Learn how to create a static blog using Astro’s powerful features. This guide shows you how to publish a pre-configured blog template with Replit’s static hosting.

What you’ll learn

Static Sites

Build fast, modern static websites

Astro Framework

Use Astro’s powerful features

Content Management

Create and organize blog posts

Deployment

Publish with static hosting

Create your blog

1

Fork the template

Sign in to Replit and fork the Astro starter kit template. Select + Use Template and follow the prompts to create your Replit App.
Review the README file in the template for details about the project structure.
2

Configure your blog

The template includes:
  • Pre-configured blog layout
  • Markdown support
  • Responsive design
  • SEO optimization
3

Publish your site

  1. Select Publish in the workspace header
  2. Choose Static deployment
  3. Keep the default publishing values
  4. Select Publish
Static deployments are optimized for content-focused sites like blogs.

Customization options

Content

  • Add blog posts - Create new pages - Customize layouts

Styling

  • Modify themes - Add components - Update typography

Next steps

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