I’m excited to announce that I’m in the process of migrating my blog to Hugo, a fast and flexible static site generator. This move is part of my ongoing efforts to improve performance and maintainability. Let me outline the key changes and what you can expect during this transition.

Current Status

I’ve set up a development site where you can preview the new format:

https://dev-blog.shellnetsecurity.com/

Please note that this site is a work in progress and may contain unfinished elements or placeholder content.

Key Improvements

  1. Performance: I’m aiming for faster page load times due to static site generation.
  2. Security: I’m reducing the attack surface by eliminating dynamic content generation.
  3. Maintainability: I’m simplifying content management using Markdown files.
  4. Version Control: I’ll have better tracking of content changes through Git integration.

Migration Process

Here’s what I’m working on:

  1. Transferring content from WordPress to Hugo
  2. Customizing the theme and adjusting layouts
  3. Preserving URL structures for SEO purposes
  4. Testing and bug fixing
  5. Final deployment and DNS changes

What to Expect

As I make these changes, you can anticipate:

  • Minimal downtime during the final migration
  • Preserved content and URL structures
  • Potential for minor visual discrepancies initially

Feedback

I encourage you to explore the development site and provide feedback. Your input is crucial for me to identify and resolve any issues before the final launch.

Timeline

I’m aiming to complete the migration by the end of October (hopefully sooner). I’ll post updates on the current site as I progress.

Next Steps

Here’s what’s on my to-do list:

  1. Continue testing and refining the new site
  2. Address your feedback
  3. Finalize content migration
  4. Perform final checks and deploy

Post-Migration Plans

Once I’ve successfully cutover to the new site, I plan to write a detailed blog post about my setup. This post will cover:

  • The process of migrating from WordPress to Hugo
  • My new content generation workflow
  • How I’m leveraging Hugo’s features for improved performance and maintainability
  • Tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way

I hope this behind-the-scenes look will be interesting and potentially helpful for others considering a similar migration.

I appreciate your patience during this transition. My goal is to provide you with a more efficient and secure platform for delivering content.

Stay tuned for further updates from me!