# Source: https://docs.replit.com/getting-started/quickstarts/static-blog-astro.md

# Create a static blog with Astro

> Build and publish a modern static blog using Astro on Replit. Learn how to use Static Deployments for fast, reliable content delivery.

Learn how to create a static blog using Astro's powerful features. This guide shows you how to publish a pre-configured blog template with Replit's static hosting.

## What you'll learn

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  <Card title="Static Sites" icon="globe">
    Build fast, modern static websites
  </Card>

  <Card title="Astro Framework" icon="rocket">
    Use Astro's powerful features
  </Card>

  <Card title="Content Management" icon="newspaper">
    Create and organize blog posts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deployment" icon="cloud">
    Publish with static hosting
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Create your blog

<Steps>
  <Step title="Fork the template">
    Sign in to Replit and fork the [Astro starter kit template](https://replit.com/@replit-matt/Blog-with-Astro?v=1#README). Select **+ Use Template** and follow the prompts to create your Replit App.

    <Tip>
      Review the README file in the template for details about the project structure.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your blog">
    The template includes:

    * Pre-configured blog layout
    * Markdown support
    * Responsive design
    * SEO optimization
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish your site">
    1. Select **Publish** in the workspace header
    2. Choose **Static** deployment
    3. Keep the default publishing values
    4. Select **Publish**

    <Note>
      Static deployments are optimized for content-focused sites like blogs.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Customization options

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  <Card title="Content">
    * Add blog posts - Create new pages - Customize layouts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Styling">
    * Modify themes - Add components - Update typography
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Custom Domain" icon="globe" href="/cloud-services/deployments/custom-domains">
    Add your own domain
  </Card>

  <Card title="Publishing" icon="cloud" href="/cloud-services/deployments/static-deployments">
    Learn about static hosting
  </Card>

  <Card title="Developer Frameworks" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/replit-workspace/templates">
    Explore more developer frameworks
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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<Note>
  Want to learn more about web development? Check out our [web hosting documentation](/category/replit-deployments).
</Note>