CloudCannon Blog The latest news from CloudCannon 2026-03-11T11:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ CloudCannon + Astro: performance meets powerful content management 2026-03-11T11:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannon-astro-performance-meets-powerful-content-management/ CloudCannon is teaming up with Astro as a featured CMS partner, and we couldn’t be more enthusiastic about what this means for our users. Introducing the Astro Component Starter 2026-03-10T15:01:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/introducing-the-astro-component-starter/ Meet the Astro Component Starter — a solid foundation of pre-built, accessible components, optimized for editing in CloudCannon. Introducing Jetstream — built on the Astro Component Starter 2026-03-10T15:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/introducing-jetstream-built-on-the-astro-component-starter/ Jetstream is a marketing and business template — our first complete template built on the Astro Component Starter — and it's available now. Why we switched to the system font stack 2026-03-08T11:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/why-we-switched-to-the-system-font-stack/ Why we moved from a custom web font to the system font stack: faster load times, better accessibility, and fuller Unicode coverage. Redesigning CloudCannon’s docs with Diátaxis, Lume, and Pagefind 2026-02-04T11:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/redesigning-cloudcannons-docs-with-diataxis-lume-and-pagefind/ CloudCannon's new documentation site uses the Diátaxis framework to better serve developers and non-technical users with improved structure and search. Make content editing more visual: upgraded Editable Regions 2025-12-02T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/make-content-editing-more-visual-upgraded-editable-regions/ Learn how CloudCannon's Editable Regions transform static site editing by letting content teams edit directly on the page. How Configuration Mode makes building editing interfaces easy 2025-11-26T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-configuration-mode-makes-building-editing-interfaces-easy/ Configure CloudCannon visually with instant feedback. Edit collections, inputs, and navigation in real-time without deployment delays. Your hosting just got an upgrade (and a price cut) 2025-10-08T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/your-hosting-just-got-an-upgrade-and-a-price-cut/ As more businesses have chosen CloudCannon, our bandwidth costs have decreased. And since you made this possible, we’re giving those savings back to you. Custom testing domains for professional branding 2025-08-24T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/custom-testing-domains-for-professional-branding/ CloudCannon now offers Custom Testing Domains for Partners, Team, and Enterprise customers — ideal for client projects. Keep your content consistent with input validation 2025-07-03T02:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/keep-your-content-consistent-with-input-validation/ CloudCannon now offers powerful input validation rules for developers to ensure content teams provide exactly the right data. Set text length limits, number ranges, array controls, file size restrictions, and custom error messages to maintain data integrity and improve content quality. Managing multilingual content in CloudCannon 2025-06-30T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/managing-multilingual-content-in-cloudcannon/ Learn two approaches for managing multilingual content in CloudCannon: separate content directories or automatic page generation with tools like Rosey. Simplify team publishing with conflict resolution and domain tools 2025-05-12T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/simplify-team-publishing-with-conflict-resolution-and-domain-tools/ CloudCannon’s most recent release brings improvements to reduce friction in your publishing workflow by providing intuitive conflict resolution tools, and a more organized domain management experience. Open Beta: Publishing Conflict Resolution 2025-04-16T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/open-beta-publishing-conflict-resolution/ CloudCannon's latest Open Beta introduces in-app conflict resolution, streamlined publishing workflows, centralized domain management, and enhanced Source Editor features for improved developer experience. Getting started with CloudCannon and Astro: Bookshop, components, and live editing 2025-04-14T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/getting-started-with-cloudcannon-and-astro-bookshop-components-and-live-editing/ Implement Bookshop in your Astro website for live visual editing in CloudCannon. This tutorial guides you through component refactoring and configuration. Welcome to the CloudCannon Community! 2025-03-17T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/welcome-to-the-cloudcannon-community/ We've launched a new community for CloudCannon users to share implementation tips, solve technical challenges, and connect with platform experts. Omnichannel delivery is just marketing spin from API-based CMS companies 2025-02-24T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/omnichannel-delivery-is-just-marketing-spin-from-api-based-cms-companies/ Discover how Git-based CMS solutions offer advantages over traditional and API-based alternatives by unifying content and code management, ensuring version control, and empowering both developers and content teams. Getting started with CloudCannon and Astro: Snippets and Collections 2025-02-20T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/getting-started-with-cloudcannon-and-astro-snippets-and-collections/ Learn how to enhance your Astro site on CloudCannon by implementing Snippets for complex components, reorganizing Collections, and optimizing image paths. Managing digital assets in CloudCannon: a guide to smart asset storage 2025-02-06T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/managing-digital-assets-in-cloudcannon-a-guide-to-smart-asset-storage/ Learn how CloudCannon's Digital Asset Management (DAM) integrations solve Git storage limits and slow build times — while providing advanced asset organization, transformations, and CDN delivery for your websites. Understanding CloudCannon's branching workflows and Projects: a complete guide 2025-02-04T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/understanding-cloudcannons-branching-workflows-and-projects-a-complete-guide/ Learn how CloudCannon's branching workflows and Projects features help teams manage website changes through Publish Branches, branch sites, and flexible publishing options. Perfect for content teams of any size. What is a static website? 2025-01-22T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/what-is-a-static-website/ If performance, security, and stability matter to you, then you’ll want to use static for your next web project. CloudCannon’s 2024 wrapped 2024-12-23T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannons-2024-wrapped/ Key features launched in 2024 to help you build and edit your static sites — and a glimpse at what's coming to CloudCannon early next year. Getting started with CloudCannon and Astro: WYSIWYG blogging 2024-12-18T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/getting-started-with-cloudcannon-and-astro-wysiwyg-blogging/ How to get started setting up and customizing your blog on an Astro site using CloudCannon's Schemas and Content Editor. Jamstack vs. WordPress: reasons to make the change 2024-12-12T14:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/jamstack-vs-wordpress-reasons-to-make-the-change/ WordPress and Jamstack can be used for the same purposes. If you’re reading this, you’re probably curious or even on the fence about switching. The top five static site generators for 2025 (and when to use them!) 2024-12-05T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/the-top-five-static-site-generators-for-2025-and-when-to-use-them/ What are the top five static site generators for 2025? Should you choose the most popular framework, the site builder you already know how to use, or the SSG best suited to your new website project's use case? We've assessed five leading SSGs covering a wide range of uses cases. Free Jekyll themes for 2025: ten great community options 2024-11-28T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/free-jekyll-themes-for-2025/ There is a great catalog of popular, modern Jekyll themes to choose from and customize to make your life easier. Eleventy (11ty) vs. Hugo 2024-11-24T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/eleventy-11ty-vs-hugo/ A deep dive into the differences and similarities between Eleventy (11ty) and Hugo — two excellent and incredibly fast static site generators (SSGs). How to set up WYSIWYG editing with MkDocs Material 2024-11-21T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-to-set-up-wysiwyg-editing-with-mkdocs-material/ Set up a rich content editing experience that brings collaborative WYSIWYG editing to the MkDocs Material build flow in minutes. The rise of static-first websites: why major brands are making the switch 2024-11-11T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/the-rise-of-static-first-websites-why-major-brands-are-making-the-switch/ New data from the 2024 Web Almanac reveals a striking 67% growth in static and hybrid website architectures among the top 10,000 most-visited sites. So why are big sites making the shift to static? Watching your Core Web Vitals on Jamstack 2024-11-08T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/watching-your-core-web-vitals-on-jamstack/ Learn about three major performance metrics, and how to measure a site’s loading time, time to interactivity, and visual stability. Understanding the difference between static, dynamic, and hybrid websites 2024-11-07T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/understanding-the-difference-between-static-dynamic-and-hybrid-websites/ Understanding the difference between static, dynamic, and hybrid approaches is key to making the right choice for your digital presence. Looking for an alternative to Netlify CMS or Decap CMS? 2024-10-29T16:03:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/looking-for-an-alternative-to-netlify-cms-or-decap-cms/ If you’ve been looking for an alternative to Netlify CMS or Decap CMS for your static sites, CloudCannon is here to help. Designing components for your website editors: a CloudCannon case study 2024-10-28T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/designing-components-for-your-website-editors-a-cloudcannon-case-study/ How to design page components for content editors and website visitors — including free design files for you to adapt, remix, and reuse on your own site. Does my website look big in this? Six tips to lower your page weight 2024-10-20T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/does-my-website-look-big-in-this-six-tips-to-lower-your-page-weight/ There are some large bandwidth and data savings we can make on our static websites and the tools we use on them. Content is sacred — so own your revision history 2024-10-17T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/content-is-sacred-so-own-your-revision-history/ If content truly is sacred to the most widely used CMS in the world, wouldn't it use Git? If content is important to you, it's time to consider a Git-based CMS. The eternal balancing act: load time vs. delay time 2024-10-16T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/the-eternal-balancing-act-load-time-vs-delay-time/ Two critical aspects of the frontend development balancing act are load time and delay time. How can we optimize these factors for better website performance? Streamlined Headless Mode, Unified Configuration, and live data editing 2024-10-02T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/streamlined-headless-mode-unified-configuration-and-live-data-editing/ CloudCannon users can now access a streamlined Headless Mode, simplified builds via a Unified Configuration option, and live data and configuration editing. What is a headless CMS? 2024-09-27T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/what-is-a-headless-cms/ What is a headless CMS and how does it work? A headless CMS separates the frontend from the backend to allow for greater flexibility for content delivery. Looking for a TinaCMS or Tina Cloud alternative? 2024-09-19T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/looking-for-a-tinacms-or-tina-cloud-alternative/ If you’ve been looking for an alternative to TinaCMS or Tina Cloud for your static sites, CloudCannon is here to help. The ultimate guide to Hugo Sections 2024-09-18T04:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-hugo-sections/ Everything you've always wanted to know about how Hugo's sections and page bundles work. (Including the “_index.md or index.md” question!) Coming soon: Live config editing and data reloading 2024-09-13T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/coming-soon-live-config-editing-and-data-reloading/ Coming soon to CloudCannon: live data reloading and configuration editing, a streamlined headless mode, simplified build processes, and easier Site creation. Faster publishing workflows out now! 2024-09-06T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/faster-publishing-workflows-out-now/ As of our latest release, CloudCannon users with publishing workflows will be able to edit their newly branched sites considerably faster than before. Why information architecture matters for your website 2024-09-04T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/why-information-architecture-matters-for-your-website/ Information architecture (IA) is a framework that can allow web content teams’ creativity to flourish — all within carefully defined (and designed) limits. Website UX vs SEO: picking your battles 2024-08-23T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/website-ux-vs-seo-picking-your-battles/ How can website developers balance SEO-directed performance tweaks that are at odds with a seamless user experience? Easily manage your multilingual Astro site in CloudCannon 2024-08-08T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/easily-manage-your-multilingual-astro-site-in-cloudcannon/ Introducing CloudCannon’s new starter for multilingual Astro sites, a translation workflow that greatly reduces site maintenance overheads. How you can optimize publishing workflows for your content team 2024-07-23T20:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-you-can-optimize-publishing-workflows-for-your-content-team/ CloudCannon's drafting and publishing workflows can tie all of your optimizations together, offering enhanced control, flexibility, and coordination. How you can optimize your CMS for SEO success 2024-07-11T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-you-can-optimize-your-cms-for-seo-success/ Developers can set up the SEO fields you’ll need to ensure your pages are visible to search engines — and look great when they’re shared on social sites. How you can optimize your Content Editor for long-form articles 2024-07-04T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-you-can-optimize-your-content-editor-for-long-form-articles/ With CloudCannon's Content Editor you can focus on how to construct your writing — and extend your page's functionality with Snippets. How you can optimize your Visual Editor for page building 2024-06-27T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-you-can-optimize-your-visual-editor-for-page-building/ A guide to optimizing your visual editing experience with CloudCannon. Secure, swift, and stable: static sites for the financial sector 2024-06-21T03:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/secure-swift-and-stable-static-sites-for-the-financial-sector/ To improve security and reduce costs, banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions should give serious thought to adopting static websites. Enhanced flexibility for teams with Custom Permissions 2024-05-30T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/enhanced-flexibility-for-teams-with-custom-permissions/ CloudCannon is excited to announce the launch of our new Custom Permissions feature for users on Team and Enterprise plans, giving you fine-grained control over permissions within your organizations. Building static sites that scale 2024-05-16T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/building-static-sites-that-scale/ With CMS solutions like CloudCannon offering publishing workflows that can handle hundreds of connected sites, it's clear that static sites can scale. The Inaugural 11ty International Symposium on Making Web Sites Real Good 2024-05-03T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/the-inaugural-11ty-international-symposium-on-making-web-sites-real-good/ CloudCannon, the official CMS partner of Eleventy, is proud to sponsor the free 11ty International Symposium on Making Web Sites Real Good on Thursday May 9 from 10am (PDT). How to manage hundreds of connected websites with a Git-based headless CMS 2024-03-28T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-to-manage-hundreds-of-connected-websites-with-a-git-based-headless-cms/ Easily manage hundreds of websites within a single organization with CloudCannon's Site Mounting feature and the open-source tool Flatlake. How we’re building CloudCannon for accessibility 2024-03-18T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-we-build-cloudcannon-for-accessibility/ We’re building CloudCannon for accessibility, and making sure our digital space is inclusive for individuals of all abilities. CloudCannon’s new editing improvements are here! 2024-03-07T02:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannons-new-editing-improvements-are-here/ CloudCannon preserves all of your content changes — and introducing collaborative editing for your whole team! Open Beta | New ways to collaborate on editing your websites 2024-02-07T23:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/open-beta-new-ways-to-collaborate-on-editing-your-websites/ Thanks to the features debuting in our new Open Beta, editing in CloudCannon is now a collaborative experience, enabling multiple users to create content together. Top 11 free Eleventy themes for 2024 2024-01-30T16:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/top-11-free-eleventy-themes-for-2024/ A curated list of the top 11 Eleventy themes on GitHub in 2024. Top 10 free Astro themes to use in 2024 2024-01-25T16:01:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/top-10-free-astro-themes-to-use-in-2024/ A curated list of the top 10 Astro themes on GitHub in 2024. Why choose a Git-based headless CMS over a monolithic DXP in 2024? 2024-01-11T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/why-choose-a-git-based-headless-cms-over-a-monolithic-dxp-in-2024/ A Git-based headless CMS offers flexibility, collaboration, and version control, while a monolithic DXP provides integration and a degree of simplicity. Learning web development: a self-guided roadmap 2024-01-03T20:51:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/learning-web-development-a-self-guided-roadmap/ Follow this roadmap to becoming a web developer through self-guided learning. Partner Site of the Month: Blüthner Piano Centre, by Winteractive 2023-12-20T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/partner-site-of-the-month-bluthner-piano-centre-by-winteractive/ Freedom, flexibility, and a tailor-made editing solution for every client: why Andrew Winter chose CloudCannon CMS for Bluthner.co.uk. CloudCannon’s 2023 wrapup 2023-12-19T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannons-2023-wrapup/ Key features launched in 2023 to help you build and edit your static sites — and a glimpse at the upgrades coming to CloudCannon early next year. Let’s create a microblog with visual editing using Bookshop and Eleventy 2023-12-07T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/create-a-microblog-with-visual-editing/ Visual editing is table stakes for a modern content management workflow. Update and visualize your branches with CloudCannon Projects 2023-12-01T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/update-and-visualize-your-branches-with-cloudcannon-projects/ Introducing two new features for users of our branching workflows: new branch diagrams and updates from upstream sources. What is a Git-based CMS and why you should use one 2023-11-27T20:57:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/what-is-a-git-based-cms-and-why-you-should-use-one/ Learn how to revolutionize your publishing workflow with a Git-based CMS's full version control and simplified collaboration capabilities. CloudCannon secures SOC 2 certification 2023-11-22T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannon-secures-soc-2-certification/ We're pleased to announce that CloudCannon has successfully completed our SOC 2 Type 2 certification. The complete guide to growing your web development agency 2023-11-17T16:04:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-growing-your-web-development-agency/ Learn how to grow your web development agency by attracting more clients, delivering more value, and ultimately increasing revenue. Automatically optimize your images with Eleventy Image and CloudCannon 2023-11-14T11:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/automatically-optimize-your-images-with-eleventy-image-and-cloudcannon/ Websites are becoming increasingly visual and we're adding more and more image content to our sites — but these images need to be optimized. Share components and syndicate content with Site Mounting 2023-11-08T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/share-components-and-syndicate-content-with-site-mounting/ Reuse site files across multiple sites, and manage a single static content hub aggregated from a suite of static sites with site mounting. Partner Site of the Month: Cru Uncorked, by Ed Meehan 2023-11-02T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/partner-site-of-the-month-cru-uncorked-by-ed-meehan/ Fast builds, visual editing, and the performance of static sites: why developer Ed Meehan brought Cru Uncorked to CloudCannon and Eleventy. New web component for responsive HTML tables 2023-11-01T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/new-web-component-for-responsive-html-tables/ Add a responsive HTML table with the new web component <table-saw>, which detects your viewport and renders the table accordingly. Wrapping up HugoConf 2023 2023-10-19T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/wrapping-up-hugoconf-2023/ Last month CloudCannon held the second HugoConf, with more than 750 registered participants from 50 countries. Partner Site of the Month: Van Dillen Antieke Bouwmaterialen, by Fulldev 2023-10-10T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/partner-site-of-the-month-van-dillen-antieke-bouwmaterialen-by-fulldev/ Introducing vdabouwmaterialen.nl, designed and developed by Fulldev — built with Astro, and optimized for editing on CloudCannon. How to become a freelance web developer: a comprehensive guide 2023-09-27T16:05:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-to-become-a-freelance-web-developer-a-comprehensive-guide/ Learn how to set up your freelance web development business for success! Q3 2023: CloudCannon features and improvements 2023-09-15T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/q3-2023-cloudcannon-features-and-improvements/ Based on the feedback we receive from our users and Partners, we have released big features alongside smaller quality-of-life improvements to our CMS. 22 ways to deliver more value to your web development clients 2023-09-08T17:05:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/22-ways-to-deliver-more-value-to-your-web-development-clients/ Learn how to provide your web development clients with more value by offering additional services. Partner Site of the Month: DC Gay Flag Football League, by Ed Cupaioli 2023-08-15T14:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/partner-site-of-the-month-dc-gay-flag-football-league-by-ed-cupaioli/ Introducing DCGFFL.org, designed and developed by Ed Cupaioli — built with Jekyll, and optimized for editing on CloudCannon. A new way to configure your CloudCannon sites 2023-08-08T14:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/a-new-way-to-configure-your-cloudcannon-sites/ Enable all users to clearly see what’s possible in our very detailed global configuration options. CloudCannon — the official CMS partner of Eleventy 2023-07-25T14:55:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannon-the-official-cms-partner-of-eleventy/ CloudCannon is now the official CMS Partner for Eleventy, and Eleventy creator Zach Leatherman is joining the CloudCannon team. Full CloudCannon support for Nuxt static sites 2023-07-20T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/full-cloudcannon-support-for-nuxt-static-sites/ We've added full support for Nuxt static sites on CloudCannon, including visual editing, page-building, and a new Nuxt theme. Partner Site of the Month: Stadium Bike, by Insight Creative, Inc. 2023-07-12T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/partner-site-of-the-month-stadium-bike-by-insight-creative-inc/ Introducing StadiumBike.com, designed and developed by Insight Creative, Inc. — built with Hugo, and optimized for editing on CloudCannon. HugoConf 2023, brought to you by CloudCannon 2023-07-11T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/hugoconf-2023-brought-to-you-by-cloudcannon/ HugoConf 2023 is scheduled for Thursday September 21 (PDT), at hugoconf.io. DAM Support for Cloudflare R2 and DigitalOcean Spaces 2023-06-15T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/dam-support-for-cloudflare-r2-and-digitalocean-spaces/ CloudCannon now supports both DigitalOcean Spaces and Cloudflare R2 digital asset management (DAM) solutions, for users on all plans. Eleventy (11ty) vs. Gatsby in 2023 – which SSG is best for you? 2023-06-08T17:01:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/eleventy-11ty-vs-gatsby-in-2023-which-ssg-is-best-for-you/ Compare 11ty (Eleventy) and Gatsby to find out why these two static site generators are so powerful, and choose which one to use for your next project. How CloudCannon’s live editing works with Astro and Bookshop 2023-06-05T17:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-cloudcannons-live-editing-works-with-astro-and-bookshop/ How CloudCannon's Bookshop — a component development workflow for static websites — enables live visual editing and page-building with Astro. Partner Site of the Month: Fiducian, by Croissant & Baguette 2023-06-01T17:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/partner-site-of-the-month-fiducian-croissant-baguette/ Introducing Fiducian.com.au — designed and developed by Croissant & Baguette, built with Hugo, and optimized for editing on CloudCannon. Eleventy (11ty) vs. Astro 2023-05-16T17:04:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/eleventy-11ty-vs-astro/ Compare Astro and 11ty (Eleventy) to find out why these two static site generators are so powerful, and choose which one is best for your next project. How to customize CloudCannon’s Client Sharing interface 2023-05-05T15:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-to-customize-cloudcannons-client-sharing-interface/ Developers on CloudCannon can set up external collaborators and other static site users for success, simply by customizing several fields in CloudCannon's Client Sharing feature. Let anyone, anywhere, edit your CloudCannon sites 2023-04-28T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/let-anyone-anywhere-edit-your-cloudcannon-sites/ CloudCannon's Client Sharing feature lets developers set a password to grant editing access to any user. Top 23 free Astro themes for building out-of-this-world static sites in 2023 2023-04-20T17:03:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/top-23-free-astro-themes-for-building-out-of-this-world-static-sites-in-2023/ Check out 2023’s top 23 Astro themes for blogs, documentation, e-commerce to build with your favorite static site generator. How Jampack optimizes our Eleventy website and improves performance 2023-04-14T17:07:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-jampack-optimizes-our-eleventy-website-and-improves-performance/ Jampack is a post-processing tool that takes the output of any static site generator and optimizes it for user experience. Astro vs. Next.js 2023-04-10T21:20:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/astro-vs-next-js/ Astro is a UI-agnostic MPA framework built for speed, while Next.js is a React-based SPA framework with a strong focus on features. CloudCannon.com is now built with Eleventy! 2023-03-27T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannon-com-is-now-built-with-eleventy/ CloudCannon.com officially switched our website over to build with Eleventy, and the results with this static site generator have been amazing. Out-of-this-world support for all Astro users 2023-03-16T17:30:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/out-of-this-world-support-for-all-astro-users/ With CloudCannon and Astro as your static site generator, you can manage your content in your own Git repository and deploy everywhere. Introducing the CloudCannon Partner Program 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/introducing-the-cloudcannon-partner-program/ Find out more about the CloudCannon Partner Program — access exclusive benefits, support and savings. Full CloudCannon support for Gatsby 2023-03-10T05:09:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/full-cloudcannon-support-for-gatsby/ The CloudCannon team is thrilled to introduce our latest release, which brings CloudCannon's support for Gatsby out of beta. Top 10 Free SvelteKit Themes for Building Lighting-Fast Static Sites in 2023 2023-03-03T16:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/top-10-free-sveltekit-themes-for-building-lighting-fast-static-sites-in-2023/ The best 10 open-source SvelteKit templates optimized for SEO, user-experience, and performance. Enhanced CloudCannon support for Next.js users 2023-02-15T16:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/enhanced-cloudcannon-support-for-next-js-users/ Bring your React sites and apps to CloudCannon's Git-based CMS. Upcoming CloudCannon Interface improvements (Open Beta) 2023-02-08T16:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/upcoming-cloudcannon-interface-improvements/ The first quarter of 2023 is bringing a new look for some of CloudCannon’s most commonly used publishing and site setup interfaces. Creating sites, the Jamstack way 2023-02-07T03:12:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/creating-sites-the-jamstack-way/ An overview of what Jamstack is and the benefits of building your next website the Jamstack way. SvelteKit vs. Next.js 2023-02-03T16:01:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/sveltekit-vs-next-js/ SvelteKit vs Next.js compares open source web development tools for creating web applications and static websites. CloudCannon’s 2022 Highlights and 2023 Roadmap 2023-01-27T16:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannon-2022-highlights-and-2023-roadmap/ A summary of the changes that have come to CloudCannon in the last twelve months, and looks ahead to CloudCannon's future. Static Site Generator (SSG) Visions, Roadmaps, and Trajectories: What to Watch in 2023 2023-01-20T16:10:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/static-site-generator-ssg-visions-roadmaps-and-trajectories-what-to-watch-in-2023/ A complete roundup of public roadmaps, planned features, and open discussions for some of the most popular static site generators (SSGs) in 2023. 23 of the best Eleventy Themes (Starters) for 2023 2023-01-03T16:12:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/23-of-the-best-eleventy-themes-for-2023/ There's a huge range of free starter themes available for the Eleventy static site generator. 11 Top Eleventy Blog Themes (Starters) in 2023 2022-12-21T16:17:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/11-top-eleventy-blog-themes-starters-in-2023/ This article takes a top ten list of blog themes and turns it up to eleven(ty). CloudCannon’s SvelteKit support out of beta 🎉 2022-12-15T16:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannon-sveltekit-support-out-of-beta/ Developers and content editors using SvelteKit on CloudCannon will now benefit from great tooling, tutorials, and documentation. Save time with CloudCannon's Snippets 2022-12-09T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/save-time-with-cloudcannon-snippets/ Use a simple interface to easily insert includes, shortcodes, and Markdown extensions into their content without touching the code. New Eleventy features, a new theme, and full Eleventy support 2022-12-05T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/new-eleventy-features-a-new-theme-and-full-eleventy-support/ We are announcing full CloudCannon support for Eleventy, one of the most popular (and fast) static site generators in the world. New CloudCannon features and improvements (November 2022) 2022-12-01T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/new-cloudcannon-features-and-improvements-november-2022/ Updates for Eleventy shortcodes (Liquid and Nunjucks) under our Snippets feature, resizable inputs, and new preview options. New CloudCannon features and improvements (October 2022) 2022-11-09T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/new-cloudcannon-features-and-improvements-october-2022/ Under-the-hood changes and significant improvements, enhancements, or major feature additions. Editing Content with Hugo Shortcodes: Built-in and Custom Shortcode Support 2022-11-02T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/editing-content-with-hugo-shortcodes/ CloudCannon is the first CMS with full support integration for built-in and custom Hugo shortcodes — across our Visual, Content, and Source Editors. Artisanal Web Development 2022-10-11T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/artisanal-web-development/ Artisanal Web Development is a useful approach for development projects on modern static websites when flexibility, speed, stability, and security are important to you. The Best Marketing Tools and Integrations for your Static Site 2022-09-30T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/the-best-marketing-tools-and-integrations-for-your-static-site/ From rich and up-to-date web analytics to SEO, a static site can cover all of the bases so your team can be up and running as soon as possible. Choosing a CMS for your Static Site: Part 2 — Headless? Git-based? 2022-09-13T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/choosing-a-cms-for-your-static-site-part-2-headless-git-based-or-api-based/ Discover headless CMS categories (Git-based vs. API-first) to find which will suit you best, so you can choose what CMSs to evaluate. Choosing a CMS for your Static Site: Part 1 2022-09-07T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/choosing-a-cms-for-your-static-site-part-1/ Choosing a new content management system (CMS) is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your business's website. What is a Static Site Generator? 2022-08-31T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/what-is-a-static-site-generator/ Learn about the static site generator tools we use to create static websites, why we use them, and how they fit into our workflows. Static vs Dynamic Websites: The Definitive Guide 2022-08-24T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/static-vs-dynamic-websites-the-definitive-guide/ When it comes to making a new website, you’ve probably come across the terms static and dynamic. But what do they mean for you? Ten Myths about Static Websites 2022-08-17T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ten-myths-about-static-websites/ Are static websites difficult to edit? Hard to scale? Only good for a few pages? Not at all. We confront the main myths about static websites. How users like The New Dynamic help CloudCannon iterate and improve 2022-08-09T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-users-like-the-new-dynamic-help-cloudcannon-iterate-and-improve/ Agency partners like The New Dynamic help validate and extend CloudCannon's technical roadmap. Going Wild with Hugo Modules 2022-07-29T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/going-wild-with-hugo-modules/ The Nuance Technical Publications team recently moved to Hugo, and discovered that Hugo modules solve many of their consistency and standardization needs. HugoConf 2022 2022-07-20T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/hugoconf-2022/ The Hugo community is widespread, both online and offline. Introducing Pagefind: static low-bandwidth search at scale 2022-07-15T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/introducing-pagefind/ Pagefind is an open-source tool that adds search to static websites without hosting any infrastructure, while respecting your users’ bandwidth. Saving Time: Our New Editor Improvements 2022-07-15T05:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/saving-time-our-new-editor-improvements/ We’re bringing significant improvements to editing and saving in CloudCannon. Our focus: reducing wait time for builds. Why the web is turning away from WordPress 2022-06-23T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/why-the-web-is-turning-away-from-wordpress/ WordPress’ market share is slipping where it matters, and sites built with static site generators, by contrast, are on the rise. HugoConf is on the horizon! 2022-06-16T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/hugoconf-is-on-the-horizon/ HugoConf 2022 is fast approaching, and the team at CloudCannon is excited to share our new Hugo tools and workflows with the community. Hugo vs. Gatsby.js 2022-06-03T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/hugo-vs-gatsby-js/ Compare the key similarities and differences between Hugo and Gastby.js to find the best static site generator (SSG) for you and your website. Fifty of 2022's most popular Hugo themes 2022-05-20T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/fifty-of-the-most-popular-hugo-themes/ Compare fifty of the year's most popular Hugo themes, brought to you by CloudCannon, the Git-based CMS for Hugo. Twelve Amazing Free Hugo Documentation Themes 2022-05-13T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/twelve-amazing-free-hugo-documentation-themes/ A hand-picked overview of quality documentation themes for Hugo static site generator websites. The best headless CMS for Hugo 2022-05-04T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/the-best-headless-cms-for-hugo/ CloudCannon leverages all the speed and flexibility of Hugo, while empowering developers and marketing teams to work more collaboratively. Stay in the race with Hugo, Bookshop, and CloudCannon’s Git-powered CMS 2022-04-27T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/stay-in-the-race-with-hugo-bookshop-and-cloudcannons-git-powered-cms/ If you make a living building Hugo-based sites, you owe it to yourself to take a very close look at what’s possible with Bookshop component workflows. Astro support in CloudCannon 2022-04-07T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/astro-support-in-cloudcannon/ We’re delighted to announce the launch of our support for Astro within CloudCannon’s Git-based CMS. Digital Asset Management integration with CloudCannon 2022-04-01T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/digital-asset-management-integration-with-cloudcannon/ Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems are the right tool to manage all the images, videos, and documents needed for your sites. Richer Forms with file uploads, Slack integrations, and more 2022-03-24T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/richer-forms-with-slack-integrations/ CloudCannon's forms feature has always done that, and now we've improved on it. Maximizing the convenience factor: archetypes in Hugo 2022-03-23T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/maximizing-the-convenience-factor-archetypes-in-hugo/ Hugo is packed with features designed specifically to provide category-leading convenience to both developers and site owners. How to convert a Bootstrap theme to a client-editable Hugo site 2022-03-22T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-to-convert-a-bootstrap-theme-to-a-client-editable-hugo-site/ Convert a Bootstrap template into a Hugo theme, set it up for client editing and rich page-building with CloudCannon and Bookshop. Why should you use a static site generator? 2022-03-16T16:15:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/why-should-you-use-a-static-site-generator/ An SSG is that it represents the best of both worlds: the end-product benefits of static with the developer features of a dynamic system. Evolution of the CMS: why the future of content management is Git-based 2022-03-15T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/evolution-of-the-cms-why-the-future-of-content-management-is-git-based/ If Git is such a powerful, game-changing tool, why is it only used by developers? What workflows could be transformed with this technology? The 'Islands' era 2022-03-08T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ssg-history-8-islands/ Concluding the epic history of static site generators, the islands era sees a number of SSGs bringing the advantages of partial hydration to reality. Overcoming content chaos with Digital Asset Management 2022-03-03T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/overcoming-content-chaos-with-digital-asset-management/ Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions help organize, store, and retrieve digital assets, manage rights and permissions, and establish connections. Top 10 Hugo Themes for 2022 2022-03-02T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/top-10-hugo-themes-for-2022/ CloudCannon showcases a range of popular and actively developed Hugo themes to help you get started with your latest build. The 'Rebirth' era 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ssg-history-7-rebirth/ With modern tooling and the knowledge of better ways of implementing SSGs, the rebirth era sees reincarnations of several older SSGs. Planning for your next Hugo project 2022-02-24T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/planning-for-your-next-hugo-project/ Tips and guiding principles for building a new website with Hugo. Global configuration within CloudCannon 2022-02-23T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/global-configuration-within-cloudcannon/ Global configuration provides a more consistent developer experience across multiple SSGs, and for devs importing their existing sites. The 'Let's Recreate Rails' era 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ssg-history-6-lets-recreate-rails/ In 2019, developers of static site generators ask the inevitable question — why don't we create full-stack applications in one framework? The 'Maybe Static Wasn't So Bad' era 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ssg-history-5-maybe-static-wasnt-so-bad/ The fifth part of an ongoing series: After a period of heavy, complex JavaScripts integrated into SSGs, we return to simpler times. Forestry to CloudCannon: The full migration guide 2022-02-11T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/forestry-to-cloudcannon-the-full-migration-guide/ A full guide for Forestry features and concepts, how they translate to CloudCannon, and the steps developers need to take to make the transition. Live editing in Hugo with Bookshop 2022-02-10T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/live-editing-in-hugo-with-bookshop/ Bookshop — our open-source component browser and playground, now brings live editing and component-driven workflows to Hugo. The 'SPAs are awesome' era 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ssg-history-4-spas-are-awesome/ The fourth part of an ongoing series: the 'SPAs are awesome' period of static site generators saw companies developing single-page applications. How to pitch a Jamstack website to your clients 2022-02-02T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-to-pitch-a-jamstack-website-to-clients/ Learn how to convince your Jamstack website clients that static sites are the way of the future? The ‘Reinvention’ era' 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ssg-history-3-reinvention/ The third part of an ongoing series: the reinvention period sees a flurry of static site generators challenging some of Jekyll's underlying foundations. The ‘After Jekyll’ era 2022-01-25T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ssg-history-2-after-jekyll/ The 'After Jekyll' Era: part 2 of a series exploring the innovative history of static site generators. The ‘Before Jekyll’ era 2022-01-14T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ssg-history-1-before-jekyll/ The 'Before Jekyll' Era: part 1 of a series exploring the innovative history of static site generators. Component editing with Editor Panels 2021-12-13T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/component-editing-with-editor-panels/ Content editors can now access a draggable Editor Panel directly next to their styled content on the page, streamlining the editing workflow. How Ruby on Rails uses Jekyll to build their marketing site 2021-11-29T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/showcase-ruby-on-rails/ In this showcase, we'll deconstruct the Ruby on Rail's marketing website, which is built on static site generator Jekyll, to see what makes it tick. Updated input configuration for your workflows 2021-11-25T23:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/updated-input-configuration-for-your-workflows/ We’ve created a consolidated inputs key to streamline your development workflows. Expansive developer documentation with Hugo 2021-11-22T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/showcase-linode/ Linode is a popular cloud infrastructure platform who run their documentation site on static site generator, Hugo. How the Jekyll SEO plugin helps you optimize your site 2021-11-15T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/showcase-jekyll-seo-plugin/ In this showcase, we're diving into what the jekyll-seo-tag plugin does and how it works. Sparking joy: CloudCannon UI improvements 2021-11-11T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/ui-improvements-2021/ Grab a sneak peek of the UI improvements we've been working on, and get ready for a slick new CloudCannon. Comparing a Jekyll and Hugo template 2021-11-08T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/showcase-hyde---jekyll-vs-hugo/ For this showcase, I thought it would be interesting to compare the implementations of a template with both Jekyll and Hugo versions. How the Jekyll Feed plugin generates your Atom feed 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/showcase-how-the-jekyll-feed-plugin-generates-your-atom-feed/ In this showcase, we're taking a peek behind the curtain to see how the Jekyll Feed plugin works. Deconstruction: How Digital.gov uses Hugo to power their community site 2021-10-25T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/showcase-digital-gov/ To keep the government community informed, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has created a Hugo site, digital.gov. Top 10 Headless Commerce Tools to Build an eCommerce Storefront 2021-10-14T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/headless-commerce-tools/ Here are the top 10 best headless commerce tools to build an eCommerce digital storefront. Deconstruction: How Bootstrap powers their documentation site with Hugo 2021-10-11T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/showcase-bootstrap/ Let's dive in and deconstruct the Bootstrap documentation. Deconstruction: How Bitcoin.org uses Jekyll to power their marketing site 2021-10-11T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/showcase-bitcoin-org/ Learn how the Bitcoin.org marketing site is built using static site generator, Jekyll. Next.js and SvelteKit support in CloudCannon 2021-10-06T20:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/next-js-and-sveltekit-support-in-cloudcannon/ We’re beyond excited to announce the launch of our support for both Next.js and SvelteKit SSGs. Making a Page Builder with CloudCannon 2021-10-06T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/making-a-page-builder-with-cloudcannon/ Learn how to give content editors the ability to visually build pages, manage, and rearrange content. Introducing Bookshop: component-driven workflow for static websites 2021-10-05T16:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/introducing-bookshop/ Introducing Bookshop: an open-source framework to speed up development and reduce maintenance on static websites by developing components in isolation. Looking for a Forestry alternative? 2021-09-13T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/looking-for-a-forestry-alternative/ Have you been looking for an alternative to Forestry for your Jekyll, Hugo, and Eleventy static sites? Choosing a static site generator with zero experience 2021-09-01T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/choosing-a-static-site-generator-with-zero-experience/ Choosing a static site generator that will work for you, without all that pesky 'developer knowledge'. Getting Hugo support out of beta 2021-08-31T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/getting-hugo-support-out-of-beta/ CloudCannon support for Hugo is leaving beta. It’s an important milestone, and this is how we got there. On Git, with zero experience 2021-08-25T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/on-git-with-zero-experience/ Git = gud, being a digression in which we kill our darlings (with exquisite version control). How I created my first static website, with zero experience (1/∞) 2021-08-16T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-i-created-my-first-static-website-with-zero-experience-1/ Or; A Jamstack Beginner’s Illustrated Primer. A beginner's guide to creating static sites. Part 1 of the series. Eleventy (11ty) vs. Jekyll 2021-08-10T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/eleventy-11ty-vs-jekyll/ Comparing Jekyll and Eleventy (11ty), two CloudCannon compatible SSGs ideal for marketing sites, documentation, and blogs. Eleventy (11ty) Support in CloudCannon 2021-08-02T17:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/eleventy-11ty-support-in-cloudcannon/ Eleventy support in CloudCannon means 11ty developers from all skill levels can enjoy the user friendly all-in-one platform for Jamstack projects. Improving the headless CMS 2021-07-15T18:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/improving-the-headless-cms/ Headless CMSs like CloudCannon are enticing developers away from top-heavy and resource-intensive CMSs like WordPress. Upgrading our build flow for Jamstack 2021-06-22T12:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/upgrading-our-build-flow-for-jamstack/ These upgrades focus on how you first configure your site, including a progress bar, a terminal with live code, and a flexible interface for more SSGs. Switching from WordPress to Hugo 2021-06-21T20:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/switching-from-wordpress-to-hugo/ WordPress has taken over the internet, but sometimes it's not the right tool for the job, consider switching to Hugo. Why you should use Hugo for your Marketing Site in 2021 2021-06-13T15:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/why-you-should-use-hugo-for-your-marketing-site-in-2021/ Hugo is an open-source Static Site Generator (SSG) that allows developers to build fast HTML websites. Hugo is the ideal SSG for building marketing sites for many reasons. The case for Distributed Persistent Rendering 2021-05-17T12:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/the-case-for-distributed-persistent-rendering/ Let’s explore what Distributed Persistent Rendering (DPR) means for the future of Jamstack. Outside the Valley 2021-03-25T23:37:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/outside-the-valley/ We are honored to be included in Outside the Valley, a documentary featuring startups who are making an impact on the world in lesser-known ecosystems. Dropping support for Dropbox 2021-03-09T19:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/dropping-support-for-dropbox/ We're removing support for syncing your site files with Dropbox. Our article explains why we chose to do this and what it means for you. Jekyll vs. Hugo - choosing the right tool for the job 2021-03-04T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/jekyll-vs-hugo-choosing-the-right-tool-for-the-job/ Jekyll and Hugo are great static site generators for creating lean Jamstack content. To help you make the right choice, we look at how they compare. Hugo Support in CloudCannon 2021-03-02T20:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/hugo-support-in-cloudcannon/ Today we’re delighted to announce the public beta of Hugo support in CloudCannon. Git-based CMS or API-first CMS - main differences and benefits 2021-02-17T02:36:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/git-based-cms-or-api-first-cms-main-differences-and-benefits/ Git-based and API-first CMSs solve many content management problems, but what are the main differences and benefits of these two types of systems? CloudCannon App Scheduled maintenance 2020-11-23T04:06:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannon-app-scheduled-maintenance/ Prepare for CloudCannon's scheduled maintenance. Bundling JavaScript for Jekyll 2020-11-12T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/bundling-javascript-for-jekyll/ A simple technique for bundling JavaScript is to use Jekyll includes. We take a look at how you can do this and talk you through the approach. COVID-19 - We're here to help 2020-04-15T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/covid-19-we-re-here-to-help/ Access discounted CloudCannon subscriptions for 2 months. How we are reacting to COVID-19 2020-03-18T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-we-are-reacting-to-covid-19/ CloudCannon's pandemic response. Make your websites faster with CloudCannon 2019-11-19T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/make-your-websites-faster-with-cloudcannon/ Learn how you can improve the speed of your static websites with CloudCannon. Introducing Subpaths 2019-09-30T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/introducing-subpaths/ Learn how to separate different sections of your website using subdomains. What's new in Jekyll 4 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/what-s-new-in-jekyll-4/ An update of changes to Jekyll. GitLab syncing support 2019-07-29T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/gitlab-syncing-support/ Learn about CloudCannon's full GitLab integration. Jekyll themes with GitHub 2019-07-10T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/jekyll-themes-with-github/ Learn how to host your Jekyll theme on GitHub. Private Jekyll themes with Gemfury 2019-06-13T00:48:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/private-jekyll-themes-with-gemfury/ Use a private Jekyll theme to eliminate the need to duplicate content, layouts, includes and assets across multiple sites. Managing complex content with Array Structures 2019-05-22T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/managing-complex-content-with-array-structures/ Learn how to create pages using multiple predefined elements and a rigid structure with array structures. Bringing Git Workflows to Editors 2019-05-08T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/bringing-git-workflows-to-editors/ Learn about how CloudCannon's new features bring advanced publishing workflows to non-technical editors. Maintenance Debrief 2018-11-15T00:57:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/maintenance-debrief/ Outcomes of CloudCannon's scheduled maintenance. Scheduled Maintenance 2018-11-13T01:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/scheduled-maintenance/ Get ready for CloudCannon's scheduled maintenance. Editor Link Modals 2018-07-18T01:06:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/editor-link-modals/ Learn how to integrate front matter into your editing experience to structure content and metadata. Free Automatic SSL 2018-07-02T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/free-automatic-ssl/ Learn about free automatic SSL certificates on all CloudCannon-connected domains. Using Jekyll plugins on GitHub Pages 2018-05-09T01:10:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/using-jekyll-plugins-on-github-pages/ Learn how to use custom Jekyll plugins on GitHub Pages with CloudCannon. Jekyll for Freelancers 2018-02-07T14:15:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/jekyll-for-freelancers/ Learn about the advantages of building static websites with Jekyll and CloudCannon. Custom Editor Styles 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/custom-editor-styles/ Learn about CloudCannon's extended editing interface configurations for custom styles, alignment, and structure. Speed up your Jekyll builds 2017-12-08T01:20:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/speed-up-your-jekyll-builds/ Learn how to identify bottlenecks in your Jekyll build and get tips on how to address them. Build Outputs and Toolbar Options 2017-12-07T01:26:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/build-outputs-and-toolbar-options/ Learn about improved editing and syncing in CloudCannon, with new build deploys and toolbar options. Publishing Workflows for Jekyll Editors 2017-11-29T14:30:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/publishing-workflows-for-jekyll-editors/ Learn about two-way Git syncing and staging environments in CloudCannon. App Redesign and Custom Organisation Branding 2017-11-22T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/app-redesign-and-custom-organisation-branding/ A list of the most notable changes released with the CloudCannon rebrand. New CloudCannon Brand 2017-10-25T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/new-cloudcannon-brand/ Find out more about the CloudCannon rebrand. Three New Jekyll Templates 2017-03-28T01:42:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/three-new-jekyll-templates/ Check out our three new Jekyll templates, pre-optimized for editing in CloudCannon. 7 Free Jekyll Templates 2016-12-06T01:49:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/7-free-jekyll-templates/ A guide for Jekyll freelancers to get the most out of CloudCannon with templates. Officially Out of Jekyll Beta 2016-08-31T02:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/officially-out-of-jekyll-beta/ Find out what full Jekyll support means for you. New and Improved Front Matter Interfaces 2016-08-09T02:07:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/new-and-improved-front-matter-interfaces/ Learn about CloudCannon's new front matter interfaces. Plugins and SSL Private Beta 2016-05-17T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/plugins-and-ssl-private-beta/ Inline editing of Markdown pages 2016-04-11T02:13:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/inline-editing-of-markdown-pages/ Learn about inline editing of Markdown files in the CloudCannon Visual Editor. Deploy Jekyll sites anywhere using jekyll-hook 2016-01-26T02:22:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/deploy-jekyll-sites-anywhere-using-jekyll-hook/ Learn how to use Jekyll hooks to automatically deploy changes from GitHub or CloudCannon directly to your server. Output Drafts and Collection Defaults 2015-12-18T10:02:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/output-drafts-and-collection-defaults/ Learn about output draft posts and collection defaults for your static site. Site Status and New User Flow 2015-12-10T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/site-status-and-new-user-flow/ Learn about the new site status section and the new user flow in CloudCannon. Drupal vs Jekyll + CloudCannon 2015-09-24T12:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/drupal-vs-jekyll-cloudcannon/ Compare a Drupal tech stack to a modern Jekyll + CloudCannon tech stack. Who's using Jekyll? 2015-06-12T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/who-s-using-jekyll/ Learn why large organizations are adopting Jekyll. Running a kickass online conference with 400 attendees for $50 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/running-a-kickass-online-conference-with-400-attendees-for-50/ The lessons we learned from running JekyllConf, a free online conference for all things Jekyll. CloudCannon Jekyll support now in public beta 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/cloudcannon-jekyll-support-now-in-public-beta/ Find out about the new Jekyll features on CloudCannon. How to create a super simple Christmas landing page 2014-12-23T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-to-create-a-super-simple-christmas-landing-page/ Learn how to build a simple Christmas themed landing page. How to create a browser window with just CSS and HTML 2014-12-21T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-to-create-a-browser-window-with-just-css-and-html/ Learn how to use CSS to recreate a simplified window frame. How to create an animated pickup in CSS and HTML 2014-12-19T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-to-create-an-animated-pickup-in-css-and-html/ Learn how to create an animated image in HTML and CSS. Docker in CloudCannon 2014-12-17T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/docker-in-cloudcannon/ Learn how to manage environments using Docker. The ultimate list of services for static websites 2014-12-12T13:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/the-ultimate-list-of-services-for-static-websites/ Find out how you can extend the functionality of your static websites using third-party apps and services. Have SSL on your CloudCannon website for free 2014-12-09T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/have-ssl-on-your-cloudcannon-website-for-free/ Learn how to add SSL to your CloudCannon website in under 5 minutes. Google's transforming material icons in HTML and CSS 2014-12-05T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/google-s-transforming-material-icons-in-html-and-css/ Deconstructing Google's Material Design in HTML and CSS. Controlling video playback with the mouse 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/controlling-video-playback-with-the-mouse/ Learn how to control video playback with the mouse on your static website. Why every freelancer should solo travel around Thailand 2014-11-25T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/why-every-freelancer-should-solo-travel-around-thailand/ The benefits of solo travel for personal development. How Pixelapse image blurring works 2014-11-19T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-pixelapse-image-blurring-works/ Deconstructing Pixelapse image blurring into an HTML clone. 3 ways to improve your web design skills 2014-11-17T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/3-ways-to-improve-your-web-design-skills/ Get advice from a freelance web developer about how you can improve your frontend web design skills. How the Facebook content placeholder works 2014-11-15T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/how-the-facebook-content-placeholder-works/ Let's break down the Facebook content placeholder step by step, so that we can understand how it works. Turn ANY template or theme into a CMS 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/turn-any-template-or-theme-into-a-cms/ Learn how to bring a template to CloudCannon AND make it editable in less than 4 minutes. 8th August Feature Release 2014-08-08T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/8th-august-feature-release/ A recap of new features and changes in CloudCannon. Build e-commerce sites on CloudCannon with Snipcart 2014-07-30T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/build-e-commerce-sites-on-cloudcannon-with-snipcart/ Learn how to build an e-commerce website with CloudCannon and Snipcart. Jekyll private beta and July Update 2014-07-25T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/jekyll-private-beta-and-july-update/ Use Jekyll for your next CloudCannon website. Using CloudCannon with JavaScript 2014-04-18T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/using-cloudcannon-with-javascript/ Learn how to use JavaScript with CloudCannon. Form Submissions and Redirects 2013-10-21T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/form-submissions-and-redirects/ Learn about CloudCannon's new form submission and redirect features. Audio and Video Support 2013-09-17T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/audio-and-video-support/ Support audio and video on your CloudCannon website. International Domain Names 2013-09-14T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/international-domain-names/ Learn about international domain names for CloudCannon websites. Brand New Editor 2013-09-01T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/brand-new-editor/ Learn about the new CloudCannon editing interface, which makes content management accessible to non-technical editors. Powerful Templates 2013-08-21T00:00:00Z https://cloudcannon.com/blog/powerful-templates/ Learn about the brand new templating feature in CloudCannon.