On: Create a website using Dropbox and a text editor

[mambodog]

For a static site that one can drag-and-drop to, I'd just use S3's new 'website' bucket configuration with CyberDuck as the S3 client (folder sync or drag-and-drop files).

[JonnieCache → mambodog]

This would be ideal if only cyberduck didn't eat so much RAM. I prefer Interarchy.

http://nolobe.com/interarchy/

[calloc → JonnieCache]

Cyberduck is free, this piece of software isn't.

[protomyth → calloc]

Some people feel that paying money for something that works better for them or causes less problems is worth it.

[bigfudge → protomyth]

Yes, but if you're going to pay for an sftp client then Transmit is far superior. Mounts ssh volumes etc.

[protomyth → bigfudge]

Oh, I wasn't going on about that specific client (I am also really happy with Transmit) just about the thought that people need to be warned about paid software.

[hopeless → mambodog]

I'm currently building a site generator for photoblogs hosting directly on S3. Seems like good performance, cheap hosting and no more worries about Wordpress

[VB6_Foreverr → hopeless]

Sorry for going off tangent but why would you worry about wordpress?

[hopeless → VB6_Foreverr]

It's always being hacked/targeted, requires constant updating, needs plugins for some functionality, and these may throw a hissy fit when you perform one of the many essential updates. Basically it's a general tool and a victim of its own success.

I'm going to built something that fits my exact needs and produces a static site hosted on S3.