Bootblog

Bootblog is a minimal, responsive Jekyll blog theme powered by Bootstrap, created by sharadcodes. It provides a complete static blog with built-in portfolio, about, and custom 404 pages, ready to be cloned and configured through a single _config.yml file.

What is Bootblog?

Bootblog is a Jekyll blog theme that uses Bootstrap for styling. It takes Jekyll site content — posts written in Markdown, configuration in _config.yml, and files placed in the appropriate Jekyll directories — and renders a static blog with a home page, blog index, post pages, a portfolio page, an about page, and a custom 404 error page. The theme is created by sharadcodes and distributed via a public GitHub repository at https://github.com/sharadcodes/bootblog.

Key Features

• Bootstrap styling — The entire layout is built on Bootstrap, so the grid, forms, navigation, and utilities behave consistently and are responsive by default.
• Responsive design — Screenshots in the repository show the blog index, post pages, and navigation rendering cleanly on a mobile viewport, confirming that the theme adapts to small screens.
• Portfolio layout — A dedicated portfolio page is included, letting you showcase projects or work samples alongside your blog.
• About page — An about page layout is part of the theme, ready for a personal bio or site description.
• Custom 404 page — The repository includes a screenshot of a custom 404 error page, so missing URLs display a branded page instead of a browser default.
• Two-level navigation menu — The navbar supports dropdown menus that go two levels deep, useful for grouping blog categories or subpages.
• Jekyll-native workflow — Content is written in Markdown and rendered to static HTML by Jekyll; there is no database or server-side processing, so the site is fast and can be hosted anywhere.

Who is it for?

• Jekyll developers — They can clone the repo, run jekyll serve, and have a working blog in seconds, then customize the layout files and _config.yml to fit their needs.
• Bloggers seeking a Bootstrap-based theme — They get a clean, mobile-friendly design without having to write custom HTML and CSS for every component.
• Portfolio site owners — The included portfolio and about pages make it easy to present work samples and a bio next to blog posts.

What can you do with Bootblog?

• Launch a blog quickly — Clone the repository, edit _config.yml to set your site title and description, add Markdown posts to the _posts folder, and run jekyll serve.
• Create a portfolio page — Use the built-in portfolio layout to list projects, and link to it from the navigation menu.
• Organize content with dropdowns — The two-level navbar menu lets you group related pages or blog categories without writing JavaScript.
• Show a branded 404 page — The custom 404 layout gives visitors a styled error page, which can be edited to match your branding.

How does Bootblog work?

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/sharadcodes/bootblog.git
2. Enter the folder: cd bootblog
3. Start the Jekyll server: jekyll serve
4. Open the localhost address that Jekyll prints in the terminal (typically http://localhost:4000).
5. Edit _config.yml to change site-wide settings like the site name, description, and navigation links.

FAQ

How do I install Bootblog?

Clone the GitHub repository, enter the folder, and run jekyll serve. The theme documentation lists these steps and notes that you should edit _config.yml after installation.

Is Bootblog responsive?

Yes — the repository screenshots include separate mobile views of the blog page and a post example, and the theme uses Bootstrap, which is responsive by design.

Does Bootblog include a portfolio page?

Yes, a portfolio layout is included, and a screenshot of it appears in the repository's preview images alongside the home, blog, post, about, and 404 pages.

Can I change the colors and layout?

Yes, since it is a Jekyll theme, you can modify the HTML in the layout files and the styles — Bootstrap's variables can be overridden if you include a custom stylesheet.

Where can I see a live demo?

The GitHub repository links to a demo at https://www.sharad.cf/bootblog.