Deploy Static Sites on Apache

This template shows how to serve a static site directly from Apache.

What It Needs

• A document root with built files.
• A simple virtual host.
• Optional redirect and security headers.

Typical Virtual Host

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName docs.example.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/docs

    <Directory /var/www/docs>
        Options FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Static Site Checklist

• Build the site before deployment.
• Copy the generated assets into the document root.
• Set correct permissions for the Apache user.
• Add caching headers if the site is asset-heavy.

Practical Notes

• Use Apache as a simple delivery layer.
• Keep the build output separate from source control.
• If the site is behind TLS, redirect plain HTTP to HTTPS.