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SpaacedOut

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A Jekyll theme for JasonGaylord.com

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Overview

SpaacedOut is a responsive GitHub Pages and Jekyll theme that combines elements from the 2019 version of JasonGaylord.com, the Haacked theme, and the plainwhite theme. It offers several features such as post excerpts on the home page, Google Analytics tracking, post archival by year, social media icons in the site header, Disqus comment support, dynamic menu support, automatic line numbering and language indicator for syntax highlighting, and a Git link for editing.

Features

  • Post Excerpts on the Home Page: Display a preview of each post on the home page.
  • Google Analytics tracking: Track website traffic and visitor behavior.
  • Post Archival by Year: Organize posts by year for easy navigation.
  • Social Media Icons in the Site Header: Add links to your social media platforms.
  • Disqus comment support: Allow users to comment on your posts using Disqus.
  • Dynamic menu support: Create custom menus for navigation.
  • Automatic Line Numbering and Language Indicator for Syntax Highlighting: Enhance code snippets with line numbering and language indicators.
  • Git link for editing: Provide a link for users to edit the theme via Git.

Abbreviated Installation

  1. Copy all settings from the SpaacedOut _config.yml file and replace the values in your own _config.yml file.
  2. Modify the values in the copied settings to reflect your site.
  3. If you don't require further customization, check in your changes and view the site on GitHub Pages.

Custom Installation

For more in-depth customization of the SpaacedOut theme, follow these steps:

  1. Review the basic overview provided in the home.html file to understand and customize the default layout.
  2. Use the <!--more--> comment in your posts to show only the content above the comment as an excerpt on the homepage and in post archives.
  3. Modify the configuration elements in the _config.yml file to add content and customize the common areas of the site.

For detailed explanations of each configuration area, refer to the comments in the _config.yml file.

Summary

SpaacedOut is a versatile Jekyll theme that offers a range of features for creating a responsive and customizable website. Whether you prefer a quick installation or want to delve into customizing the theme, SpaacedOut provides an easy-to-use platform for building your online presence.