Getting Started with GrainBits
Learn how to set up your blog and start writing with the GrainBits theme — a clean, dark-themed blog designed for creators.
Welcome to GrainBits! This guide will help you get started with your new blog.
Why GrainBits?
GrainBits is designed to be simple yet powerful. It combines a blog and a landing page into one cohesive experience. The dark theme with terracotta accents makes your content stand out.
Features at a glance
- Fast by default — Built with Astro, your site loads instantly
- Dark theme — Easy on the eyes, great for reading
- Markdown support — Write in plain text with full formatting
- Responsive — Looks great on any device
- SEO friendly — Auto-generated sitemaps and meta tags
Writing your first post
Create a new .md file in src/content/blog/ with a frontmatter block:
---
title: 'Your Post Title'
description: 'A brief description'
pubDate: '2026-06-20'
tags: ['tag1', 'tag2']
---Then write your content in Markdown. It’s that simple!
What’s next?
Explore the rest of the blog to see examples of what GrainBits can do. Happy writing!