If I were starting a new site today, I'd go static by default - using Astro in SSG mode.
Why?
Because static means faster load times, fewer bugs, and simple, cheap deployment.
Most sites don't need a backend, so why reach for a full-stack framework like Next.js by default?
Honestly, just use it if you like it.
create-staticwind provides you with a project based on Astro's "Empty Project" starter, with nicer defaults1 and built-in integrations like Tailwind CSS, compression and minification integrations.
1: subjective; I prefer them.