How I Built This Blog: Hugo + Firebase + AWeber in 30 Minutes
Why This Stack? As a sysadmin, I wanted a blog that’s: Fast: Static sites load instantly Cheap: Firebase free tier handles tons of traffic Simple: No databases, no server maintenance SEO-ready: Hugo generates clean, optimized HTML Here’s exactly how I built this site in under 30 minutes. The Stack Hugo: Static site generator (like Jekyll, but faster) PaperMod: Clean, minimal Hugo theme Firebase Hosting: Google’s CDN with free SSL AWeber: Newsletter forms that actually work Google Analytics: Track what people read Step-by-Step Build Process 1. Install the Tools On Windows with Chocolatey: ...