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Hey people, can I ask advice?

The site for my other account @FediFollows is at fedi.directory, it's an old-style web directory but for Fediverse accounts.

The current version is built on independently-hosted WordPress software, but can't help feeling like there might be a better fit with other software?

I can't do it static as it needs the search function. Also can't install/update software manually, it needs to be managed hosting.

Any ideas?

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Kevin
Kevin
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I have personally use Ghost for my blog. I don't know if it suits your needs but its very easy to use and have beatiful themes.
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Jill Menning
Jill Menning
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How do you store the data that needs to be searched? Is it records in a database or pages/posts in WordPress or something else?
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D:\side\
D:\side\
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static is totally possible if you build a search index from all of the content at build time, serve it as a file and use it with a client-based search widget. I know Lunr.js supports this scenario, I'd expect Flexsearch to also be capable of this.

It won't work with JavaScript disabled though, which… might be an issue for the privacy-conscious.

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Tio
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I do a lot of free stuff/projects, see tromsite.com/ or trom.tf/, but to support them I also do paid-for services like Wordpress hosting via webape.site/ - basically I custom design any website and build on Wordpress and manage it fully in terms of updates and whatever it needs to be done technically. All for a fix monthly subscription starting at 50€ a month.

If I had the time and money I would help you for free, but I do not. However if you think any of the webape.site/ Wordpress plans are ok for you I would be happy to set it up for you.

I even feel bad saying this because I hate charging money, but I need to in order to maintain the many free projects we have.

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Gabs (mudou-se)
Gabs (mudou-se)
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you could take a look at Zola. It's a static site generator that builds a search index of all your pages at build time.

getzola.org

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BB
BB
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I'm not sure if any of the below meet all of your needs, mainly on the managed hosting / deployment aspect, but I believe they all offer search functionality at least, either included or as a plugin:
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