To create a GitHub pages blog, you’ll need a way to generate the HTML for each blog post or page. While you could hand-code each page, using something like Hugo is much simpler.

Ryan Cordell describes how GitHub pages can make creating a static HTML site in Jekyll much simpler for those unfamiliar with the Ruby programming language.

GitHub Pages is designed to work with a new generation of static site builders, with direct support for the Ruby-based Jekyll, including a set of GitHub-hosted themes.

If your blog or product landing page is using GitHub Pages, it can now be optimized for SEO via the Jekyll plugin.

You don't have to reinvent the Web site to publish some documentation for your project. Take advantage of GitHub Pages to build almost point-and-click doc sites.

Set up a custom domain for your GitHub Pages site using GoDaddy. Follow our simple tutorial to enhance your website’s identity and security.