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Piko

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Updated: 26 Mar 2023
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Piko is a minimalistic and fast theme powered by Hugo for building a blog or portfolio.

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Forestry Blog Portfolio Templates & themes

Overview

Piko is a minimalistic and fast theme powered by Hugo, a static site generator, that is ideal for building a blog or portfolio. It offers a range of features and customization options to create a visually appealing and functional website.

Features

  • Powered by Hugo: Leverages the capabilities of the Hugo static site generator.
  • Styled by Pico CSS: Uses the Pico CSS framework to provide a clean and minimalist design.
  • Icons by FeatherIcons: Includes a collection of FeatherIcons to enhance the visual appeal of the website.
  • Google analytics integration: Allows users to track and analyze website traffic using Google Analytics.
  • Math typesetting with KaTex: Supports mathematical equations and formulas using the KaTex library.
  • Minified CSS and JS: Optimizes website performance by reducing file sizes.
  • Predefined Netlify settings: Simplifies the deployment process by providing pre-configured settings for Netlify hosting.
  • Pre-configured Forestry CMS: Integrates with Forestry.io CMS for easy content management.
  • Easy contact form using FormSubmit.io or Fabform.io: Enables users to add a contact form to their website effortlessly.
  • Search functionality with Fuse.js: Implements a search feature using the Fuse.js library.
  • Cookie Notice for GDPR compliance: Displays a cookie notice to comply with GDPR regulations.
  • Reading time calculation for posts: Calculates the estimated reading time for blog posts.
  • Multiple author and single author options available: Allows for the customization of author settings.
  • Google page speed optimized (100%): Provides optimal website loading speed and performance.
  • Open graph meta tag and Twitter card meta tag: Enables social media sharing with customized meta tags.
  • Quick Deploy feature: Allows for easy deployment to Netlify.

Installation

To install the Piko theme, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure you have Hugo and Git installed on your local environment.
  2. Open the command prompt in your development folder.
  3. Visit Forestry.io and log in with your GitHub account.
  4. Click on “Add Site” and select Hugo as the site type.
  5. Choose GitHub as the repository and select the repo where you have stored the Piko theme.
  6. In the “Config Path” field, enter “exampleSite” and click “Check For Config” when prompted.
  7. Once the config is found, click “Next” and complete any remaining setup steps.
  8. Replace the BASEURL in the configuration file with your domain name or custom domain name set in Netlify.
  9. Customize your website as desired using the Forestry CMS.

Summary

Piko is a minimalist and fast theme powered by Hugo, offering various features to help users create a visually appealing blog or portfolio website. With its integration of popular libraries and tools, such as Pico CSS, FeatherIcons, and Fuse.js, Piko provides users with a range of customization options to enhance their website’s design and functionality. The theme also includes helpful features like built-in analytics, contact forms, and GDPR compliance. Overall, Piko offers a straightforward installation process and a user-friendly CMS, making it a convenient choice for those looking to build a modern and optimized website.