Building a Personal Website by Hand

Posted on December 26, 2025

A quiet place on the internet.

I decided to build my own website. For a long time, I wanted a place to share my experiences and connect with other people in a more intentional way.

The site is quite simple. It uses only HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This gives me flexibility — I can shape it exactly how I want, in my own style. It’s also a good way to keep learning and practicing the fundamentals.

I chose to publish it on GitHub Pages because it’s free, easy to set up, and integrates well with Git and GitHub. It offers version control, a professional workflow, and visibility within a broader community.

The site itself is straightforward. There’s a navigation bar with the title, menu, and social links. The homepage features a background image with a quote at the center. Other pages follow the same pattern: a header image with the page title, followed by the content. At the bottom, there’s a simple footer. One of the next steps is adding a language switcher.

A place that I own — a quiet space for notes, quotes, and personal projects. This is the first version. It’s finally out in the world, and it will change over time.