diff --git a/pages/projects.md b/pages/projects.md
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@@ -10,28 +10,9 @@
 
 # My Projects
 
-Here you'll find a selection of my personal and academic projects, showcasing my skills in backend development, web technologies, and system administration. Each project represents a unique challenge and an opportunity to build robust, efficient, and user-centric solutions.
+This site hosts a collection of ongoing and completed technical work. Each project reflects deliberate design choices aligned with minimalism, control, and clarity.
 
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+express-blog
+Custom static-first blog engine. Built from scratch for predictable rendering, minimal dependencies, and direct content ownership. README | GitHub
 
-### Project Title 1: _e.g., RESTful API for E-commerce_
-
-A robust backend API built for an e-commerce platform, handling user authentication, product management, and order processing.
-
-**Technologies:** Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, JWT, Docker  
-**My Role:** Designed the database schema, developed all API endpoints, implemented authentication middleware, and containerized the application with Docker.
-
-[View Code (GitHub)]([Link to GitHub Repo])
-
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-
-### Project Title 2: _e.g., Custom Content Management System_
-
-A lightweight, custom CMS built from scratch, allowing users to create, edit, and publish dynamic web content.
-
-**Technologies:** PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript  
-**My Role:** Developed the MVC architecture, implemented CRUD operations for content, and designed a responsive user interface.
-
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-
-Stay tuned for more projects as I continue to build and explore new technologies!
+Additional projects will be listed here as they are finalized.
diff --git a/sitemap.json b/sitemap.json
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--- a/sitemap.json
+++ b/sitemap.json
@@ -7,7 +7,12 @@
     "label": "Blog",
     "children": [
       { "loc": "/blog", "label": "Blog Index" },
-      { "loc": "#", "label": "Blog Post" },
+      {
+        "label": "Blog Posts",
+        "children": [
+          { "loc": "#inject:blog-posts", "label": "Blog Post Placeholder" }
+        ]
+      },
       { "loc": "/tags", "label": "Tags / Topics" }
     ]
   },