# BLOG.NEGATIVE9.NET

When I write, I use markdown, so setting up a simple blog using [wintersmith](http://wintersmith.io/) was a no-brainer.

[Learn More About WinterSmith Here](http://wintersmith.io/)

## Quick-start

First install wintersmith using `npm`:

    $ npm install wintersmith -g

This will install wintersmith globally on your system so that you can access the `wintersmith` command from anywhere. Once that is complete run:

    $ wintersmith new <path>

Where `<path>` is the location you want the site to be generated. This creates a skeleton site with a basic set of templates and some articles, while not strictly needed it's a good starting point.

Now enter the directory and start the preview server:

    $ cd <path>
    $ wintersmith preview

At this point you are ready to start customizing your site. Point your browser to `http://localhost:8080` and start editing templates and articles.

When done run:

    $ wintersmith build

This generates your site and places it in the `build/` directory - all ready to be copied to your web server!

And remember to give the old `--help` a look :-)