diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
index 79cc9f8..72382a8 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
@@ -27,11 +27,15 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Build Hugo Site
         run: |
-          # Build directly in the workspace, then copy to the mounted volume
+          # Create the target directory if it doesn't exist
+          mkdir -p /data/hugo/public
+          
+          # Build directly in the workspace
           hugo --minify
           
           # Copy the generated files to the mounted volume
           cp -r public/* /data/hugo/public/
           
-          # Verify the copy was successful
+          # Verify the copy was successful and show permissions
+          ls -la /data/hugo/
           ls -la /data/hugo/public/