This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by tismodev
Building simple marketing sites shouldn’t feel complex or expensive. At Tismodev I specialize in static websites with a contact workflow that delivers quickly, scales cheaply, and keeps SEO hygiene in place. Here’s the playbook I use with clients.
1. Boil the stack down to essentials
- HTML/CSS/JS for full control and zero framework overhead.
- Netlify or Vercel for instant CI/CD, HTTPS, analytics basics.
- FormSubmit to collect leads without spinning a backend.
This keeps maintenance costs low and makes the site load fast (which helps conversion and ranking).
2. FormSubmit contact flow
- Create a form with the action set to the tokenized FormSubmit URL.
- Add hidden fields like
_subject,_replyto,_captchaif needed. - Activate the form via the verification email—no activation, no emails!
- Set up filters/labels in Gmail so responses never land in spam.
Result: client gets form leads in their inbox with zero server code.
3. Lightweight SEO setup
- Descriptive
<title>and<meta description>per language. - Structured data (WebSite + FAQ where relevant).
- Robots/sitemap files linked properly.
- Manual URL inspection in Search Console for new pages and post-launch check.
Even small SEO fundamentals make fresh domains index faster.
4. Deploy steps I follow
- Push project to Git or drag-and-drop the folder in Vercel/Netlify.
- Map the custom domain (registrar or Vercel DNS).
- Add FormSubmit domain to allowed list if using the premium plan.
- Run live tests: form submission, Lighthouse performance, mobile view.
Clients get a public URL within minutes, and final DNS goes live in a few hours.
5. What I ship with every project
- Responsive layout (desktop/tablet/mobile).
- FormSubmit integration + thank-you UX.
- Domain + SSL guidance.
- Optional extras: Discord bot automation, analytics, calendar embeds.
Need help shipping a static site or automation fast?
Reach out via Tismodev or say hi on Discord. I’m always happy to collaborate on landing pages, bots, or SEO sprints.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by tismodev