Blog
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Why Watching Analytics Too Closely Can Hurt Your Blog’s Growth
As a blog owner, you might think that checking your analytics dashboard multiple times a day is a sign of dedication. Google Analytics, Search Console, social media stats, they’re powerful…
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Fixing Hugo Multilingual URLs That Skip the Section Folder
If you’re building a multilingual Hugo site and notice your URLs are missing the section directory (for example, /wellness/), the most common cause is a front matter override using url.…
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Temporarily Hide Japanese Pages in a Multilingual Hugo Site
Goal The objective is to keep a multilingual Hugo setup but temporarily prevent Hugo from building and exposing the Japanese variant, so only English is rendered and linked. This is…
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I Tried Hugo, But WordPress Is What I Needed
I tried Hugo and liked parts of it. But for my daily work, WordPress is what I really needed. Why Hugo Was Compelling Hugo is very fast. It builds pages…
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Output Your Brain: Why Blogging Often Boosts Clarity and Learning
Publishing to a blog often is a strong habit. It helps learning, clear thinking, and being found online over time. It turns your thoughts into words (“output your brain”) so…
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How to Organize Multilingual Content in Hugo
Managing multilingual content in Hugo can be simple and efficient if you use a clear folder structure. Here’s how you can organize your English and Japanese articles in separate folders…
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Why Independent Publishing Is the Answer in the Web2 vs. Web3 Debate
The internet is always about control and ownership. Who owns your content? Who controls how you share it? That’s the real question every creator faces. For years, most of us…
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The Evolution of Free Content on the Internet: Why “Paid” Is Becoming Unavoidable
The concept of “free” content has been central to the internet since its inception. As a beatmaker, blogger, and passionate supporter of IndieWeb values, I’ve watched (and participated in) the…
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The Free Model Isn’t Over Yet
Lately, I keep seeing people online saying things like, “We can’t keep going unless we make it paid.” But is that really true? I don’t think so. Free is what makes discovery…
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How to Open External Links in a New Tab (target=”_blank”) in Hugo
When building a blog or website with Hugo, you might want to open external links in a new browser tab, just like using target=”_blank” in HTML. By default, Markdown links in Hugo…
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Tips for Running a Blog
Running a blog is a long game. By prioritizing ease and your own pace, you’ll find more joy in the process—and that’s the shortcut to lasting success.
