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Jekyll is the way to go.

That's quite the over-generalization.

I don't remember every having to deal with database after installation. And with most host nowadays, it's sort of auto-managed.

Update with wordpress is a click-away.

I've seen much difference between two when it comes to maintaing, having to touch databases etc.

I think methoddk meant GitHub does not allow you access to a database.

Judging by the number of Wordpress blogs that become unresponsive when they hit the front page of HN, it doesn't seem like it's too easy to keep them running with any traffic (or at least, people seem not to be doing it).

Yes, WordPress requires a database; but when has this been an issue for business people, real bloggers, etc. to find a decent host with database support?

Sure, Jekyll sounds like a more efficient solution, but most people don't have a "pain" point when running WordPress - at least not one that can't be solved with a plugin. (Most people)