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+## dataarchivist.net
+
+### Setup
+
+Install [Hugo](https://github.com/gohugoio/hugo)
+
+### Creating a post
+
+```bash
+hugo new posts/<TITLE>.md
+```
+
+### Local server
+```bash
+hugo server -D
+```
+
+The `-D` option will display posts flagged as drafts.