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A CMS alternative to Wordpress is Grav CMS. PHP, no database (flat file), very easy to install (unzip into document root). Uses twig templates. Supports plugins.

An alternative to a CMS is a static site generator. Exist many implementations in many different languages, most common is ruby based. Usually supports plugins for common tasks. Is an option if you don’t need dynamic content on your blog. Typically writes markdown files that compiles to html that you upload to site. GitHub has that built in their GitHub pages.




Thanks! I think the markdown angle sounds interesting, will check.




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