HUGO - A powerful and free no code website builder

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Setting up a Website with HUGO

1. Visit the HUGO Website:

   • Go to hugo.io, the official website for HUGO documentation.

2. Download and Install HUGO:

   • Click on the "Install HUGO" link on the website.
   • Choose the extended version for additional functionality.
   • Download the HUGO executable for your operating system (64-bit, 32-bit, etc.).
   • Move the downloaded HUGO executable to a convenient location on your computer.

3. Set Up Your Project:

   • Open a terminal or command prompt.
   • Navigate to the directory where you want to create your website.
   • Run the command to set the execution path for the HUGO executable.

4. Initialize Your Website:

   • Create a new folder for your website.
   • Navigate to the newly created folder in the terminal.
   • Run the command to initialize a new HUGO site.

5. Choose and Add a Theme:

   • Explore the available themes on the HUGO website.
   • Download a theme that suits your website needs.
   • Add the theme as a submodule to your project using Git.

6. Customize Your Website:

   • Copy the theme's configuration files to your project's root folder.
   • Modify the configuration files to customize your website's content and appearance.
   • Create content files using Markdown syntax for your website pages.

7. Preview Your Website:

   • Start the HUGO server to preview your website locally.
   • Open a web browser and navigate to localhost:1313 to view your website.

8. Update Your Website:

   • Edit the content files or configuration as needed.
   • Save the changes and observe HUGO automatically rebuilding your website.

9. Deploy Your Website:

   • Once you are satisfied with your website, consider deploying it to a hosting provider like Digital Ocean.

10. Maintain and Update Your Website:

• Continue to update and maintain your website using HUGO's simple workflow and automation capabilities.

11. Bilingual Support:

• Consider adding bilingual support to your website to cater to a wider audience.

12. Engage with the Community:

• Join forums or communities related to HUGO to learn more about its features and best practices.

13. Subscribe and Stay Tuned:

• Subscribe to the Work From Home Tech channel for more tutorials and tips on website development.

By following these steps, you can create a powerful and dynamic website using HUGO without the need for extensive coding knowledge.