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How I transformed my personal website into a modern, responsive, and highly customizable digital garden using Hugo, Tailwind CSS, and a touch of JavaScript magic.

This guide walks you through the process of creating and deploying a personal website using Hugo and the Congo theme. It starts with an introduction to why having a website is valuable and outlines the prerequisites, including Hugo and a GitHub account. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up Hugo, installing the Congo theme, customizing the site, and deploying it to GitHub Pages. Whether you’re a beginner or someone looking for a quick start, this guide offers clear directions and even includes a sample GitHub Actions workflow to automate deployment. By the end, you’ll have a fully functional website hosted for free on GitHub Pages.