---
title: "Colophon"
description: "A technical overview of the website's infrastructure and tech stack"
doc_version: "1.0"
last_updated: "2026-04-19"
canonical: "https://harperreed.com/colophon/"
---

# Colophon


I always hesitate to document what I use to power my site. Mostly because I constantly hack on it and iterate on the "platform" and any documentation is typically out of date. However, I find this a good "live" document of what is happening _right now_.

I have been hacking on my personal website since 1994 (Geocities RPRZNT). It has gone through many iterations, locations and technologies. From 1994's **html and cgi** scripts to **php and mysql** and then back to **static html (powered by an API)**, and now to **purely static html**. It has been quite a tour through web technology. The irony of starting with mostly static HTML and returning after twenty years back to static HTML isn't lost on me.

I often use my website as a way to test new technology. With this in mind, I am constantly making things "_better_."

## Frontend

- **Hugo** — static site generator
- **Tailwind CSS** — utility-first CSS framework with the Typography plugin for prose styling
- **DM Sans** — primary typeface
- **Sora** — display typeface

## Backend

- none

## Hosting

- **Netlify** — static hosting with form handling and redirects

## Analytics

I am using [tinylytics](https://tinylytics.app/) to track various bits and hits for this site. It is pretty good and does exactly what I need it to do. You can see the results [here](https://tinylytics.app/public/QAngxKkyGx7aYYsy5Zcg).

This site has received {{< colophon/ta_hits >}} hits from the following countries: {{< colophon/ta_countries >}}.

Uptime: {{< colophon/ta_uptime >}}

## Change log

{{< colophon/changelog >}}


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- [Colophon](https://harperreed.com/colophon/)
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