Freelancer Jekyll is a free, open-source Jekyll build of the Freelancer portfolio theme by Start Bootstrap, built on Bootstrap 4, that generates a static personal portfolio website.
What is Freelancer Jekyll?
Freelancer Jekyll is a Jekyll template that converts the Start Bootstrap Freelancer theme into a static-site generator layout. It takes Jekyll content files and produces a static portfolio site styled with Bootstrap 4, so it needs no server-side database or application framework. The project is maintained by David Miller under Blackrock Digital, and the source code is released under the MIT license.
Key Features
- Jekyll-based — Built for Jekyll, so you can run it locally with a simple Jekyll build command and host it on any static web host, including GitHub Pages.
- Bootstrap 4 styling — Uses the Bootstrap 4 CSS framework for a responsive grid and prebuilt UI components.
- Portfolio-focused design — The Freelancer theme is designed to showcase a freelancer's work and services with a polished single-page layout.
- Open-source license — Released under the MIT license, allowing free use, modification, and commercial deployment.
- Multiple setup options — You can download the latest release from the Start Bootstrap overview page, clone the GitHub repository, or fork the repository to customize it.
- Active issue tracking — Bugs and feature requests are handled via the GitHub Issues page linked from the repository.
Who is it for?
- Freelancers — Use it to publish a portfolio that presents your services, skills, and recent projects in a professional format.
- Web developers — Use the codebase as a learning example for combining Jekyll with Bootstrap 4, or as a starter template for client sites.
- Agencies and small businesses — Quickly assemble a static company site with a project showcase, without building the front-end from scratch.
What can you do with Freelancer Jekyll?
- Host on GitHub Pages — Because this is a Jekyll site, you can push the repository to GitHub and enable Pages to get a live, free-hosted portfolio.
- Customize content and layout — Edit Jekyll's data files and page templates to change your name, services, projects, and site structure.
- Create a professional web presence — Deploy the generated static HTML anywhere and get a clean, Bootstrap-styled portfolio without tuning a CMS.
FAQ
Is Freelancer Jekyll free?
Yes. The template is released under the MIT license, so you can download, modify, and use it for free in both personal and commercial projects.
How do I get started?
Choose one of three options: download the latest release from the Start Bootstrap template overview page, clone the repository with git clone https://github.com/BlackrockDigital/startbootstrap-freelancer.git, or fork the repository on GitHub.
Who created and maintains it?
Start Bootstrap was created by David Miller, owner of Blackrock Digital. The GitHub repository includes a link to open issues for bugs or problems with the template.
What technologies does it use?
It uses the Jekyll static-site generator and the Bootstrap 4 CSS framework. The setup requires Ruby and Jekyll to build locally, but the output is plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
