I feel that bypassing bulky CMS systems leads to faster sites and better SEO. This is the core reason for my from-scratch approach. Building a minimal and fast blog template requires deliberate choices about efficiency. The first step is embracing minimalism in our styling. We don't need huge frameworks.
The Importance of Readability
A good blog prioritizes the reader. This means using large enough fonts, generous line spacing, and a clear content column width. Notice how the margins on this page keep the text focused and easy to follow.
Code Blocks and Formatting
.blog-post h2 {
font-size: 1.8em;
color: var(--text-color);
}
This attention to detail is what separates a template from a truly *signature* template. Keep iterating!