Zola

Migrating from WordPress to Zola: A Practical Guide

Moving from WordPress to a static site generator like Zola means trading dynamic complexity for static simplicity. Here's how to make the transition smooth, what to expect, and what you'll gain in the process.

How I Spent One Week with Zola

I gave Zola seven days to prove itself. Here's what happened when I rebuilt my blog with a Rust-powered static site generator that promised simplicity and speed.

Creating a Blog with Zola: A Practical Guide

A step-by-step walkthrough of building a real blog with Zola, from installation to deployment. Learn the practical decisions and patterns that make Zola development efficient.

Why Zola Might Be Your Next Static Site Generator

A Rust-powered static site generator that ships as a single binary with zero dependencies. Zola delivers blazing speed and built-in features without the complexity of managing plugins or build chains. If you value simplicity over ecosystem size, it's worth a look.

Zola vs Astro: Traditional SSG Meets Modern JavaScript

Zola and Astro represent two different philosophies in static site generation: single binary simplicity versus JavaScript ecosystem integration. Understanding their approaches helps you pick the right tool for your project.

Zola vs Hugo: Choosing Between Two Speed Demons

Both Zola and Hugo are blazing fast static site generators, but they take different approaches to simplicity, ecosystems, and developer experience. Here's how to decide which one fits your project.

Zola vs Pelican: Rust Simplicity Meets Python Flexibility

Pelican brought Python's elegance to static sites years before most alternatives existed. Zola offers a modern, zero-dependency alternative. Here's how to choose between Python's mature ecosystem and Rust's simplicity.