TL;DR: Building my own corner of the internet using Quartz and Obsidian. Own your content, own your platform.
Building a personal corner of the internet using Quartz and Obsidian.
Goals
- Set up Quartz
- Configure iA Writer theme
- Create initial content structure
- Add custom domain
- Set up analytics
- Create about page
Why a Personal Website?
As explored in On Digital Minimalism, owning your content matters:
"Build your own house on the internet"
Social media platforms come and go. Your website is forever.
Tech Stack
| Component | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Notes | Obsidian | Local-first, Markdown |
| Generator | Quartz | Beautiful, fast |
| Hosting | GitHub Pages | Free, reliable |
| Domain | TBD | Professional presence |
Content Strategy
Following PARA structure:
content/
├── guides/ # Tutorials (Resources)
├── notes/ # Atomic ideas (Resources)
├── projects/ # Active work (Projects)
└── thoughts/ # Essays (Resources)
Design Decisions
Typography
Using IBM Plex family for an iA Writer feel:
- Serif for body text - readable, literary
- Sans for headings - clean, modern
- Mono for code - consistent
Colors
Minimal palette inspired by iA Writer:
- White/dark backgrounds
- Blue accents for links
- Subtle highlights
Learnings
Building this site taught me about:
- PKM systems - How to organize ideas
- Linking - Connection over categorization
- Publishing workflows - From notes to website
Next Steps
- Write more evergreen notes
- Connect to other projects
- Share publicly and gather feedback