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Life & fun · June 21, 2012

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My static blog/site generator: "Shithead"

My static blog/site generator: "Shithead" launched on June 21, 2012 with 13 votes, #103 of 409 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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Shithead is a static blog and site generator that has been available since 2012. It allows users to create and publish websites and blogs without relying on dynamic server processing. The tool is designed for anyone looking to build a simple, fast website by generating static HTML files. It stands out as a long-established option in the static site generator category, offering a straightforward approach to web publishing.

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