Nowadays I'd go with static site generators unless I need fancier types of content (widgets, linked content, metadata). A CMS on the cloud is a pain to maintain

Nowadays I'd go with static site generators unless I need fancier types of content (widgets, linked content, metadata). A CMS on the cloud is a pain to maintain, unlike a collection of files. It also gives you more freedom over the tools you work with. I'd definitely self host, or at least keep control over the domain and have an exit strategy if the tool I use pulls a Medium.