Hello, World! My First Blog Post
Hello, Glad You’re Here!
Welcome to the very first post on my website! I’m genuinely excited to kick things off and finally bring this idea to life. For a long time, I had planned of having a website with my own domain name—but like most plans, I kept putting it off.
The Journey Begins 🚀
Last week, I finally decided to stop procrastinating. I bought a domain, built a simple website using basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and hosted it on Cloudflare Pages. Just like that, the foundation was set.
But something was missing…
A website without a blog felt incomplete.
Why Not WordPress?
At first, I considered using WordPress (WP) for my blog, either on a subdirectory or a subdomain.
What’s WordPress?
WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that powers millions of websites. It allows users to create, manage, and publish content with ease using plugins, themes, and a user-friendly interface.
Since I’ve worked with WordPress for years and had plenty of hosting space available, it seemed like the obvious choice. But for a personal blog like this, WordPress felt a bit too heavy and overly complex. I wanted something lightweight and simple.
Discovering Static Site Generators (SSGs)
That’s when I started exploring Static Site Generators (SSGs).
What’s an SSG?
An SSG converts plain text content into static HTML files during the build process. Unlike traditional CMS platforms like WordPress, SSGs don’t need a database, making websites faster, more secure, and easier to manage.
After some research, I found Eleventy (11ty)—and it seemed like the perfect fit.
What’s Eleventy?
Eleventy is a flexible and beginner-friendly static site generator. Unlike WordPress, it doesn’t rely on a database, which keeps the site fast and lightweight. It also lets me write content using Markdown, a simple way to format text without the hassle of complex editors.
What I love most about Eleventy is its customizability—it gives me complete control over the design and structure of my blog.
Building the Blog 🛠️
Once I settled on Eleventy, I got to work integrating it into my website. It took a bit of effort (and lots of learning), but now the blog is fully functional and running smoothly.
What’s Next?
Now that my blog is live, I plan to share:
- 💻 Web Development Tips
- 🔍 OSINT Techniques
- ✅ Fact-Checking Insights
- 🌐 Thoughts on Social Media & Internet Culture
- 📝 Random musings
This space will be my little corner of the internet—where I share ideas, learn new things, and hopefully connect with readers like you.
If you’re reading this, thank you for stopping by! This is just the beginning of what I hope will be an exciting journey.
Let’s see where it takes us. 🚀
~ Maroof
