Getting Started with Single-Language Sites

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! 🚀