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Dec 17, 2020 1 min read

Web Hugo Static-Site-Generator

Live Site: https://josnelihurt.me

Source Code: Private repository. If you’d like to see the code or collaborate, please reach out - I’m happy to share! The repository remains private as I work on improving the security implementation before making it public. repo

Overview

A personal website and blog built with Hugo static site generator, showcasing professional experience, technical skills, and blog posts. The site demonstrates the power of static site generators for creating fast, maintainable websites without the overhead of traditional CMS platforms.

Motivation

After years of avoiding the idea of a personal website due to expensive hosting costs and the complexity of WordPress/CMS setups, I discovered Hugo - a static site generator written in Go. This approach provides:

  • Free hosting via platforms like Netlify and GitHub Pages
  • Fast performance with pre-generated static HTML
  • Simple content management using Markdown files
  • Full customization with custom themes and layouts

Technical Stack

  • Hugo - Static site generator (v0.54.0+)
  • Custom Theme - flat-theme with Bootstrap-based homepage
  • Deployment - Netlify with automated builds
  • Analytics - Firebase Analytics integration

How It Was Built

I documented the entire process of building this website in a two-part blog series:

  1. How to Build Sites With HUGO Part 1 - Installation, project setup, folder structure, theme configuration, and local development
  2. How to Build Sites With HUGO Part 2 - Deployment to production and continuous integration

These posts cover everything from Hugo installation to deploying a live website, making it easy for anyone to create their own static site.