This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by PHANI KUMAR KOLLA
No servers. No maintenance headaches. Just pure web magic.
Here's how I created "https://www.cloudprojects.site/" using AWS services that scale automatically and never go down.
The results will shock you. 👇
This is how the website looks like:
❌ The Old Way (Traditional Hosting):
• Monthly server costs: $20-50+
• Constant updates and patches
• Downtime during traffic spikes
• Security vulnerabilities
✅ The New Way (AWS Static Website):
• Monthly cost: Under $1
• Zero maintenance required
• Handles millions of visitors
• Bank-level security included
Why didn't I discover this sooner?
Here is the draw.io Architecure Diagram:
My 7-Step AWS Setup Process 🛠️
Step 1: Domain Registration 🌐
- Bought my domain from Hostinger **for **89/- INR.
- Simple interface.
- Competitive pricing.
Step 2: S3 Bucket Creation 📦
- Created an S3 bucket named "cloudprojects.site".
- Enabled static website hosting.
- Uploaded all HTML, CSS, JavaScript files.
Pro tip: Make sure your main file is named "index.html"
Step 3: CloudFront Distribution ⚡
- Set up CloudFront CDN for lightning-fast global delivery.
- This serves my website from 400+ edge locations worldwide.
- Users in Tokyo load my site as fast as users in New York.
Game changer for website speed.
Step 4: SSL Certificate (FREE) 🔒
- Used AWS Certificate Manager to get a free SSL certificate.
- This gives my site the green padlock in browsers.
- No annual SSL costs.
- AWS handles renewal automatically.
Step 5: Route 53 DNS Configuration 🎯
- Connected my Hostinger domain to AWS Route 53.
- Created hosted zones and DNS records.
- This routes traffic from my custom domain to CloudFront.
Step 6: CloudFront Invalidations 🔄
Whenever I update my website files:
- Upload new files to S3
- Create CloudFront invalidation
- Changes go live globally in minutes
No server restarts. No deployment scripts.
Step 7: Monitor and Optimize 📊
AWS provides detailed analytics:
• Traffic patterns
• Load times
• Error rates
• Geographic distribution
The Results That Shocked Me 📈
Page load speed: Under 1 second globally
Uptime: 99.99% (better than most traditional hosting)
Monthly cost: $0.50 - $2.00 depending on traffic
Security: AWS-grade protection included
Scalability: Handles traffic spikes automatically
This completely changed my perspective on web hosting.
Why This Setup Beats Traditional Hosting 🏆
✅ No server management
✅ Automatic scaling
✅ Global CDN included
✅ Free SSL certificate
✅ 99.99% uptime SLA
✅ Pay-as-you-use pricing
✅ Enterprise-grade security
The Business Impact 💼
My website now:
• Loads instantly worldwide
• Costs almost nothing to run
• Requires zero maintenance
• Scales to millions of users
• Stays secure automatically
Perfect for:
• Portfolio websites
• Landing pages
• Documentation sites
• Marketing campaigns
• Small business websites
Want to Build Your Own? 🛠️
Check out my complete project code on GitHub:
https://github.com/phanikolla/AWS-HandsOn-Projects/tree/main/personal_website
All files included with step-by-step documentation.
Here is the Architecture Flow :
The Future is Serverless 🌟
Static websites aren't just a trend.
They're the smart way to build for the web.
Fast. Reliable. Cost-effective.
AWS makes it incredibly simple.
Have you tried hosting a static website on AWS?
What's holding you back from making the switch?
Drop your questions below! 👇
I'll help you get started.
Follow me for more AWS tips and cloud architecture insights!
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by PHANI KUMAR KOLLA
PHANI KUMAR KOLLA | Sciencx (2025-06-04T16:28:03+00:00) 🚀 Deploying a Static Website with AWS under $1 per month. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/06/04/%f0%9f%9a%80-deploying-a-static-website-with-aws-under-1-per-month/
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