As time goes by, every blogger eventually faces this question: What should I do with my old articles?
Some people say, “A personal blog is a record of growth, so you shouldn’t touch past posts.” But I’ve started to feel differently.
At first, I thought I wanted to be a minimalist with my blog, keeping only what’s essential and regularly decluttering old content. I pictured a tidy, streamlined site where only my best or most relevant writing was on display. This led me to move from WordPress to Hugo, and adopting this minimalist approach helped reduce storage demands, simplify backups and migrations, and even lowered my site’s security risks.
But when I reflect deeper, I realize that minimalism is more of an ideal for me than a natural fit.
My true style is about steadily building things, step by step, through consistent effort, adding new ideas, refining old ones, and letting my body of work grow over time, even if it means some “clutter” is inevitable along the way.
If I think of blogs like shops, there are two styles: the “Don Quijote” type, where everything is visible and chaotic but fun, and the sleek, curated boutique that only displays what’s currently recommended. I used to strictly aspire to the curated style, but now I’m learning to value my own rhythm, steadily building up my blog and not being afraid to preserve layers of history and effort.
In conclusion:
- Pursue the blog style that feels right for you, even if it isn’t perfectly minimalist.
- Don’t hesitate to clean up and curate when you feel like it, but also respect the value of steady, consistent creation.
- For me, blogging is about enjoying the process and embracing my own way of building and sharing, little by little.
I may never become a pure minimalist, and that’s okay. My blog reflects my journey, organized, but always a steady work in progress.
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