Lightweight Analytics for Jekyll: Why I Chose Hit Kounter Over Google Analytics

Privacy and Speed First As I continue to polish my Jekyll blog on GitHub Pages, I realized I needed one more thing: View Counts. I wanted to know which topics resonate most with my readers, but I had two strict requirements: No Google Analytics: I don't want my site to be blocked or slowed down by heavy tracking scripts (especially considering accessibility in different regions). Minimalist Integration: It should be as "plug-and-play" as Jekyll itself. After searching, I found Hit Kounter. It’s