Go Static Without Losing Your Server

We recently switched from a traditional PHP-based CMS to a static build on Netlify, which has improved our website's speed and made it easier to maintain. However, we still needed to handle dynamic functionality such as client records, payment processing, and customer records, which are not easily transferable to a static site. To solve this problem, we used Netlify's proxying feature to serve static pages for most visitors while keeping our existing server running to handle the dynamic content. This allowed us to make the switch in separate phases without disrupting our operations. We also implemented redirects to ensure that all URLs still worked correctly after the change. By using proxying and redirection, we were able to find a solution that balances speed, maintenance, and functionality, making it easier for us to focus on other aspects of our project.

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