Discover all the technologies powering Init HTML: from custom UIkit-based design and high-speed Vultr hosting, to a carefully selected suite of plugins focused on performance, security, SEO, and a modern admin experience. This is how I build a website that's lightweight, fast, modern, and easy to manage.
LEMP Server Stack
The entire website runs on a LEMP stack architecture (Linux, Nginx, MariaDB, PHP), manually deployed on a Vultr VPS, without using control panels like cPanel or Plesk — saving system resources and maximizing performance.
Vultr
VPS at Vultr is currently a popular choice for Webservers due to its reliable and high-quality performance.
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a free open-source Linux OS, known for its stability and strong security features.
Nginx
Nginx stands out for handling thousands of simultaneous connections with minimal resource usage.
MariaDB
MariaDB is an open-source database management system, a great drop-in replacement for MySQL.
PHP
PHP is a server-side programming language that plays a key role in building websites.
Redis
Redis caches frequently accessed data in RAM, reducing load on the MySQL database.
Everything is monitored and managed using CLI + Cronjob, ensuring tight control without relying on heavy tools.
Framework
The site uses a custom UI rewritten based on the UIkit Framework – a lightweight and flexible interface library, suitable for both desktop and mobile devices.
WordPress
WordPress is a free, open-source CMS (Content Management System) that's easy to manage.
Cloudflare
Cloudflare provides fast, secure DNS management along with many useful features.
UIkit
UIkit is a compact front-end framework used to design responsive website interfaces.
All of this significantly reduces page size, minimizes unnecessary code, and keeps the design modern yet minimalist.
Plugins & Theme
The site runs on WordPress, but has been heavily optimized in a pure “developer-style” approach. No page builder plugins like Elementor or WPBakery are used — instead, the entire interface is hand-coded for performance and long-term stability.
ACF
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) is a WordPress plugin that helps create and manage custom field data.
Antispam Bee
Antispam Bee is a completely free, simple, and effective anti-spam plugin for WordPress.
Prismatic
Prismatic enhances code display in WordPress posts with beautiful syntax highlighting.
Redis Object Cache
Redis Object Cache boosts WordPress performance by caching objects directly in Redis. Fewer database queries, faster loading — your site will feel instant.
Solid Security
A leading WordPress security plugin offering powerful features to protect your website.
The SEO Framework
The SEO Framework is a superb SEO optimization plugin you should consider using.
W3 Total Cache
W3 Total Cache is a free plugin that speeds up WordPress websites using various caching techniques.
Init Live Search
A custom-developed live search plugin for WordPress — fast, lightweight, easy to use, and fully optimized.
Init View Count
A lightweight, precise view counter plugin that supports custom ranges, flexible shortcodes, and full REST API.
Init Embed Posts
Embed posts on any website with a lightweight script. No iframe, no oEmbed — fast, customizable, and styled.
Init Recent Comments
Display the most recent comments anywhere on your site using a simple shortcode.
Init Review System
Lightweight, developer-focused plugin that adds a clean and customizable rating system.
Init User Engine
Lightweight plugin that transforms your WordPress site into a dynamic, gamified user platform.
Init HTML
The Init HTML theme is custom-built, with features designed to support tutorial-style content writing.
All plugins are carefully selected, prioritizing lightweight, secure, no tracking, and long-term support.
Google tools are fully integrated to track, analyze, and optimize the website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is the most powerful web analytics tool for website administrators.
Search Console
Search Console provides insights into how Google crawls, indexes, and delivers your site in search results.
Google AdSense
Google AdSense is a program that allows website owners to earn money by displaying ads.
Web Stories
Google Web Stories is a short-form, visually rich content format using images and video.
XML Sitemap Generator
One of the oldest and most stable sitemap generator plugins for WordPress.
Development Philosophy
Init HTML doesn’t chase plugin quantity or flashy effects. I embrace simplicity, take full control over the codebase, manually optimize everything, and eliminate all unnecessary elements to achieve maximum speed and security.