> [!tldr] A few different approaches to making Obsidian Vaults readable on the web. [[Obsidian]] is an excellent writing tool. I have 3 different Obsidian Vaults that are published to the web, each using a different method. Each method has implications on how Obsidian Vaults are synced between devices; and each method has a different push-to-web process. | Site | Publishing Tool | Sync Method | | ----------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | ----------- | | [Gillespedia](https://gillespedia.com) | [[Obsidian Publishing]] | iCloud | | [My blog](http://aarongilly.com) | [[Quartz Publishing]] | iCloud | | [Data Journal Guide](https://datajournal.guide) | [[Quartz Publishing]] | Git | ## Methods ### Obsidian Publishing + iCloud For [[My Notes]] I use [[Obsidian Publishing]], the publishing tool integrated directly into obsidian. The **push-to-web process** is built into Obsidian's [[Command Pallet]]. Couldn't be easier. - Pros - Fastest and easiest method - Has no effect on Vault syncing - Cons - $8 / mo (which I happily pay) - Slightly less control over presentation ### Quartz Publishing + iCloud For [my blog](https://aarongilly.com) I use [[Quartz Publishing]] and have completely separated the published Git Repo and the Vault that's published. The **push-to-web process** involves copying the vault folder from its place on my iCloud and pasting it into the Git repo, *then* pushing using [[VS Code]] or a terminal command. - Pros - Can use iCloud for syncing the vault between all my devices - Quartz's better control over presentation - Cons - Push-to-web process is the most tedious. ### Quartz Publishing + Git For [my blog](https://aarongilly.com) I use [[Quartz Publishing]] and have my Obsidian Vault natively living inside the [[Git]] repo. The **push-to-web process** involves using [[VS Code]] or a terminal to run the push command. - Pros - Less tedious publishing process - "*Medium tedium*" - Quartz's better control over presentation - Cons - Syncing vaults between devices now relies on Git pulling, which means it doesn't work on my phone or iPad - Push-to-web process still not as easy as the native [[Obsidian Publishing]] ### Dream Scenario Something that gives me the Obsidian Publish-like integration into the product and no implications on vault synchronization methods WHILE ALSO giving me more control over the presentation and structure of the published website... ideally for free. **** # More ## Source - self