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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about LightCMS, static sites, and building a greener web.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much CO2 Does a Typical Website Emit?

Estimates vary by method, but a typical page view emits on the average a gram or two grams of CO2; heavy, poorly cached pages emit considerably more. Static, cached pages sit at the low end like 0.002 grams/visit.

Is a Static Blog Eco Friendly?

Among the greenest options available: cached files served from cdn, no always on database no server render all the time, and content that remains readable and rebuildable for decades.

What is sustainable web?

A practice of minimizing the energy cost of the web: lean pages, efficient code, renewable hosting, durable content, and measured impact of which static architecture is the foundation.