Advanced Features in Single-Language Mode

Just because you’re using a single language doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice advanced features! Let’s explore what’s available.

Navigation & Routing

shipyard provides flexible navigation options:

• Clean URLs: /blog, /docs, /about - no language prefixes
• Breadcrumb navigation: Automatically generated
• Sidebar navigation: Perfect for documentation sites
• Tag-based filtering: Organize blog posts effectively

Customization Options

Themes and Styling

• Tailwind CSS: Full utility-first styling
• DaisyUI: Pre-built components
• Custom CSS: Add your own brand styling
• Dark mode: Built-in theme switching

Content Features

• Code highlighting: Syntax highlighting for technical content
• Image optimization: Automatic image processing
• SEO optimization: Meta tags, Open Graph, Twitter Cards
• RSS feeds: Automatic blog feed generation

Performance Benefits

Single-language sites often perform better:

• Smaller bundles: No translation libraries needed
• Faster routing: No locale detection overhead
• Simpler caching: One version of each page
• Better CDN performance: No geo-based routing

Integration Capabilities

shipyard works great with:

• Analytics: Google Analytics, Plausible, etc.
• Comments: Giscus, Disqus integration
• Search: Full-text search capabilities
• Forms: Contact forms, newsletter signups

Deployment Options

Deploy anywhere:

• Vercel: Zero-config deployment
• Netlify: Git-based workflow
• GitHub Pages: Free hosting for open source
• Traditional hosting: Works with any static host

When to Add i18n Later

You might want to add internationalization when:

• Your audience grows globally
• You receive requests in other languages
• Your business expands to new markets
• You have content ready in multiple languages

The migration path is smooth, and you won’t lose any of these advanced features!

Conclusion

Single-language sites with shipyard give you all the power you need while keeping things simple. Start simple, scale when needed! 🎯