Overview

Creating a personal blog has never been easier, especially with the Jekyll Minimal Mistakes setup. This modified version simplifies the blogging process, allowing users to design their site with minimal hassle. By leveraging Markdown over traditional HTML, it makes content creation straightforward and user-friendly. The integration with GitHub for hosting is another bonus, providing a seamless way to get your blog online.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this approach combines technical flexibility with an accessible workflow. You’ll find that customizing your blog is as simple as editing a few files and pushing your changes to GitHub, enabling you to focus on creating outstanding content.

Features

• Easy Markdown Editing: Utilize Markdown for your blog posts, making content creation quick and easy without dealing with complex HTML code.

• GitHub Hosting: Host your personal blog for free by creating a dedicated GitHub repository, allowing for straightforward management and deployment.

• Customizable Configuration: Modify your site’s appearance and functionality through a simple config.yml file where you can update personal details, social links, and analytics.

• Navigation Management: Change the names and links of your navigation tabs with ease using the _data/navigation.yml file to ensure your site is user-friendly.

• Template Structure: Benefit from a structured template that includes designated folders for posts, pages, and assets, making it easy to keep your content organized.

• Built-in Favicon Support: Simple to change your site’s favicon to enhance branding and user recognition with just a few clicks.

• Portfolio Functionality: Automatically showcase your projects with a portfolio feature that pulls content from your posts based on specific categories.

• Comprehensive Cheat Sheet: Access a handy guide for including various content types in Markdown, making your blog setup much smoother.