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How I launch fast static sites with FormSubmit & Vercel (playbook from Tismodev

Building simple marketing sites shouldn’t feel complex or expensive. At Tismodev I specialize in static websites with a contact workflow that delivers quickly, scales cheaply, and keeps SEO hygiene in place. Here’s the playbook I use with clients.

1. Boil the stack down to essentials

  • HTML/CSS/JS for full control and zero framework overhead.
  • Netlify or Vercel for instant CI/CD, HTTPS, analytics basics.
  • FormSubmit to collect leads without spinning a backend.

This keeps maintenance costs low and makes the site load fast (which helps conversion and ranking).

2. FormSubmit contact flow

  1. Create a form with the action set to the tokenized FormSubmit URL.
  2. Add hidden fields like _subject, _replyto, _captcha if needed.
  3. Activate the form via the verification email—no activation, no emails!
  4. Set up filters/labels in Gmail so responses never land in spam.

Result: client gets form leads in their inbox with zero server code.

3. Lightweight SEO setup

  • Descriptive <title> and <meta description> per language.
  • Structured data (WebSite + FAQ where relevant).
  • Robots/sitemap files linked properly.
  • Manual URL inspection in Search Console for new pages and post-launch check.

Even small SEO fundamentals make fresh domains index faster.

4. Deploy steps I follow

  1. Push project to Git or drag-and-drop the folder in Vercel/Netlify.
  2. Map the custom domain (registrar or Vercel DNS).
  3. Add FormSubmit domain to allowed list if using the premium plan.
  4. Run live tests: form submission, Lighthouse performance, mobile view.

Clients get a public URL within minutes, and final DNS goes live in a few hours.

5. What I ship with every project

  • Responsive layout (desktop/tablet/mobile).
  • FormSubmit integration + thank-you UX.
  • Domain + SSL guidance.
  • Optional extras: Discord bot automation, analytics, calendar embeds.

💬 Need help shipping a static site or automation fast?

Reach out via Tismodev or say hi on Discord. I’m always happy to collaborate on landing pages, bots, or SEO sprints.

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