Gatsby Starter Wordpress Blog

Overview

The Gatsby Starter - WordPress-like Blog is a Gatsby starter project that allows users to create a blog with features similar to that of a WordPress blog. The project is configured to pull blog post data from Flotiq and can be easily deployed to various cloud hosting platforms such as Heroku, Netlify, and Gatsby Cloud.

Features

• Flotiq Integration: The project is configured to pull blog post data from Flotiq, allowing users to easily import and manage their blog posts.
• Easy Deployment: The Gatsby starter project can be quickly deployed to cloud hosting platforms such as Heroku, Netlify, and Gatsby Cloud.
• Real-Time Editing: Users can open the source code and start editing their site, with changes reflected in real-time.

Installation

To install the Gatsby Starter - WordPress-like Blog, follow these steps:

1. Start the project from the template using Flotiq CLI:

   flotiqApKey - Read and write API key to your Flotiq account
   projectName - Your project name or project path (if you wish to develop in the current directory - use .)
   

   Alternatively, you can start the project from the template using Gatsby CLI.

2. Import your WordPress blog to Flotiq by creating a Flotiq.com account and using the WordPress importer.

3. Configure the application by creating a file called .env inside the root of the directory with the following structure:

   FLQ_API_URL=https://api.flotiq.com/api/v1
   FLQ_API_KEY=your_flotiq_read_api_key
   

4. Navigate into your new site’s directory and start it up.

5. Open the source code and start editing. The site will be running at http://localhost:8000.

Summary

The Gatsby Starter - WordPress-like Blog is a convenient starting point for creating a blog with features similar to those of a WordPress blog. By pulling blog post data from Flotiq and allowing easy deployment to cloud hosting platforms, users can quickly set up and manage their own blog. With real-time editing capabilities, making changes to the site is a seamless experience.