Hosting your site’s documentation from an existing repository
This guide explains how to host your documentation site using the Just the Docs Jekyll theme in an existing repository.
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2026
Updating the License and Attribution of a GitHub Repository
This short guide explains practical steps to update a repository created from a template so you stay respectful of the original authors and compliant with th...
Copying a GitHub Repository
This post explains how to create an independent copy of a GitHub repository with no connection to the original repository.
2025
Adding Link Previews to your Jekyll Site
This post explains how to add link previews to your Jekyll site using a Jekyll plugin.
Building a Portfolio
The last thing I want to do to replace my legacy site is to add the Portfolio section to my site.
Overriding the default footer
The next thing I want to do today is removing the Powered By Jekyll & Minimal Mistakes. from the page footer.
Updating the Home Page with Splash Layout
After a morning of exploring different configurations of header images and overlays I realized that all I needed to do was to use the splash layout 😂.
Using a Header Overlay
After testing the default behavior of the Minimal Mistakes plugin with header images I decided to try with Overlay images.
Adding a Header Image to the Site
Today we will try to add a header to our site using the Minimal Mistakes theme.
Getting Started with Minimal Mistakes
This is a quick start guide to help you get up and running with the Minimal Mistakes theme.