This is a sample post demonstrating the basic features of Markdown. Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows you to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format.
Markdown uses # symbols to create headings. One # is the largest heading (H1), and six #s are the smallest (H6).
You can easily make text bold, italic, or strikethrough.
Mermaid.js is a powerful tool that allows you to create diagrams and visualizations using text and code. This theme has built-in support for Mermaid, making it easy to integrate into your posts.
Flowcharts are excellent for illustrating workflows or decision-making processes.
The chart above was generated with this simple Mermaid syntax:
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Adding videos to your articles is a great way to engage your readers and convey messages more effectively. Hugo makes it incredibly simple to embed external content like YouTube videos, thanks to built-in shortcodes.
You don’t need to copy-paste the complex <iframe> code provided by YouTube. Instead, you can use the youtube shortcode. All you need is the video’s ID.
For example, here is a video about web design principles:
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Beyond Hugo’s built-in shortcodes, this theme comes with custom shortcodes that add even more functionality to your site. Let’s explore a couple of them.
optimized-image)While you can use standard Markdown  for images, this theme provides an optimized-image shortcode that can automatically handle WebP conversion and responsive sizing, optimizing your site’s loading speed.
Here’s how to use it:
{{< optimized-image src="images/demo-image.png" alt="A Demo Image" >}}
This ensures your images are fast-loading and served in the best format for every device.
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is crucial for driving organic traffic to your website. Hugo sites are naturally fast, which provides an excellent foundation for SEO, but there are still best practices you should follow to rank well.
For every piece of content you publish, consider the following:
title): Your title should be engaging and include your primary keyword.description): This text appears in search results. Make it compelling.alt tags for your images.A good SEO strategy starts with a solid content plan. You can visualize your process with a Mermaid diagram.
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