Caddy
Why Caddy Over Other Web Servers
Setting up a web server used to be a complicated process involving configuration files, SSL certificates, and ongoing maintenance. Caddy changes all that by handling HTTPS automatically and requiring minimal configuration. When we’re hosting client sites, we don’t want to spend hours wrestling with server setup—we want reliable hosting that just works.
Caddy’s “it just works” philosophy aligns perfectly with how we approach technology for small organizations. No more manual certificate renewals, no more complex nginx configurations, just a simple setup that stays secure automatically.
Key Benefits for Our Clients
Every site we host with Caddy gets HTTPS by default, which is important for security and SEO. The automatic certificate management means we never have to worry about certificates expiring and breaking the site.
For our maintenance workflow, Caddy’s simple configuration files mean we can make changes quickly when clients need updates. It’s lightweight and runs well on modest hosting plans, keeping costs down for our clients.
Projects Using Caddy
American Council of the Blind of Indiana
Built from scratch for an audience that navigates primarily by screen reader, the ACBI site launched in January 2024 after testing with real members inside the organization, not just an automated checklist. We manage all content updates to keep the formatting consistent and the site reliably accessible as it changes over time.
First Baptist Church of Shelburn
A plugin conflict took down their WordPress site; we had it back up fast, then rebuilt from scratch in August 2024 with a static site that has no plugins to update, no theme conflicts, and no risk of going dark on a Saturday night. The church team posts their own weekly announcements—everything else gets handled quickly when they reach out.
Space Jamboree
For their 18th year, Space Jamboree transitioned to a 100% virtual event. We built the public site and a full registration platform covering participant enrollment, workshop selection, Stripe payments, and automated data exports that replaced a pile of manual post-registration work. The system launched in early 2024, handled the August event without issues, and has expanded every year since with new tools for instructors, scoutmasters, participants, and their families.