Hugo is an excellent static site generator that’s perfect for blogs and personal websites. Here’s how I set up this blog using Hugo and the Bear Cub theme.

Why Hugo?

Hugo offers several advantages:

• Speed: Extremely fast build times, even for large sites
• Simplicity: Easy to learn and use
• Flexibility: Powerful templating system and content management
• No dependencies: Single binary with no external dependencies

The Bear Cub Theme

I chose the Bear Cub theme for this blog because it’s:

• Lightweight and fast-loading
• Accessible and SEO-optimized
• Responsive across all devices
• Privacy-focused with no external scripts

Getting Started

Setting up Hugo is straightforward:

1. Install Hugo on your system
2. Create a new site with hugo new site myblog
3. Add the Bear Cub theme as a git submodule
4. Configure your hugo.toml file
5. Start writing content!

The result is a clean, fast website that focuses on content over flashy features.