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Hugo, jekyll or any static gen? You could host them using zeit, render or netlify
I hugo on S3. With CloudFront it has never cost me more than $1.73.
Even if you go with a static generator, don't forget to harden your droplet and set up automatic system security updates.
When picking a theme, check for maintenance. I've found most to be abandoned, and that can hurt when your website building software updates to a new major version.
Yeah its a non HN answer but that is what the general population uses in 2020 for a personal blog. If your blog gets traction or you want to expand into a full website, then you can think about changing that.