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From Pelican to Hugo

Migrating My Blog from Pelican to Hugo

I recently decided to migrate my blog from Pelican to Hugo, seeking a more user-friendly experience and a vibrant ecosystem of themes and plugins.

Why I Chose Hugo?

Hugo’s simplicity and speed were major attractions. Its native support for Markdown and easy configuration made the transition seamless.

Migration Process

  1. Backing Up Content: I first backed up my Pelican blog’s content, ensuring no data was lost.

  2. Installing Hugo: After installing Hugo, I was impressed with its quick setup.

  3. Converting Content: I converted my Pelican posts to Markdown, ensuring compatibility with Hugo.

  4. Choosing a Theme: Exploring Hugo’s themes, I found one that resonated with my blog’s style.

  5. Organizing Content: I arranged my content into Hugo’s directory structure.

  6. Customizing Configuration: I customized the Hugo configuration to personalize my blog.

  7. Testing Locally: I tested my Hugo site locally to iron out any issues.

  8. Deploying: Once satisfied, I deployed my Hugo blog to my hosting provider.

Conclusion

The migration from Pelican to Hugo exceeded my expectations. Hugo’s speed and user-friendliness have reinvigorated my blogging experience, and I look forward to exploring its rich ecosystem of themes and plugins.

Note: This blog post recounts my journey of migrating my blog from Pelican to Hugo, highlighting the benefits and ease of working with Hugo as a static site generator.