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Getting Started with Single-Language Sites

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Welcome to our first blog post! This post demonstrates how Shipyard works perfectly with single-language websites.

Why Choose Single-Language?​

Many websites don't need internationalization from day one. Single-language sites offer:

  • Simpler URLs: /blog/post-title instead of /en/blog/post-title
  • Easier content management: No language directories to manage
  • Faster development: Focus on features instead of translations
  • Better SEO: Clean URLs without language prefixes

Key Features​

This blog demonstrates:

  1. Clean routing: Posts are accessible directly at /blog/post-slug
  2. Standard blog features: Categories, tags, dates, and authors
  3. Responsive design: Works great on all devices
  4. Easy migration: Can add i18n later if needed

Getting Started​

To create your own single-language Shipyard site:

// astro.config.mjs
export default defineConfig({
  // No i18n configuration needed!
  integrations: [
    shipyard({
      title: 'Your Site Name',
      tagline: 'Your awesome tagline',
    }),
    shipyardBlog(['blog']),
  ],
})

That's it! No complex internationalization setup required.

What's Next?​

Check out our documentation to learn more about:

  • Setting up your development environment
  • Creating and organizing content
  • Customizing themes and layouts
  • Adding more advanced features

Happy building! 🚀