March 10, 2026
Design Notes for a Static-First Blog
Reusable pages matter more than decorative page count. A blog should not have oneoff templates for every section when the underlying data model is the same. Home, search, and post detail pages can all be driven by the same normalized post metadata. That keeps maintenance costs low. It also keeps future features additive instead of disruptive.
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Reusable pages matter more than decorative page count. A blog should not have one-off templates for every section when the underlying data model is the same. Home, search, and post detail pages can all be driven by the same normalized post metadata. That keeps maintenance costs low. It also keeps future features additive instead of disruptive.
The styling system is split between global design tokens and local overrides. Global styles define the tone, spacing, typography, and core surfaces. Individual pages only reach for local CSS when the layout genuinely diverges. That pattern makes redesigns practical because the baseline language of the site lives in one place. It avoids the slow sprawl that happens when every page starts inventing its own rules.
Static generation is the right starting point here. It is fast, predictable, easy to host, and compatible with markdown-driven content workflows.