The Kubera Principle
The Book That Will Change the World
Welcome to the first episode of the Chuck Builds A Website series! In this video, I’m laying out the blueprint for creating a professional, cost-effective website for nonprofits and small organizations.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why traditional web hosting solutions often fail nonprofits
Introduction to Ghost CMS and its benefits over WordPress and Squarespace
Overview of essential tools: Docker, Mailgun, MySQL, FormBricks, and N8N
How to set up a Virtual Private Server (VPS) with Hetzner for just €4/month
The importance of Cloudflare for domain management and security
Tips for ensuring long-term website sustainability for your organization
Whether you’re a nonprofit board member, a small business owner, or just curious about modern web development, this series will guide you through building a powerful online presence that’s easy to manage and maintain.
Don’t forget to check out https://www.chuckbuilds.com or the rest of this playlist to follow along as we build a complete, professional website from scratch.
TimeStamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:13 – Background Context
01:06 – Why Pay For a VPS?
01:40 – The Problem With Not Being Intentional
02:02 – Google Workspace for Non-Profits
04:03 – Docker Containers
04:25 – Ghost Blog
05:40 – Mailgun
06:25 – Formbricks
07:12 – N8N
07:48 – Hetzner
08:14 – Caddy
08:45 – Cloudflare
