I'm looking to create a hobby website inspired by a very basic and niche site I found (check it out [here](https://www.pentaconsix.com/preface.htm)). The original is quite cluttered and not mobile-friendly. I want to design something cleaner but still maintains that retro Web 1.0 vibe, and I'd prefer not to use WordPress this time. I've heard about static site generators and I'm curious if that's a good route to take. Any recommendations or advice? Thanks!
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Honestly, while the site looks rough around the edges, it actually serves its niche well. If you're going for a cleaner look without all the fluff, try using Eleventy for static site generation. Pair it with Bahunya for some basic styling—just enough to enhance the content without overwhelming it. Plus, you can easily deploy it on Netlify linked with GitHub for seamless updates!
That site you linked has a unique charm, for sure! For building something old school, I’d suggest starting with semantic HTML first, then give it a minimalist style. Maybe use a subtle background image and ensure your text color stands out. Always remember to pick a readable text color if you're using a background!
I like this! Thank you.