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Adding Comments Without Nuking the Blog (Thanks, Tony)

How I installed a comment system on my Hugo blog without losing my mind (entirely) So, there I was. Minding my own business, tending to my third (yes, third) iteration of this blog like a proud digital caveman, when my mate from work, Tony - says: “Hey, you should add a comment system.” Cue the dramatic music. Cue the mild panic. Cue me staring at my Hugo build like it’s a ticking time bomb with no labels. ...

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Dave Lowe
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How Hard Can It Be to Start a Blog?

Spoiler: Harder Than I Thought - Thanks, Hugo! It all started with a gentle idea, maybe I’ll start a blog. Well, sort of. You’re reading it now, so clearly something worked. But oh boy… let’s not pretend this was smooth sailing. Just a little place to write. Maybe share some stories. Possibly wax nostalgic about arcades and terrible 90s tech. A personal outlet. How hard could that be? Well… cue three full site rebuilds, minor meltdowns, Git acrobatics, and a Markdown moments that very nearly ended me. ...

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Dave Lowe