What is Hugo?

Hugo is a fast static site generator. Unlike WordPress, which builds pages every time a visitor clicks a link, Hugo builds your entire website once into simple HTML files. This makes your site incredibly fast and more difficult to hack.

Why it’s a good choice:

  • $0 Hosting: Because the files are static, you can host them for free on platforms like Render, GitHub Pages, or Netlify.
  • Extreme Speed: Hugo can build 5,000 pages in less than 6 seconds.
  • No Databases: You don’t need to manage MySQL or worry about database connection errors.
  • Security: There is no “backend” for hackers to log into. Your site is just a collection of pre-made files.

How to use Gemini to set this up:

If you are stuck or want to customize your site further, you can use specific “DevOps” style prompts to get perfect code snippets.

Prompt used to get started on Google Gemini (copy-friendly):

Act as a Senior Web Developer. I am building a website using Hugo. I want to create a professional landing page that support blog posts. Please provide: 1. A recommended 'hugo.yaml' configuration. 2. The exact terminal command to create a new blog post.