Get Started with Websitero
Welcome to Websitero, the Eleventy Starter kit to launch your website + blog fast!
Follow this guide to get your application up and running.
Setup Your Project
Create from Template
Bootstrap your project using the official Eleventy template, or clone the GitHub repository directly.
Option A: Use the GitHub template
Go to websitero-org/Eleventy-Starter, click Use this template → Create a new repository, then clone your new repo locally.
Option B: Clone directly
git clone https://github.com/websitero-org/Eleventy-Starter [YOUR_APP_NAME]💡 Pro tip: Replace [YOUR_APP_NAME] with your project name
Install Dependencies
Navigate to your project directory and install all required packages.
npm installConfigure Your Site
Edit the key files to set up your business info and build settings.
src/_data/client.jsSite configuration and business infosrc/admin/config.ymlDecap CMS configurationsrc/assets/css/Styles and design tokens.eleventy.jsPlugins, filters, and collections
Start the Development Server
Launch your local development server and see your app in action!
npm start🚀 You're all set!
Your app is now running at http://localhost:8080
⚠️ Requirements: This kit requires Node.js 18.17 or greater. Run node -v in your terminal to check your version.
Project Structure
A standard Eleventy kit project looks like this:
Deploying
Push to GitHub → Deploy on Netlify → Configure DecapBridge to enable the CMS for your clients.
Once you're done, start withthis tutorialto launch your project in 5 minutes. Let's build that website FAST!