Overview

Jekyll Starter is a robust bootstrap project designed for those looking to establish a blog site quickly using the Jekyll framework. Built upon Lanyon, a variant of Poole, this starter kit not only offers a clean and minimal aesthetic but also comes equipped with essential tools that streamline the blogging experience. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned coder, Jekyll Starter simplifies the process of launching a blog with its several integrated features.

This project serves as a solid foundation for personal websites, such as anandmanisankar.com. With various functionalities baked in, users can effortlessly enhance their blogs with analytics, social sharing, and customized design elements, allowing for a personalized and engaging platform.

Features

• Disqus Comments: Engage your audience through integrated comments using Disqus, fostering interaction on your posts.
• Google Analytics Integration: Track your website’s performance seamlessly with built-in integration for Google Analytics.
• Page View Counter: Keep tabs on how many visitors your blog receives with an intuitive page view counter.
• Social Sharing Options: Utilize AddThis to enable easy sharing of your posts across various social media platforms.
• Customizable Sidebar: Personalize your sidebar and about page with a profile picture, adding a personal touch to your blog.
• Tag Visualization: Organize your content better with tag visualization for each post, enhancing discoverability.
• Archive by Tags: Easily navigate older posts through an organized tagging system, making it user-friendly for visitors.
• Grunt-Based Build: Leverage Grunt for CSS merging and minification, ensuring a fast-loading site without sacrificing style.