The benson.vc site is built using Hugo, a fast static site generator. The build process compiles your content and templates into static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files.
Build command
To build the site, run the following command from the project root:
This command:
- Generates static files from your Hugo templates and content
- Minifies HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for optimal performance
- Outputs all files to the
public/ directory
Build output
After running the build command, you’ll find the complete static site in the public/ directory:
public/
├── index.html
├── css/
├── js/
├── img/
├── CNAME
└── ...
The public/ directory is regenerated on every build. Any manual changes you make to files in this directory will be overwritten.
Configuration
The site uses Hugo’s configuration file located at config/_default/config.toml. Key settings include:
baseURL = "https://benson.vc/"
defaultContentLanguage = "en"
enableRobotsTXT = true
theme = "congo"
baseURL setting is critical for deployment - it ensures all links and assets use the correct domain.
Local development
For local development with live reload, use:
This starts a development server (typically at http://localhost:1313) and automatically rebuilds when you make changes.
Build verification
After building, verify the output:
Check the public directory
Ensure the public/ directory exists and contains your site files.
Verify the CNAME file
Confirm that public/CNAME exists and contains your custom domain.
Test locally
Open public/index.html in a browser to verify the build looks correct.
Next steps
Once you’ve successfully built the site, you’re ready to deploy it to GitHub Pages. See Deploying to GitHub Pages for detailed instructions.