Creating a Site Repository

When creating your site repository, you have two options depending on your needs:

Option 1. Using the Starter (Recommended)

This approach simplifies upgrades, isolates unnecessary files, and is perfect for users who want to focus on writing with minimal configuration.

1. Sign in to GitHub and navigate to the starter.
2. Click the Use this template button and then select Create a new repository.
3. Name the new repository <username>.github.io, replacing username with your lowercase GitHub username.

Option 2. Forking the Theme

This approach is convenient for modifying features or UI design, but presents challenges during upgrades. So don’t try this unless you are familiar with Jekyll and plan to heavily modify this theme.