Why I started using Front Matter CMS to work with my Hugo-based static website and how you can do it, too.

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Managing a Hugo-based blog for the past four years involved a cumbersome workflow with multiple manual steps. After various unsuccessful attempts with different CMS solutions, the author found success with Front Matter CMS—a Visual Studio Code extension. Front Matter simplifies content management with customizable features like the Dashboard, Editor Panel, and snippets. The extension seamlessly integrates with static site generators and allows for script extensions and content type customization, significantly enhancing productivity.

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