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Demo of Open-Source Static Site CMS in Rust: 400x faster than WordPress, 100x faster than Ghost
r/SideProject
5/24/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PageZest | https://pagezest.com/static-site-cms/ | Static Site CMS | Rust-based, 400x faster than WordPress, 100x faster than Ghost |
| Docker | https://www.docker.com/ | Container Platform | Used for running PageZest in a container |
| WordPress | https://wordpress.org/ | CMS | Benchmarked against PageZest |
| Ghost | https://ghost.org/ | CMS | Benchmarked against PageZest |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty understanding technical documentation
- Need for free website hosting
- Desire for faster CMS performance
Problems to Solve:
- Making technical concepts more accessible
- Providing affordable hosting options
- Improving CMS speed and performance
Potential Solutions:
- Offering managed hosting with generous free tier
- Providing clear documentation and examples
- Demonstrating performance benchmarks
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Offering free tier hosting to attract users
- Providing clear performance benchmarks
- Using open-source licensing to build community
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Demonstrating performance advantages over competitors
- Highlighting cost savings compared to alternatives
- Leveraging Reddit for community engagement
Monetization & Product:
- 90% price reduction for managed hosting
- Free website hosting for most users
- Focus on performance as key value proposition
User Engagement:
- Providing clear documentation and examples
- Offering free hosting to build user base
- Engaging with community through Reddit