The right publishing approach depends on who edits, how often content changes and whether the site needs dynamic functions.
Separate publishing from page delivery
Static pages are prepared before a visitor requests them. A CMS manages content and may publish static or dynamically generated pages. These are not always opposing choices. First identify the editing interface your team needs and the way the finished pages should be served.
Match the workflow to the editors
Infrequent changes handled by a developer may suit a simple static workflow. Frequent publishing by several staff may justify a CMS with roles and previews. Check scheduling, translation and approvals. A system that requires technical assistance for every typo may become expensive to operate.
Test maintenance and recovery
Document where content, media and configuration live. Test publishing and rollback with a real editor. Forms and customer portals need their own service design even on a static site. Evaluate backups and updates for the complete system rather than assuming either architecture removes maintenance entirely.