If you’ve ever tried setting up a static blog and felt like you needed a degree in Git just to publish a post, you’re not alone.
The idea of writing with Markdown is appealing. Clean formatting, no distractions, full control over your content. But once Git, GitHub, or command-line tools enter the picture, things can quickly get overwhelming, especially if you don’t have a developer background.
At hosted.md, we believe you shouldn’t need Git knowledge to publish a Markdown blog. So we built a platform that puts the writing experience first and keeps the technical stuff out of the way.
Here’s what that looks like in practice.
No Repos. No Commits. Just Write.
With hosted.md, you don’t need to sign up for GitHub or learn what git push means. You can log in, create a post, write in Markdown, and publish when you're ready.
That’s it.
The behind-the-scenes work still happens, but you don’t have to manage it yourself. It just works. Most writers don’t need to think about version control, and now you don’t have to.
Markdown Without the Developer Setup
A lot of static site setups assume you’re comfortable with things like:
- Git repositories
- Static site generators
- Local development environments
- Manual deploy scripts
If that list makes your head spin, we don’t blame you.
hosted.md removes those steps. You don’t need to install anything. You don’t have to use a terminal. There’s no need to clone a repo or build the site yourself.
You just write your content in Markdown. When you hit save, the post goes live.
Front Matter That Doesn’t Get in the Way
Front matter is the part at the top of a Markdown file that stores metadata, such as title, description, and tags. It’s important for search engines and site organization, but the format can be confusing if you're not used to it.
We support front matter, but we don’t force you to write YAML manually. hosted.md provides an interface that lets you set these details without worrying about the syntax.
You still get full control, but it’s handled in a way that feels more familiar if you come from a writing background instead of a technical one.
Markdown First, Not Git First
Most static site tools are built for developers. Git comes first, and Markdown is just one part of a larger system.
We’ve taken a different approach. hosted.md is built around Markdown from the beginning. The writing experience comes first. Git is completely optional.
This is a better fit if:
- You want a personal blog, not a developer portfolio
- You’ve tried static site generators and got stuck
- You want something that feels more like a notes app than a code editor
Want Git? You Still Can
If you're someone who likes Git and prefers full control over your workflow, hosted.md supports that too. You can connect a GitHub repository and publish posts by pushing Markdown files.
But the key difference is that it’s optional. You don’t have to set up Git just to get started. You can start with zero setup and explore deeper integrations later, if and when it makes sense for your needs.
Final Thoughts
Markdown is a great format for blogging. It’s clean, readable, and portable. But too many tools add friction by requiring technical workflows that most writers don’t want.
hosted.md gives you a different path. You get all the benefits of static site publishing without needing to touch Git, install software, or learn developer tools.
Write in Markdown. Publish to the web. No fuss, no config files, and no Git required.