default. The update abstracts away administrative tasks, allowing users to focus on coding and deploying new sites with less stress.