Prerendering basics
A decision hub for choosing between prerendering, SSR, static export, and other rendering fixes.
Why it matters
The best rendering fix depends on whether the site is already live, whether a rebuild is planned, and how much engineering work the team can justify.
What you will learn
- When prerendering is a practical fix for already-shipped sites.
- When SSR or static generation is the better long-term architecture.
- How rendering fixes differ from SEO audit tools.
Learning path
- Does my website need prerendering? ↗
Run a five-layer test before adding a rendering system.
- Prerendering vs SSR ↗
Compare the two main rendering paths.
- Static export vs prerendering ↗
Understand when static output is enough.
- SEO audit tools vs rendering fixes ↗
Separate diagnosis from repair.
- Setup guide ↗
Move from concept to implementation.
4 articles
Prerendering · 13 min read
Does My Website Need Prerendering? A Practical Test
Test whether crawlers receive your important JavaScript content, learn when prerendering helps, and avoid adding it when your site does not need it.
Read article ↗Comparisons · 4 min read
Static export vs prerendering: which is better for JavaScript sites?
Compare static export and prerendering for JavaScript-heavy websites that need crawler-readable HTML.
Read article ↗Comparisons · 4 min read
SEO audit tools vs rendering fixes: diagnosis is not the same as repair
Understand the difference between SEO audit tools and rendering fixes for JavaScript-heavy websites.
Read article ↗Comparisons · 6 min read
Prerendering vs SSR: which one should you use?
Compare prerendering and SSR for JavaScript-heavy websites, including tradeoffs, rebuild cost, and when each approach makes sense.
Read article ↗Documentation and tools
Setup guide ↗Choose managed DNS, platform, or developer setup.
Cache behavior ↗Understand freshness, cache hits, and fresh renders.