Ever wanted your own website and / or blog at no cost and no stress? Then please attend this hands-on workshop for students, faculty, and staff, which will walk you through how + why to set up a personal site / blog using Jekyll Themes and GitHub Pages, two prominent tools for free and easy web development exemplified here: Francesca Giannetti, Paige Morgan, & Amanda Visconti.

Through this workshop, you’ll learn what Jekyll sites are; why they may be preferable to typical site builders, such as WordPress and SquareSpace; and most of all, how to create your Jekyll site + blog, so that you’ll leave the workshop with your very own site on the web.

This workshop is pitched at beginners--you do not need to know anything about web design, and there is no need for coding, using the command line, or downloading software--but it also can be valuable for those with any level of expertise.

This workshop is also apt for those going on the job market (Seniors, this means you!) and / or interested in having their work reach a broader audience, as personal sites and blogs give you control over your digital identity while showcasing and sharing your accomplishments and ideas broadly.

Required: Computer with Internet Access / Browser

Location: TBD (attendees will be notified when the location (in person / remote) is determined)

Creating a Personal Website + Blog Using Jekyll Themes and GitHub Pages