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See script.js for more details.\n\n### Can I configure a custom domain for my site, i.e. johnnymakerportfolio.com?\nYes! Github Pages supports [custom domain configuration](https://help.github.com/en/github/working-with-github-pages/configuring-a-custom-domain-for-your-github-pages-site). However, you will need to buy a domain name from a registrar such as [NameCheap](https://www.namecheap.com/) or [Gandi](https://www.gandi.net/) -- the cost is usually around $10 - $15 a year.\n\n### Can I add a blog, etc?\nThis template works best for simple sites. For a blog you can try setting up [Jekyll, which is a static site generator that also works on Github pages](https://help.github.com/en/github/working-with-github-pages/setting-up-a-github-pages-site-with-jekyll). For even more functionality, you will probably need a content management system (CMS) such as [Wordpress](https://wordpress.com), [Drupal](http://drupal.org), or [Django](https://www.djangoproject.com). A CMS will require additional setup and a website host, such as [Dreamhost](https://www.dreamhost.com/). \n\n### Can I add a store?\nIf you are interested in selling products online, check out [BigCartel](www.bigcartel.com), which lets you setup a storefront with 5 products for free.\n\n### I heard I need to be using XYZ framework (Bootstrap, React, etc).\nWeb technology changes rapidly, and it easy to get lost in the hype. Learning the basics of HTML, CSS, and JS is a good place to start. From there, you can explore different frameworks and libraries to see what interests you.\n\n### I don't want to write code or deal with website hosting. 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