Blog Platform
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A full-featured blogging platform with markdown support.
I've always wanted a place where I could write and share my thoughts on tech, showcase tutorials, and document my learning. Instead of using an existing CMS or platform, I decided to build my own: a fully custom blog platform using Next.js, MDX, and a modern React stack.
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🧠 Why Build a Custom Blog?
Sure, platforms like Medium or Hashnode exist. But they come with limitations — both in terms of customization and ownership. I wanted:
- 🖋️ Markdown-based writing (MDX for flexibility)
- 🧱 Full control over layout, SEO, styling, and content
- ⚡ Lightning-fast static performance
- 💌 A working contact form to connect with readers
✨ Key Features
- 📝 Write posts in .mdx files with frontmatter metadata
- 🎨 Clean and responsive custom design
- 📁 Posts are statically generated for fast performance
- 🔍 SEO-optimized with title, description, and slug-based routing
- 🔗 Tag support for organizing posts (optional)
- 💬 Contact form with form validation and EmailJS integration
- 🧼 Clean codebase using modern React and hooks
🔮 What’s Next?
Here are some features I’m planning to add:
- 🌓 Dark mode toggle
- 🏷️ Filter blog posts by tag
- 🗂️ Archive by month/year
- 📈 Analytics