Deployment

Once you’ve set up your Jekyll Garden site, here’s how to publish it online.

GitHub Pages (Free)

GitHub Pages is the easiest way to get started:

1. Upload your files to a GitHub repository
2. Enable GitHub Pages in repository settings
3. Set source to “Deploy from a branch”
4. Choose your main branch (usually main or master)

Your site will be available at https://yourusername.github.io/repository-name

Netlify (Free)

Netlify offers automatic deployments:

1. Connect your GitHub repository to Netlify
2. Set build command: bundle exec jekyll build
3. Set publish directory: _site
4. Deploy automatically when you push changes

Vercel (Free)

Vercel is another great option:

1. Import your repository to Vercel
2. Framework preset: Jekyll
3. Deploy automatically on every push

Local Testing

Test your site before deploying:

bundle install
bundle exec jekyll serve

Visit http://localhost:4000 to see your site.

Custom Domain

Add your own domain in _config.yml:

url: "https://yourdomain.com"

Then configure your domain with your hosting provider.

Tips

• Test locally first: Make sure everything works before deploying
• Check your links: Ensure all [[Wiki Links]] work correctly
• Optimize images: Compress images for faster loading
• Use HTTPS: Most hosting providers offer this automatically

Troubleshooting

Site not updating?

• Check that your changes are pushed to the repository
• Verify the build completed successfully
• Clear your browser cache

Broken links?

• Ensure all note titles match exactly
• Check that notes have feed: "show" in front matter
• Rebuild your site after adding new notes

Your digital garden is ready to share with the world!