A flat-file CMS is a new kind of content management system that stores content in files and folders rather than in a database like a traditional CMS such as WordPress. Not using a database offers many advantages in the areas of speed, simplicity, security and version control. Many designers are starting to switch to flat-file CMSes…

I think we’ll see continued growth in flat file static website builders… there’s a growing realisation that sometimes a full CMS is simply overkill. Collis Ta’eed, Envato Founder, 2014 Predictions for Web Design

What is Statamic?

Statamic is a flat-file CMS that is quickly gaining in popularity among designers. Type & Grids is not affiliated with Statamic in any way — I just believe they make the absolute best flat-file CMS available. Statamic runs on any web server that runs PHP (most web servers).

How Does the Statamic Theme Work?