Getting Started with This Blog Template

Learn how to use this modern blog template built with Next.js, MDX, and Tailwind CSS

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Blog Template
1/15/2024
2 min read

Welcome to Your New Blog!

This is a sample blog post to demonstrate the features of this blog template. This template is built with modern web technologies and includes everything you need to create a professional blog.

Features

Here are some of the key features included in this template:

  • Next.js App Router - Latest Next.js with App Router for optimal performance
  • MDX Support - Write content in Markdown with React components
  • Tailwind CSS 4 - Modern styling with the latest Tailwind CSS
  • shadcn/ui - Beautiful, accessible components
  • SEO Optimized - Built-in meta tags and Open Graph support
  • Reading Time - Automatic reading time calculation
  • Tags & Categories - Organize your content
  • Responsive Design - Looks great on all devices

Getting Started

To get started with this template:

  1. Clone the repository

    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/blog-template
    cd blog-template
    
  2. Install dependencies

    npm install
    
  3. Start the development server

    npm run dev
    
  4. Customize the configuration Edit the src/lib/site.config.ts file to customize your blog settings.

Writing Posts

Create new blog posts in the content/posts directory. Each post should be a .mdx file with frontmatter:

---
title: "Your Post Title"
description: "A brief description of your post"
date: "2024-01-15"
author: "Your Name"
tags: ["tag1", "tag2"]
categories: ["category1"]
featured: false
image: "/images/your-image.jpg"
---

Your content here...

Customization

You can customize the blog's appearance by editing the src/lib/site.config.ts file. This includes:

  • Colors - Primary, secondary, and accent colors
  • Typography - Font families and sizes
  • Layout - Spacing and sizing
  • Content - Blog settings and SEO

Deployment

This template is ready to deploy to platforms like:

  • Vercel (recommended for Next.js)
  • Netlify
  • GitHub Pages
  • Any static hosting service

Simply push your code to a Git repository and connect it to your hosting platform.


Happy blogging! 🚀