We have moved our blog to a new technical foundation. Instead of the previous Jekyll-based setup, we now use Hugo, one of the fastest static site generators available. This post explains what changed and what advantages that brings.
What Is Hugo?
Hugo is an open-source tool that generates finished HTML pages from plain Markdown text files. There is no database, no PHP interpreter, and no traditional content management system running in the background. The result is a set of static files that the web server delivers directly to visitors.
The Key Benefits
- Significantly faster page loads: Static HTML pages are delivered without any server-side processing. There are no database queries, no runtime rendering, and no waiting on a CMS backend. Pages load noticeably faster, which also improves search engine rankings.
- Maximum security: Without a database, without a CMS login, and without a plugin infrastructure, there are simply no typical attack surfaces. Entire vulnerability classes such as SQL injection, insecure admin access, or outdated plugins are ruled out by design. Anyone who has dealt with securing WordPress, Joomla, or similar systems will appreciate this.
- Multilingual support, starting now: The blog is now officially bilingual. All new posts will be available in both German and English. You can find the language switcher in the top-right area of the header. This is especially useful for international customers and business partners.
- No maintenance burden from updates: A traditional CMS requires regular updates to the core system, installed plugins, and themes, often under time pressure when security vulnerabilities are disclosed. A static generator has none of that overhead. The source code lives in a version-controlled Git repository, and changes go through an automated CI/CD pipeline.
- RSS feed still available: If you subscribe to our blog via an RSS reader, nothing changes. The feed remains available and is updated automatically with every new post.
- Consistent corporate identity: The blog now uses the same colors, typefaces, and current logo as our main website at www.aditsystems.de and our documentation portal at www.aditsystems.info. All three presences share a unified design and work together as a coherent whole.
What Does This Mean for Our Hosting Customers?
Static websites built with Hugo or similar generators are an excellent choice for many use cases: company websites, blogs, documentation portals, and landing pages. They are fast, cost-efficient to operate, and require no CMS maintenance. If you are interested in a project like this, we would be happy to hear from you.
For feedback or questions about the new blog, please reach out through our contact form. You can switch to the German version of this post using the language switcher in the upper right.