Colophon
Built With
This site is built using the static site generator, Eleventy.
I store the code for the build files on Codeberg. There is no automated build process.
Hosting
The site is hosted on Capsul.org as a VPS. The VPS runs Ubuntu, and the web server is Caddy.
I use Porkbun as my DNS registrar.
Design & Theme
The design of this site is custom-built, with a focus on clarity, speed, and simplicity. I use bespoke CSS for the styling.
Typography, spacing, and layout are intentionally minimal to put the emphasis on content.
Content Workflow
Posts are written in Markdown and version-controlled with Git. I write and edit posts locally using a combination of Typora and Visual Studio Code.
Once I'm happy with a post, I rsync the site to my Capsul VPS—and that's it. No CMS, no database, no SaaS-hosted build process—just text files and a web server.
Buttondown reads my RSS feed and sends new posts via email to my subscribers (just my wife so far!).
EchoFeed reads my RSS feed and publishes new posts to Mastodon and Bluesky. I could probably build something into my publishing routine using the respective APIs to post to social media, but for now, I’m happy to pay a nominal fee for simplicity.
Analytics
This site uses Fathom Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics platform that doesn’t use cookies or track individual users. It provides simple, anonymous traffic insights without collecting personal data or compromising your privacy.
I use Fathom to understand which pages are being read and where visitors come from, so I can improve the site without invading anyone’s privacy.