Solid Jekyll

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A Jekyll port of the Solid theme (by blacktie.co).

Overview

Solid is a Bootstrap theme for Jekyll, which is a static site generator. It is a Jekyll port of the Solid theme by blacktie.co. With Solid, users can create and customize their own website without the need for a local installation of Jekyll. The theme can be easily customized and published on GitHub Pages.

Features

  • Customizable: Most general settings and data like site name, colors, address, etc. can be easily configured and changed in the main config file.
  • Multiple pages: Users can change the content of the Home, About, Portfolio, and Contact pages.
  • Blog post creation: Users can create blog posts by following a specific template and placing the file in the appropriate directory.
  • Project post creation: Users can create project posts to showcase their work in the portfolio section.
  • FAQ section: Users can create question entries that will be listed in the Frequently Asked section on the Home page.
  • Easy publishing: The theme can be published on GitHub Pages by creating a branch called "gh-pages" in the repository. The site will be automatically built and published at http://yourusername.github.io/repositoryname/.

Summary

Solid is a Bootstrap theme for Jekyll that offers users an easy way to create and customize their own websites. It eliminates the need for a local Jekyll installation and can be published on GitHub Pages. With features like customizable settings, multiple pages, blog and project post creation, and easy publishing, Solid provides a comprehensive solution for users looking to build their online presence. The theme is licensed under CC BY 3.0.