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+# www.erictaylor.me
+Personal Website for Eric Taylor
+
+This is my personal website built with a simple Pandoc-based static site generator. The site features my blog posts, thoughts, and various projects.
+
+## Technology Stack
+- Built with Pandoc for markdown to HTML conversion
+- Static site generation using bash scripts
+- Custom CSS styling
+- Minimal, fast-loading design
+
+## Site Structure
+- `content/` - All markdown content and static files
+- `content/blog/` - Blog posts
+- `content/files/` - CSS, JavaScript, images, and other assets
+
+## Building the Site
+1. Install pandoc
+2. Run `./convert.sh` to generate the static site
+3. Deploy the generated files to your web host
+
+This site is based on the Monospace Web project by Oskar Wickström, but has been customized and adapted for my personal use.