Reflections

Context: The migration decision When faced with the high renewal cost of a hosting plan, I had to make a choice: either pay up for another year or move the site to a more affordable plan. Since the site is more of a branding tool for its writer than a revenue-generating machine, the budget-friendly option was the clear winner. After all, this wasn’t about profitability — it was about maintaining the site without the burden of high renewal costs. ...

As a backend developer focused on optimization and long-term value, I want tools that are fast, lean, and reliable. When building my personal blog and portfolio site, I needed a solution that matched the way I think and work — one that’s developer-friendly, low-maintenance, and future-proof. After evaluating the landscape, I chose Hugo — an open-source static site generator — and haven’t looked back. Why not a traditional CMS? Popular platforms like WordPress, Ghost, Medium, or Wix offer convenient interfaces and polished templates. But they come at a cost: ...