Gatsby Blog is a JAMstack blog starter built with Gatsby and Netlify CMS that gives you a deployable blog with Git as the single source of truth. It’s a simple, ready-to-run template that uses Netlify for continuous deployment and CDN distribution, and it ships with a contact form and CMS-driven content editing out of the box.
What is Gatsby Blog?
Gatsby Blog is an open-source starter template for building a blog with Gatsby and Netlify CMS. It takes blog content authored through Netlify CMS and produces a static Gatsby site that Netlify builds and deploys globally via CDN. The template follows the JAMstack architecture: Git repositories serve as the single source of truth, and Netlify handles continuous deployment and content delivery. The repository is maintained by GitHub user yehjxraymond and includes a demo site at static-blog.netlify.app.
Key Features
- Netlify CMS integration — Manage blog posts through Netlify CMS’s web-based editor; content is saved to the Git repository.
- Contact form — A built-in contact form on the site for collecting visitor messages.
- Lightning-fast page load — The static Gatsby output is optimized for speed, with a stated emphasis on quick page loads.
- One-click Deploy to Netlify — Deploy your own copy by clicking the Deploy to Netlify button, which authenticates with GitHub, creates a repository, builds, and deploys the site automatically.
- Favicon generation — Replace the logo in
static/logo.pngand runnpm run generate-faviconto generate all favicon assets. - JAMstack architecture — Uses Git as the source of truth, with Netlify for continuous deployment and CDN distribution.
Who is it for?
- Bloggers who want to publish content without managing a server, using Netlify CMS as their writing interface.
- Developers looking for a minimal Gatsby starter that’s already wired to Netlify CMS and ready to deploy.
- Small teams that want a Git-based publishing workflow where blog content lives in a repository and changes go through commits.
What can you do with Gatsby Blog?
- Publish blog posts: Write and edit content in Netlify CMS and publish it to the static site with a single click.
- Deploy a site quickly: Use the Deploy to Netlify button to create your own repository and live site in a few minutes.
- Collect messages: Use the included contact form to receive inquiries from site visitors.
How does Gatsby Blog work?
Deploying the template starts by clicking the Deploy to Netlify button. You authenticate with GitHub and pick a repository name; Netlify then creates a copy of the files in your GitHub account, builds the site, and deploys it, landing you on the site dashboard when the build finishes. After deployment, you set up Netlify’s Identity service to authorize users to log in to the CMS. The repo also includes a configuration step for generating favicons: replace the logo in static/logo.png and run npm run generate-favicon.
FAQ
How do I deploy this Gatsby blog?
Click the Deploy to Netlify button, authenticate with GitHub, and choose a repository name. Netlify creates a copy of the template in your account, builds it, and deploys the site automatically.
How do I manage blog posts?
Use Netlify CMS, which is integrated into the template. After deploying, set up Netlify Identity to authorize users to log in to the CMS.
Is there an analytics or SEO feature?
No. The repository’s TODO list indicates that analytics and SEO are not yet implemented, so you would need to add those yourself.
