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In this article, we'll explore how to deploy a sleek and modern blog using the nextjs-notion-blog-starter. This powerful combination of Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Notion as a CMS offers a seamless way to create and manage your content while leveraging the latest web technologies. We'll walk through the setup process, customization options, and deployment steps to get your blog up and running in no time.

Let's begin by setting up our project:

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npx create-next-app@latest my-notion-blog --use-npm --example https://github.com/samuelkraft/notion-blog-nextjs
cd my-notion-blog
npm install

This command will create a new Next.js project with the notion-blog-nextjs template and install all necessary dependencies.

Before we can connect our blog to Notion, we need to set up a Notion database to store our blog posts. Here's a quick visual guide:

Now that we have our Notion database set up, let's connect it to our Next.js application:

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// In your .env.local file
NOTION_API_KEY=your_notion_api_key_here
NOTION_DATABASE_ID=your_database_id_here

Make sure to replace the placeholders with your actual Notion API key and database ID.

The nextjs-notion-blog-starter comes with a clean, minimalist design out of the box. However, you can easily customize it to match your personal style or brand. Here are some areas you might want to focus on:

Once you're happy with your blog's setup and design, it's time to deploy! One of the easiest ways to deploy a Next.js application is through Vercel:

By leveraging the power of Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Notion, you've created a modern, efficient, and easy-to-manage blog. The nextjs-notion-blog-starter provides a solid foundation that you can build upon and customize to your heart's content. Happy blogging!