Simply Static is a popular plugin that conveniently converts WordPress sites to static sites.
Static sites have many advantages, most notably security and speed. But obviously, some things that require a database connection won’t work on static sites. However, there are workarounds in some cases, for example forms can work with webhooks.
At first, I thought that AJAX filters could not work on a static site. But in a post on Appsumo, the developer of Simply Static suggested that the idea was not so absurd and that it potentially could work. He said that they were planning compatibility with the upcoming new version of the Search & Filter plugin. As I understand it, it requires cooperation between the developers of the filter solution and Simply Static.
I am thinking that if the filter solution generates URL parameters and all combinations of results are preloaded in advance - then perhaps it potentially could work on a static site. And it would be fantastic…
So, perhaps the Bricks team could get in touch with Patrick from Simply Static and cooperate on this matter? Static filters would be a game changer.