How many blog engines ?
21 Sep 2022If you have read my earlier blogpost of completing 10 years since my first blog, then you must already know by now that I have used 3 blog engines till now :
| Syntax | Description | URL |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2015 | Google Blogger | shubhamaher.blogspot.com |
| 2016-2018 | Github Pages with Jekyll | shubhamaher.github.io |
| 2019-2021 | Wordpress with custom domain and hosting | shub.am |
| 2022 | Github Pages with Jekyll | shubhamaher.com |
2012-2015 Blogger :
Pros:
Easy to format, many features to upload pictures, change preferences, etc.
Cons:
Needs many HTML/CSS/JS tricks to customize, lots of hacks needed, limited tweaks, less control over data ownership, compliances, etc.
2016-2018 Github Pages with Jekyll :
Pros:
Markdown posts are easy but initial markdown syntax learning curve, simple design and themes, etc.
Cons:
Too much debugging needed if not done correctly or need to dig more to tweak, less visual features, etc.
2019-2021 Wordpress :
Pros:
Simple visual features, easy to use, etc.
Cons:
Need to manage yearly hosting stuff, needs self-management which is tedious and expensive for long term purpose of my need, etc.
2022 Github Pages with Jekyll :
Pros:
Less distractions while writing, more focused on content then other tweaks, static sites so faster loadtimes, etc.
Cons Conclusion ! :
Lets see how long I can use this blog engine then I can summarise. For now, its easy write content and export it to a static site in a quick way.
See you soon !