Setting Up a Hugo Blog in 7 Easy Steps

To set up a Hugo blog, follow these steps:

1. Install Hugo: Download and install Hugo on your system by running go get -u github.com/spf13/hugo in your terminal.
2. Create a new site: Run the command hugo new site myblog (replace “myblog” with your desired blog name) to create a basic directory structure for your blog.
3. Add themes: Choose and add a theme to your Hugo project using the command git submodule add https://github.com/theme-name.git.
4. Configure the website: Modify the config.toml or config.yaml file to configure the site’s metadata, author, and other settings as desired.
5. Write content: Create new markdown files in the content/ directory for each blog post you want to add.
6. Build the site: Run the command hugo (or hugo serve) to generate static HTML files for your website.
7. Deploy the site: Use tools like Netlify or GitHub Pages to deploy and host your Hugo blog.

Note: These steps assume a basic understanding of Hugo’s functionality and configuration options. For more detailed instructions and customization, refer to the official Hugo documentation and community resources.