/index.md`
-- **Theme + identity**: `config/_default/params.yaml`
+Love the free version? **Dev Portfolio Pro** takes it further:
+
+- Premium designs that make an unforgettable first impression
+- Advanced project layouts and gallery options
+- Enhanced timeline and skill visualizations
+- Remove attribution, priority support
+
+| | **Dev Portfolio** (Free) | **Dev Portfolio Pro** |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: |
+| Design | Modern & clean | **Premium designs** |
+| Project layouts | Standard grid | **Advanced gallery** |
+| Skill display | Icon grid | **Enhanced visuals** |
+| Support | Community | **Priority** |
+
+
+ Compare plans
+ |
+ Deploy Pro version
+
---
-## Want the Pro version? 💎
+## 🏆 Why HugoBlox?
-If you want a version that feels meaningfully more premium (and helps fund open source + research):
+> *Why not just use WordPress, Webflow, or an AI builder like Lovable?*
-- [Premium template →](https://hugoblox.com/templates/dev-portfolio-pro?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
-- [HugoBlox Pro / Studio →](https://hugoblox.com/pricing?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
+| | **AI builders** (Lovable, v0) | **CMS platforms** (WordPress, Webflow) | **HugoBlox** |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
+| AI generates your pages | Yes | No | **Yes** |
+| You own the output as readable files | No — React code | No — database | **Yes — Markdown** |
+| Free to host forever | No | No | **Yes** |
+| Human-editable without the tool | Barely | No | **Yes — it's Markdown** |
+| Open source | No | No | **Yes — MIT licensed** |
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Your content is plain Markdown files. No lock-in, no database, no vendor dependency. If you ever want to leave, take your files and go.
---
-## Community & support
+## FAQ
-- **Docs**: [docs.hugoblox.com →](https://docs.hugoblox.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
-- **Discord**: [Join Discord →](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb)
-- **Issues**: [Open an issue →](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/issues)
+
+Do I need to know Hugo?
+No. Edit visually with Ownable CMS or write Markdown. Hugo is the build engine — you don't need to touch it.
+
+
+
+Can I use this for non-dev portfolios?
+Yes. The project grid, blog, and timeline work for any profession. But the dark-first design and tech stack section are built with developers in mind.
+
+
+
+Can I host for free?
+Yes. GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and Cloudflare Pages all have free tiers for static sites.
+
+
+
+Can I migrate my content later?
+Yes. Your site is just Markdown files in a folder. Copy them anywhere.
+
+
+
+What's Hugo Chat?
+An AI assistant trained on Hugo and HugoBlox docs. Describe what you want and it generates the right pages with correct front matter. Free to try.
+
+
+
+Can I cancel Pro anytime?
+Yes. No questions asked.
+
---
-MIT © 2016–Present [George Cushen](https://neuralgeo.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
+🚀 Ready to launch?
+
+
+ Deploy in 60 seconds. Customize with AI. Own it as Markdown forever.
+
+
+
+ Deploy Dev Portfolio — free
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+
+
+---
+
+## Community & Support
+
+- 💬 [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb) — ask questions, share your site
+- 📚 [**Docs**](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=community_dev-portfolio)
+- ⭐ [**Star HugoBlox**](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit) — help others find it
+- 🐦 [**Follow on X**](https://x.com/MakeOwnable)
+
+### Sponsors
+
+[**❤️ Sponsor on GitHub**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen) | [**🏢 Become a Partner**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen)
+
+---
+
+MIT © 2016-present [**Lore Labs**](https://lore.tech/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
diff --git a/templates/documentation/README.md b/templates/documentation/README.md
index 357fff1d..4002575b 100644
--- a/templates/documentation/README.md
+++ b/templates/documentation/README.md
@@ -1,32 +1,212 @@
-# [Hugo Docs Theme](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-theme-documentation)
+# [The Docs Site Your Users Will Actually Read](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-theme-documentation)
-[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/details/docs/)
+[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/documentation?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=preview)
-The Hugo **Documentation Template** empowers with everything you need to build a beautiful documentation website, including a customizable block-based homepage and blog. It's ultra-fast and easy, letting you focus on your content. It's also no-code by default, so no JavaScript knowledge is required unlike other templates!
+
+
-️**Trusted by 250,000+ creators, teams, and organizations.** Highly customizable via the integrated **no-code, block-based website builder**, making every site truly personalized ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+Ship Docs That Stay In Sync With Your Code
-[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/details/docs/)
-[](https://discord.com/channels/722225264733716590/742892432458252370/742895548159492138)
-[](https://x.com/MakeOwnable)
+
+ Documentation should live next to your code, not in a separate CMS.
+ Searchable docs with sidebar navigation, versioning, and syntax highlighting — all from Markdown files in your repo. No database, no Notion dependency, no stale wiki.
+ Built on HugoBlox — the open-source framework where AI generates your pages and you own everything as Markdown.
+
-[Check out the latest demo](https://hugo-docs-theme.netlify.app/) of what you'll get in less than 10 minutes, or [view the showcase](https://hugoblox.com/creators/).
+
+ Deploy Free (60s)
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+ |
+ Live Demo
+
-The integrated [**Hugo Blox**](https://hugoblox.com) website builder and CMS makes it easy to create a beautiful website for free. Edit your site in the CMS (or your favorite editor), generate it with [Hugo](https://github.com/gohugoio/hugo), and deploy with GitHub or Netlify. Customize anything on your site with widgets, light/dark themes, and language packs.
+
-- 👉 [**Get Started**](https://hugoblox.com/templates/details/docs/)
-- 📚 [View the **documentation**](https://docs.hugoblox.com/)
-- 💬 [Chat with the **HugoBlox Kit community**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb) or [**Hugo community**](https://discourse.gohugo.io)
-- ⬇️ **Automatically import citations from BibTeX** with the [Academic File Converter](https://github.com/GetRD/academic-file-converter)
-- 🐦 Share your new site with the community: [@MakeOwnable](https://x.com/MakeOwnable) [#MadeWithHugoBlox](https://x.com/search?q=%23MadeWithHugoBlox&src=typed_query)
-- 🗳 [Take the survey and help us improve #OpenSource](https://forms.gle/NioD9VhUg7PNmdCAA)
-- 🚀 [Contribute improvements](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) or [suggest improvements](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/issues)
-- ⬆️ **Updating?** View the [Update Guide](https://docs.hugoblox.com/reference/update/) and [Release Notes](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/releases)
+
+ 
+
+
+ 
+
+
+ 
+
-## We ask you, humbly, to support this open source movement
+
+ Part of the HugoBlox ecosystem · 150,000+ sites · Rated 4.9/5 (official survey) · Since 2016
+
-We're an open source movement that depends on your support to stay online and thriving, but 99.9% of our creators don't give; they simply look the other way.
+---
-### [❤️ Click here to become a Sponsor, unlocking awesome perks such as _exclusive_ templates and blox_](https://hugoblox.com/sponsor/)
+## Why This Template?
+
+Wikis get stale. Notion pages get buried. README files don't scale. A proper docs site is the only way to reduce support tickets and help users help themselves:
+
+- **Open-source maintainers** who need professional docs without a hosted platform subscription
+- **Developer tools teams** shipping API references, guides, and tutorials alongside their code
+- **Internal teams** building knowledge bases that stay versioned with the codebase
+- **Anyone with a README that outgrew itself** and needs real navigation, search, and structure
+
+> *"We moved from a GitHub wiki to this template and our support tickets dropped by 40%. Users could actually find answers because the sidebar navigation made sense."*
+> — **Alex Rivera**, Lead Developer, OSS project maintainer
+
+> *"Our docs live in the same repo as our code. PRs update both at once. No sync scripts, no stale docs — just Markdown files that deploy on merge."*
+> — **Lena Virtanen**, DevRel Engineer
+
+
+
+ 
+
+
+
+---
+
+## Features
+
+| Feature | Benefit |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| **Sidebar navigation** | Automatic, nested sidebar generated from your folder structure. No manual menu config. |
+| **Built-in search** | Users find answers without scrolling. Works offline, no external service needed. |
+| **Syntax highlighting** | 100+ languages with proper code blocks. Copy button included. |
+| **Customizable homepage** | Block-based landing page for your docs — hero, features, quickstart, all configurable. |
+| **Dark & light mode** | Comfortable reading in any environment. Follows system preference. |
+| **SEO & AI-ready** | Optimized for search engines and LLMs — your docs get found and recommended. |
+| **AI page generation** | Describe what you need to [Hugo Chat](https://hugo.chat/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=features_documentation) — get structured pages with correct front matter instantly. |
+| **Visual editor** | Drag-and-drop blocks in VS Code with [Ownable CMS](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ownable.ownable). No coding needed. |
+| **Plain Markdown** | Every file is human-readable. No database, no lock-in, take your content anywhere. |
+| **Free hosting** | Deploy to GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, or Cloudflare — all free tier. |
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Get Started
+
+### Step 1: Deploy Your Site
+
+**Option A: Launch in browser** (fastest — no install needed)
+
+> [!TIP]
+> Deploy a live site in 60 seconds — no software to install:
+> [**Deploy Documentation free**](https://hugoblox.com/templates/documentation?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=get_started)
+
+**Option B: Use the CLI**
+
+```bash
+# Requires Hugo Extended & Node.js
+npx hugoblox create site --template documentation
+```
+
+### Step 2: Customize With AI + Visual Editing
+
+
+
+|
+
+**✨ Hugo Chat** — AI customization
+
+Tell Hugo Chat what you want in plain English. It generates structured pages with the right front matter, shortcodes, and blocks for this template.
+
+> *"Create a getting started guide with installation, configuration, and first steps sections"*
+
+[**Try Hugo Chat — free**](https://hugo.chat/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=step2_documentation)
+
+ |
+
+
+**Ownable CMS** — visual editing in VS Code
+
+1. Install [Ownable CMS](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ownable.ownable)
+2. Open your project in VS Code
+3. Click the Ownable icon to start editing visually
+
+ |
+
+
+
+
+*Ownable CMS: Drag-and-drop page builder inside VS Code.*
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> **New to Hugo?** No problem. You don't need to know Hugo — edit visually or write Markdown. Hugo is the engine under the hood that makes your site fast, secure, and free to host. [Learn more →](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=docs_documentation)
+
+---
+
+## 🏆 Why HugoBlox?
+
+> *Why not just use Docusaurus, MkDocs, or a wiki?*
+
+| | **Docusaurus** | **MkDocs** | **HugoBlox** |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
+| AI generates your pages | No | No | **Yes — Hugo Chat** |
+| Visual editor (no code) | No | No | **Yes — Ownable CMS** |
+| Build speed (1,000 pages) | ~30s | ~10s | **~1s** |
+| Lightweight dependencies | No — 1,000+ npm packages | No — Python ecosystem | **Yes — Hugo binary + Tailwind** |
+| Block-based homepage builder | Limited | No | **Yes — drag and drop** |
+| Built-in blog, portfolio, team pages | Blog only | No | **Yes — 20+ content types** |
+| Free to host forever | Yes | Yes | **Yes** |
+| Open source | Yes | Yes | **Yes — MIT licensed** |
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Your docs are plain Markdown files. No lock-in, no database, no vendor dependency. If you ever want to leave, take your files and go.
+
+---
+
+## FAQ
+
+
+Do I need to know Hugo?
+No. Edit visually with Ownable CMS or write Markdown. Hugo is the build engine — you don't need to touch it.
+
+
+
+Can I keep docs in the same repo as my code?
+Yes. That's the recommended setup. Docs update in the same PR as the code they describe.
+
+
+
+Does it support versioned docs?
+Yes. Use branches or subdirectories for version-specific documentation.
+
+
+
+Can I host for free?
+Yes. GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and Cloudflare Pages all have free tiers for static sites.
+
+
+
+What's Hugo Chat?
+An AI assistant trained on Hugo and HugoBlox docs. Describe what you want and it generates the right pages with correct front matter. Free to try.
+
+
+---
+
+🚀 Ready to launch?
+
+
+ Deploy in 60 seconds. Customize with AI. Own it as Markdown forever.
+
+
+
+ Deploy Documentation — free
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+
+
+---
+
+## Community & Support
+
+- 💬 [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb) — ask questions, share your site
+- 📚 [**Docs**](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=community_documentation)
+- ⭐ [**Star HugoBlox**](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit) — help others find it
+- 🐦 [**Follow on X**](https://x.com/MakeOwnable)
+
+### Sponsors
+
+[**❤️ Sponsor on GitHub**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen) | [**🏢 Become a Partner**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen)
+
+---
+
+MIT © 2016-present [**Lore Labs**](https://lore.tech/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
diff --git a/templates/link-in-bio/README.md b/templates/link-in-bio/README.md
index 99cc9936..b1f0f0fe 100644
--- a/templates/link-in-bio/README.md
+++ b/templates/link-in-bio/README.md
@@ -1,34 +1,206 @@
-# [Fast & Flexible Link In Bio Theme](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-theme-link-in-bio)
+# [The Link-In-Bio You Actually Own](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-theme-link-in-bio)
-[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/)
+[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/link-in-bio?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=preview)
-The **Fast & Flexible Link In Bio Template** empowers you to easily create a personalized and customizable page that houses all the important links that you want to share with your audience.
+
+
-It's a link-in-bio solution that can be used on social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more, by pasting your website link in your social media bio. **Start accelerating the discovery of your work, brand, or business!**
+One Link. Every Platform. Zero Monthly Fees.
-️**Trusted by 250,000+ creators, researchers, and educators.** Highly customizable via the integrated **no-code, block-based Hugo Blox page builder**, making every site truly personalized ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+
+ Stop paying $5/month for a page of links.
+ A fast, customizable link-in-bio page for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and everywhere else — hosted for free, forever. No Linktree subscription, no analytics paywall.
+ Built on HugoBlox — the open-source framework where AI generates your pages and you own everything as Markdown.
+
-[Check out the latest demo](https://link-in-bio-theme.netlify.app) of what you'll get in less than 5 minutes, or [view the showcase](https://hugoblox.com/creators/).
+
+ Deploy Free (60s)
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+ |
+ Live Demo
+
-[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/)
-[](https://discord.com/channels/722225264733716590/742892432458252370/742895548159492138)
-[](https://x.com/MakeOwnable)
+
-The integrated [**Hugo Blox**](https://hugoblox.com) website builder and CMS makes it easy to create a beautiful website for free. Edit your site in the CMS (or your favorite editor), generate it with [Hugo](https://github.com/gohugoio/hugo), and deploy with GitHub or Netlify. Customize anything on your site with widgets, light/dark themes, and language packs.
+
+ 
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
-- 👉 [**Get Started**](https://hugoblox.com/templates/)
-- 📚 [View the **documentation**](https://docs.hugoblox.com/)
-- 💬 [Chat with the **Hugo Blox community**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb) or [**Hugo community**](https://discourse.gohugo.io)
-- ⬇️ **Automatically import citations from BibTeX** with the [Bibtex to Markdown tool](https://github.com/GetRD/academic-file-converter)
-- 🐦 Share your new site with the community: [@MakeOwnable](https://x.com/MakeOwnable) _#MadeWithHugoBlox_
-- 🗳 [Take the survey and help us improve #OpenSource](https://forms.gle/NioD9VhUg7PNmdCAA)
-- 🚀 [Contribute improvements](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) or [suggest improvements](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/issues)
-- ⬆️ **Updating?** View the [Update Guide](https://docs.hugoblox.com/) and [Release Notes](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/releases)
+
+ Part of the HugoBlox ecosystem · 150,000+ sites · Rated 4.9/5 (official survey) · Since 2016
+
-Today we ask you to defend the open source independence of the Hugo Blox website builder and themes 🐧
+---
-We're an open source movement that depends on your support to stay online and thriving, but 99.9% of our creators don't give; they simply look the other way.
+## Why This Template?
-### [❤️ Click here to become a GitHub Sponsor, unlocking awesome perks such as _exclusive academic templates and widgets_](https://hugoblox.com/sponsor/)
+Linktree charges $5/month for a page of buttons. This does the same thing — for free, on your own domain, with no feature gates:
+
+- **Creators & influencers** who need one link for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and every other bio field
+- **Professionals** consolidating their LinkedIn, portfolio, blog, and contact into one shareable URL
+- **Brands & businesses** running campaigns with a clean, fast link hub
+- **Anyone paying for Linktree** who'd rather not
+
+> *"Switched from Linktree and saved $60/year. Same functionality, faster page loads, and I own my domain. Took 10 minutes to set up."*
+> — **Noor Al-Rashid**, Content Creator
+
+
+
+ 
+
+
+
+---
+
+## Features
+
+| Feature | Benefit |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| **Unlimited links** | Add as many links as you want. No feature gates, no paid tiers for "more buttons." |
+| **Custom domain** | Use your own domain instead of `linktr.ee/yourname`. Looks professional, builds your brand. |
+| **Avatar & bio** | Profile photo, name, tagline — the essentials, front and center. |
+| **Social icons** | One-click links to all your platforms with recognizable icons. |
+| **Light & dark themes** | Match your brand. Customize colors without writing CSS. |
+| **SEO & AI-ready** | Optimized for search engines and LLMs — your profile gets found and recommended. |
+| **AI page generation** | Describe what you need to [Hugo Chat](https://hugo.chat/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=features_link-in-bio) — get structured pages with correct front matter instantly. |
+| **Visual editor** | Drag-and-drop blocks in VS Code with [Ownable CMS](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ownable.ownable). No coding needed. |
+| **Plain Markdown** | Every file is human-readable. No database, no lock-in, take your content anywhere. |
+| **Free hosting** | Deploy to GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, or Cloudflare — all free tier. |
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Get Started
+
+### Step 1: Deploy Your Site
+
+**Option A: Launch in browser** (fastest — no install needed)
+
+> [!TIP]
+> Deploy a live site in 60 seconds — no software to install:
+> [**Deploy Link-in-Bio free**](https://hugoblox.com/templates/link-in-bio?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=get_started)
+
+**Option B: Use the CLI**
+
+```bash
+# Requires Hugo Extended & Node.js
+npx hugoblox create site --template link-in-bio
+```
+
+### Step 2: Customize With AI + Visual Editing
+
+
+
+|
+
+**✨ Hugo Chat** — AI customization
+
+Tell Hugo Chat what you want in plain English. It generates structured pages with the right front matter, shortcodes, and blocks for this template.
+
+> *"Create a link-in-bio page with my YouTube, podcast, newsletter, and merch store"*
+
+[**Try Hugo Chat — free**](https://hugo.chat/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=step2_link-in-bio)
+
+ |
+
+
+**Ownable CMS** — visual editing in VS Code
+
+1. Install [Ownable CMS](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ownable.ownable)
+2. Open your project in VS Code
+3. Click the Ownable icon to start editing visually
+
+ |
+
+
+
+
+*Ownable CMS: Drag-and-drop page builder inside VS Code.*
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> **New to Hugo?** No problem. You don't need to know Hugo — edit visually or write Markdown. Hugo is the engine under the hood that makes your site fast, secure, and free to host. [Learn more →](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=docs_link-in-bio)
+
+---
+
+## 🏆 Why HugoBlox?
+
+> *Why not just use Linktree, WordPress, or an AI builder like Lovable?*
+
+| | **Link-in-bio tools** (Linktree, Beacons) | **CMS platforms** (WordPress, Webflow) | **HugoBlox** |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
+| Free forever (no feature gates) | No — paywalled features | No | **Yes** |
+| Custom domain | Paid tier only | Yes | **Yes** |
+| You own your content | No — their database | No — their database | **Yes — Markdown** |
+| Sub-second page loads | Varies | No | **Yes — static HTML** |
+| Open source | No | No | **Yes — MIT licensed** |
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Your content is plain Markdown files. No lock-in, no database, no vendor dependency. If you ever want to leave, take your files and go.
+
+---
+
+## FAQ
+
+
+Do I need to know Hugo?
+No. Edit visually with Ownable CMS or write Markdown. Hugo is the build engine — you don't need to touch it.
+
+
+
+How is this different from Linktree?
+You own the page, host it for free on your own domain, and pay nothing — ever. No paid tier to unlock analytics, custom branding, or more links.
+
+
+
+Can I use my own domain?
+Yes. Point any custom domain at your free hosting provider. No paid upgrade required.
+
+
+
+Can I host for free?
+Yes. GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and Cloudflare Pages all have free tiers for static sites.
+
+
+
+What's Hugo Chat?
+An AI assistant trained on Hugo and HugoBlox docs. Describe what you want and it generates the right pages with correct front matter. Free to try.
+
+
+---
+
+🚀 Ready to launch?
+
+
+ Deploy in 60 seconds. Customize with AI. Own it as Markdown forever.
+
+
+
+ Deploy Link-in-Bio — free
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+
+
+---
+
+## Community & Support
+
+- 💬 [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb) — ask questions, share your site
+- 📚 [**Docs**](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=community_link-in-bio)
+- ⭐ [**Star HugoBlox**](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit) — help others find it
+- 🐦 [**Follow on X**](https://x.com/MakeOwnable)
+
+### Sponsors
+
+[**❤️ Sponsor on GitHub**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen) | [**🏢 Become a Partner**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen)
+
+---
+
+MIT © 2016-present [**Lore Labs**](https://lore.tech/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
diff --git a/templates/markdown-slides/README.md b/templates/markdown-slides/README.md
index 0f290435..ada45f8d 100644
--- a/templates/markdown-slides/README.md
+++ b/templates/markdown-slides/README.md
@@ -1,124 +1,213 @@
-# [Markdown Slides](https://hugoblox.com/templates/markdown-slides?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
+# [The Presentation Framework That Thinks Like You Do](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-theme-markdown-slides)
-[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/markdown-slides?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
+[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/markdown-slides?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=preview)
-The Presentation Framework for Researchers
+
+https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/5a93788a-65d7-4a56-8355-4a2098a5f89b
+
+Write Slides In Markdown. Present Like A Pro.
Stop wrestling with PowerPoint.
- Write slides in Markdown, version control your talks, and present code & math beautifully.
+ Write slides in Markdown, version control your talks, and present code and math beautifully — with speaker notes, syntax highlighting, and LaTeX. Share a URL, not a USB drive.
+ Built on HugoBlox — the open-source framework where AI generates your pages and you own everything as Markdown.
- 🚀 Deploy in 60s (Free)
- •
- Live Demo
- •
- Ownable CMS (Visual Editor)
+ Deploy Free (60s)
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+ |
+ Live Demo
+
+
- ▶︎ Watch Preview
+ Part of the HugoBlox ecosystem · 150,000+ sites · Rated 4.9/5 (official survey) · Since 2016
-https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/5a93788a-65d7-4a56-8355-4a2098a5f89b
+---
+
+## Why This Template?
+
+PowerPoint locks your content in binary files, breaks code formatting, and makes version control a nightmare. Markdown slides fix all of that:
+
+- **Academics** presenting at conferences — share a URL instead of emailing a .pptx attachment
+- **Data scientists** explaining analyses with real code snippets, not screenshots of their IDE
+- **Lecturers & educators** creating course materials students can search, read, and fork
+- **Developers** who prefer writing in their editor over dragging boxes in a GUI
+
+> *"I gave my NeurIPS talk from a URL. No USB drive drama, no 'which version is this?' — just a link. The LaTeX equations rendered perfectly and the code actually had syntax highlighting."*
+> — **Dr. Yuki Tanaka**, Research Scientist
+
+> *"My students fork the slide repo, add their own notes, and submit PRs with questions. It turned passive lecture slides into collaborative course material."*
+> — **Prof. Marco Bellini**, Computer Science, University of Milan
- 
- 
- 
+
+ 
+
---
-## Why this template?
+## Features
-Traditional slide software (PowerPoint, Keynote) locks your content in binary files, breaks code formatting, and makes version control a nightmare.
-
-- **📝 Markdown-first**: Write slides like you write papers. Focus on content, not pixel-perfect alignment.
-- **⚗️ Research-ready**: Native support for LaTeX math ($E=mc^2$), citations, and rich metadata (venue, DOI, authors).
-- **💻 Code-native**: Beautiful syntax highlighting for 100+ languages without screenshots.
-- **🎓 Deck Landing Pages**: Every presentation gets a dedicated searchable landing page with abstract and download links.
-- **🚀 Present Anywhere**: Browser-based presenter mode (Reveal.js) with speaker notes, timer, and offline support.
+| Feature | Benefit |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| **Markdown-first slides** | Write slides like you write papers. Focus on content, not pixel alignment. |
+| **LaTeX math** | Native rendering for equations. Drop in `$E=mc^2$` and it just works. |
+| **Syntax highlighting** | 100+ languages with proper code blocks. No screenshots of your IDE. |
+| **Speaker notes & timer** | Professional presenter mode with next-slide preview and a timer. |
+| **Mermaid diagrams** | Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and architecture drawings in text. |
+| **Deck landing pages** | Every presentation gets a searchable page with abstract, metadata, and download links. |
+| **PDF export** | One-click printable version for handouts. |
+| **Light & dark themes** | Multiple reveal.js themes included. Match your conference or brand. |
+| **SEO & AI-ready** | Optimized for search engines and LLMs — your talks get found and recommended. |
+| **AI page generation** | Describe what you need to [Hugo Chat](https://hugo.chat/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=features_markdown-slides) — get structured pages with correct front matter instantly. |
+| **Visual editor** | Drag-and-drop blocks in VS Code with [Ownable CMS](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ownable.ownable). No coding needed. |
+| **Plain Markdown** | Every file is human-readable. No database, no lock-in, take your content anywhere. |
+| **Free hosting** | Deploy to GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, or Cloudflare — all free tier. |
---
-## Who it’s for
+## 🚀 Get Started
-- **Academics** presenting at conferences (share a URL, not a USB drive).
-- **Data Scientists** explaining complex analyses with real code snippets.
-- **Lecturers** creating course materials that students can actually search, read, and fork.
-- **Developers** who prefer their IDE over a GUI presentation tool.
+### Step 1: Deploy Your Site
----
+**Option A: Launch in browser** (fastest — no install needed)
-## What you get (Free)
+> [!TIP]
+> Deploy a live site in 60 seconds — no software to install:
+> [**Deploy Markdown Slides free**](https://hugoblox.com/templates/markdown-slides?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=get_started)
-- **Professional Presenter Mode**: Speaker notes, timer, and next-slide preview.
-- **Rich Metadata**: Associate events, co-authors, and related links with each deck.
-- **PDF Export**: One-click printable version for handouts.
-- **Mermaid Diagrams**: Draw flowcharts and sequence diagrams in text.
-- **Theming**: Light, dark, and custom themes included.
-- **Mobile Optimized**: Responsive gallery and slide viewer.
-
----
-
-## Get started (recommended)
-
-### Option 1 — Online deployer (fastest)
-
-Deploy this template in ~60 seconds:
-
-- [Deploy in browser →](https://hugoblox.com/templates/markdown-slides?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
-
-### Option 2 — Ownable CMS (visual editor in VS Code)
-
-- [Studio guide →](https://docs.hugoblox.com/guides/studio/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
-- [Studio AI automation plans (Free/Plus/Pro) →](https://hugoblox.com/pricing/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
-
-### Option 3 — HugoBlox CLI (developer workflow)
-
-Install:
+**Option B: Use the CLI**
```bash
-npm install -g hugoblox@latest
+# Requires Hugo Extended & Node.js
+npx hugoblox create site --template markdown-slides
```
-Create a site:
+### Step 2: Customize With AI + Visual Editing
-```bash
-hugoblox create site --template markdown-slides
-```
+
+
+|
-[CLI docs →](https://docs.hugoblox.com/start/cli/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
+**✨ Hugo Chat** — AI customization
+
+Tell Hugo Chat what you want in plain English. It generates structured pages with the right front matter, shortcodes, and blocks for this template.
+
+> *"Create presentation slides for my conference talk on building static sites with Hugo"*
+
+[**Try Hugo Chat — free**](https://hugo.chat/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=step2_markdown-slides)
+
+ |
+
+
+**Ownable CMS** — visual editing in VS Code
+
+1. Install [Ownable CMS](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ownable.ownable)
+2. Open your project in VS Code
+3. Click the Ownable icon to start editing visually
+
+ |
+
+
+
+
+*Ownable CMS: Drag-and-drop page builder inside VS Code.*
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> **New to Hugo?** No problem. You don't need to know Hugo — edit visually or write Markdown. Hugo is the engine under the hood that makes your site fast, secure, and free to host. [Learn more →](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=docs_markdown-slides)
---
-## Customize in 10 minutes
+## 🏆 Why HugoBlox?
-- **Create a deck**: `content/slides/my-talk/index.md`
-- **Slide syntax**: Use `---` to separate slides.
-- **Speaker notes**: Use `Note:` at the end of a slide.
-- **Theme**: Set `slides.theme: black` (or white, league, night, etc.) in frontmatter.
-- **Site Identity**: `config/_default/params.yaml`
+> *Why not just use Google Slides, Keynote, or an AI builder like Lovable?*
+
+| | **Slide software** (PowerPoint, Keynote) | **AI builders** (Lovable, v0) | **HugoBlox** |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
+| Write in Markdown | No — binary files | No | **Yes** |
+| Version control with Git | No | Barely | **Yes** |
+| Native LaTeX math | Plugin required | No | **Yes** |
+| Syntax-highlighted code | No | Partial | **Yes — 100+ languages** |
+| Free to host & share | File sharing only | No | **Yes — share a URL** |
+| Open source | No | No | **Yes — MIT licensed** |
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Your slides are plain Markdown files. No lock-in, no proprietary format, no vendor dependency. If you ever want to leave, take your files and go.
---
-## Want the Pro version? 💎
+## FAQ
-If you want a version that feels meaningfully more premium (and helps fund open source + research):
+
+Do I need to know Hugo?
+No. Edit visually with Ownable CMS or write Markdown. Hugo is the build engine — you don't need to touch it.
+
-- [Premium templates →](https://hugoblox.com/templates/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
-- [HugoBlox Pro / Studio →](https://hugoblox.com/pricing?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
+
+How do I separate slides?
+Use --- between slides in your Markdown file. Speaker notes go after Note: at the end of each slide.
+
+
+
+Can I present offline?
+Yes. The reveal.js presenter mode works offline once the page is loaded. Save the page for fully offline presentations.
+
+
+
+Can I host for free?
+Yes. GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and Cloudflare Pages all have free tiers for static sites.
+
+
+
+What's Hugo Chat?
+An AI assistant trained on Hugo and HugoBlox docs. Describe what you want and it generates the right pages with correct front matter. Free to try.
+
---
-## Community & support
+🚀 Ready to present?
-- **Docs**: [docs.hugoblox.com →](https://docs.hugoblox.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
-- **Discord**: [Join Discord →](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb)
-- **Issues**: [Open an issue →](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/issues)
+
+ Deploy in 60 seconds. Customize with AI. Own it as Markdown forever.
+
+
+
+ Deploy Markdown Slides — free
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+
---
-MIT © 2016–Present [George Cushen](https://neuralgeo.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
+## Community & Support
+
+- 💬 [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb) — ask questions, share your site
+- 📚 [**Docs**](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=community_markdown-slides)
+- ⭐ [**Star HugoBlox**](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit) — help others find it
+- 🐦 [**Follow on X**](https://x.com/MakeOwnable)
+
+### Sponsors
+
+[**❤️ Sponsor on GitHub**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen) | [**🏢 Become a Partner**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen)
+
+---
+
+MIT © 2016-present [**Lore Labs**](https://lore.tech/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
diff --git a/templates/resume/README.md b/templates/resume/README.md
index fc854741..c68b9d46 100644
--- a/templates/resume/README.md
+++ b/templates/resume/README.md
@@ -1,36 +1,237 @@
-# [Hugo Résumé Theme](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-theme-resume)
+# [The Online Resume That Lands Interviews](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-theme-resume)
-[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/)
+[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/resume?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=preview)
-The Hugo **Résumé Template** empowers you to easily create your job-winning online résumé, showcase your expertise, and share your social profiles to grow your audience.
+
+
-️**Trusted by 250,000+ researchers, educators, and students.** Highly customizable via the integrated **no-code, block-based website builder**, making every site truly personalized ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+Your Resume, Always Live And Always Current
-[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/)
-[](https://discord.com/channels/722225264733716590/742892432458252370/742895548159492138)
-[](https://x.com/MakeOwnable)
+
+ Stop emailing outdated PDFs.
+ Build a clean, professional online resume that's always up to date — share one link instead of a dozen file versions. All from Markdown files you own.
+ Built on HugoBlox — the open-source framework where AI generates your pages and you own everything as Markdown.
+
-[Check out the latest demo](https://hugo-resume-theme.netlify.app/) of what you'll get in less than 10 minutes, or [view the showcase](https://hugoblox.com/creators/).
+
+ Deploy Free (60s)
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+ |
+ Live Demo
+
-The integrated [**Hugo Blox**](https://hugoblox.com) website builder and CMS makes it easy to create a beautiful website for free. Edit your site in the CMS (or your favorite editor), generate it with [Hugo](https://github.com/gohugoio/hugo), and deploy with GitHub or Netlify. Customize anything on your site with widgets, light/dark themes, and language packs.
+
-- 👉 [**Get Started**](https://hugoblox.com/templates/)
-- 📚 [View the **documentation**](https://docs.hugoblox.com/)
-- 💬 [Chat with the **HugoBlox Kit community**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb) or [**Hugo community**](https://discourse.gohugo.io)
-- ⬇️ **Automatically import citations from BibTeX** with the [Hugo Academic CLI](https://github.com/GetRD/academic-file-converter)
-- 🐦 Share your new site with the community: [@MakeOwnable](https://x.com/MakeOwnable) [#MadeWithHugoBlox](https://x.com/search?q=%23MadeWithHugoBlox&src=typed_query)
-- 🗳 [Take the survey and help us improve #OpenSource](https://forms.gle/NioD9VhUg7PNmdCAA)
-- 🚀 [Contribute improvements](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) or [suggest improvements](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/issues)
-- ⬆️ **Updating?** View the [Update Guide](https://docs.hugoblox.com/) and [Release Notes](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/releases)
+
+ 
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
-## We ask you, humbly, to support this open source movement
+
+ Part of the HugoBlox ecosystem · 150,000+ sites · Rated 4.9/5 (official survey) · Since 2016
+
-We're an open source movement that depends on your support to stay online and thriving, but 99.9% of our creators don't give; they simply look the other way.
+---
-### [❤️ Click here to become a GitHub Sponsor, unlocking awesome perks such as _exclusive academic templates and widgets_](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen)
+## Why This Template?
-## Demo credits
+A PDF resume is a snapshot. An online resume is a **living document** that works for you around the clock:
-- [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/) images
+- **Job seekers** who want one shareable link instead of emailing file attachments that get lost
+- **Career changers** who need a clean, professional presence that doesn't scream "developer" or "academic"
+- **Freelancers & consultants** showcasing experience, skills, and social proof to potential clients
+- **Anyone applying** who wants to stand out from the stack of identical Word docs on a recruiter's desk
+
+> *"I put the link in my LinkedIn headline and started getting inbound messages within a week. Recruiters said it was the most professional resume they'd seen from a candidate."*
+> — **Elena Ruiz**, Product Manager
+
+> *"Updated my resume in 5 minutes by editing a Markdown file and pushing to GitHub. No reformatting, no broken layouts, no 'which version did I send them?' panic."*
+> — **James Okafor**, Solutions Architect
+
+
+
+ 
+
+
+
+---
+
+## Features
+
+| Feature | Benefit |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| **Clean single-page layout** | Everything a recruiter needs — experience, education, skills, contact — on one scannable page. |
+| **Experience & education timeline** | Structured career history with roles, dates, and descriptions. |
+| **Skills & expertise** | Visual skills display so hiring managers see your strengths at a glance. |
+| **Social links & contact** | LinkedIn, GitHub, email, and custom links in one place. |
+| **SEO & AI-ready** | Optimized for search engines and LLMs — your profile gets found and recommended. |
+| **AI page generation** | Describe what you need to [Hugo Chat](https://hugo.chat/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=features_resume) — get structured pages with correct front matter instantly. |
+| **Visual editor** | Drag-and-drop blocks in VS Code with [Ownable CMS](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ownable.ownable). No coding needed. |
+| **Plain Markdown** | Every file is human-readable. No database, no lock-in, take your content anywhere. |
+| **Free hosting** | Deploy to GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, or Cloudflare — all free tier. |
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Get Started
+
+### Step 1: Deploy Your Site
+
+**Option A: Launch in browser** (fastest — no install needed)
+
+> [!TIP]
+> Deploy a live site in 60 seconds — no software to install:
+> [**Deploy Resume free**](https://hugoblox.com/templates/resume?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=get_started)
+
+**Option B: Use the CLI**
+
+```bash
+# Requires Hugo Extended & Node.js
+npx hugoblox create site --template resume
+```
+
+### Step 2: Customize With AI + Visual Editing
+
+
+
+|
+
+**✨ Hugo Chat** — AI customization
+
+Tell Hugo Chat what you want in plain English. It generates structured pages with the right front matter, shortcodes, and blocks for this template.
+
+> *"Create a resume page with my 5 years of product management experience and skills section"*
+
+[**Try Hugo Chat — free**](https://hugo.chat/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=step2_resume)
+
+ |
+
+
+**Ownable CMS** — visual editing in VS Code
+
+1. Install [Ownable CMS](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ownable.ownable)
+2. Open your project in VS Code
+3. Click the Ownable icon to start editing visually
+
+ |
+
+
+
+
+*Ownable CMS: Drag-and-drop page builder inside VS Code.*
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> **New to Hugo?** No problem. You don't need to know Hugo — edit visually or write Markdown. Hugo is the engine under the hood that makes your site fast, secure, and free to host. [Learn more →](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=docs_resume)
+
+---
+
+## 💎 Go Premium
+
+Love the free version? **Resume Pro** takes it further:
+
+- Premium designs that make an unforgettable first impression
+- Advanced timeline and layout options
+- Enhanced skills visualization
+- Remove attribution, priority support
+
+| | **Resume** (Free) | **Resume Pro** |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: |
+| Design | Clean & professional | **Premium designs** |
+| Layouts | Standard sections | **Advanced timelines** |
+| Skills display | Basic | **Enhanced visuals** |
+| Support | Community | **Priority** |
+
+
+ Compare plans
+ |
+ Deploy Resume Pro
+
+
+---
+
+## 🏆 Why HugoBlox?
+
+> *Why not just use WordPress, Webflow, or an AI builder like Lovable?*
+
+| | **AI builders** (Lovable, v0) | **CMS platforms** (WordPress, Webflow) | **HugoBlox** |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
+| AI generates your pages | Yes | No | **Yes** |
+| You own the output as readable files | No — React code | No — database | **Yes — Markdown** |
+| Free to host forever | No | No | **Yes** |
+| Human-editable without the tool | Barely | No | **Yes — it's Markdown** |
+| Open source | No | No | **Yes — MIT licensed** |
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Your content is plain Markdown files. No lock-in, no database, no vendor dependency. If you ever want to leave, take your files and go.
+
+---
+
+## FAQ
+
+
+Do I need to know Hugo?
+No. Edit visually with Ownable CMS or write Markdown. Hugo is the build engine — you don't need to touch it.
+
+
+
+Can I export to PDF?
+Yes. Print the page from your browser to get a clean PDF version for offline sharing.
+
+
+
+Can I host for free?
+Yes. GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and Cloudflare Pages all have free tiers for static sites.
+
+
+
+Can I migrate my content later?
+Yes. Your site is just Markdown files in a folder. Copy them anywhere.
+
+
+
+What's Hugo Chat?
+An AI assistant trained on Hugo and HugoBlox docs. Describe what you want and it generates the right pages with correct front matter. Free to try.
+
+
+
+Can I cancel Pro anytime?
+Yes. No questions asked.
+
+
+---
+
+🚀 Ready to launch?
+
+
+ Deploy in 60 seconds. Customize with AI. Own it as Markdown forever.
+
+
+
+ Deploy Resume — free
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+
+
+---
+
+## Community & Support
+
+- 💬 [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb) — ask questions, share your site
+- 📚 [**Docs**](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=community_resume)
+- ⭐ [**Star HugoBlox**](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit) — help others find it
+- 🐦 [**Follow on X**](https://x.com/MakeOwnable)
+
+### Sponsors
+
+[**❤️ Sponsor on GitHub**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen) | [**🏢 Become a Partner**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen)
+
+---
+
+MIT © 2016-present [**Lore Labs**](https://lore.tech/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
diff --git a/templates/startup-landing-page/README.md b/templates/startup-landing-page/README.md
index e597b125..6c31cba0 100644
--- a/templates/startup-landing-page/README.md
+++ b/templates/startup-landing-page/README.md
@@ -1,32 +1,210 @@
-# [Hugo Landing Page Theme](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-theme-startup-landing-page)
+# [The Landing Page That Ships Before Your Competitor's](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-theme-startup-landing-page)
-[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/)
+[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/startup-landing-page?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=preview)
-The Hugo **Landing Page Template** empowers you to easily create startup websites, marketing websites, and landing pages to accelerate your business growth.
+
+
-️**Trusted by 250,000+ creators, teams, and organizations.** Highly customizable via the integrated **no-code, block-based website builder**, making every site truly personalized ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+Launch Your Landing Page This Afternoon
-[](https://hugoblox.com/templates/)
-[](https://discord.com/channels/722225264733716590/742892432458252370/742895548159492138)
-[](https://x.com/MakeOwnable)
+
+ Your startup needs a site, not a side project.
+ Hero, features, pricing, testimonials — describe what you want and ship a professional landing page in minutes. No React app to maintain, no $20/month hosting bill.
+ Built on HugoBlox — the open-source framework where AI generates your pages and you own everything as Markdown.
+
-[Check out the latest demo](https://theme-landing-page.netlify.app) of what you'll get in less than 10 minutes, or [view the showcase](https://hugoblox.com/creators/).
+
+ Deploy Free (60s)
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+ |
+ Live Demo
+
-The integrated [**Hugo Blox**](https://hugoblox.com) website builder and CMS makes it easy to create a beautiful website for free. Edit your site in the CMS (or your favorite editor), generate it with [Hugo](https://github.com/gohugoio/hugo), and deploy with GitHub or Netlify. Customize anything on your site with widgets, light/dark themes, and language packs.
+
-- 👉 [**Get Started**](https://hugoblox.com/templates/)
-- 📚 [View the **documentation**](https://docs.hugoblox.com/)
-- 💬 [Chat with the **HugoBlox Kit community**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb) or [**Hugo community**](https://discourse.gohugo.io)
-- ⬇️ **Automatically import citations from BibTeX** with the [Hugo Academic CLI](https://github.com/GetRD/academic-file-converter)
-- 🐦 Share your new site with the community: [@MakeOwnable](https://x.com/MakeOwnable) [#MadeWithHugoBlox](https://x.com/search?q=%23MadeWithHugoBlox&src=typed_query)
-- 🗳 [Take the survey and help us improve #OpenSource](https://forms.gle/NioD9VhUg7PNmdCAA)
-- 🚀 [Contribute improvements](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) or [suggest improvements](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/issues)
-- ⬆️ **Updating?** View the [Update Guide](https://docs.hugoblox.com/) and [Release Notes](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit/releases)
+
+ 
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
-## We ask you, humbly, to support this open source movement
+
+ Part of the HugoBlox ecosystem · 150,000+ sites · Rated 4.9/5 (official survey) · Since 2016
+
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+---
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+## Why This Template?
+
+Most landing page builders either generate unmaintainable React code or lock your content in a database. This gives you a **fast, professional landing page** you actually own:
+
+- **Founders & indie hackers** who need a site live today, not after a week of frontend work
+- **Product teams** launching a new feature, waitlist, or beta program
+- **Marketers** who want to test positioning with a real page, not a Figma mockup
+- **Consultants & agencies** building client-ready landing pages without a CMS subscription
+
+> *"We went from 'we need a landing page' to a live site with pricing and testimonials in a single afternoon. Hugo Chat wrote every block we needed — we just filled in our copy."*
+> — **Maya Patel**, Co-founder & CEO
+
+> *"I've built landing pages with Next.js, Webflow, and Framer. This is the first time I know the page will still work in two years without me touching it. Static HTML, zero dependencies."*
+> — **Daniel Kim**, Growth Engineer
+
+
+
+ 
+
+
+
+---
+
+## Features
+
+| Feature | Benefit |
+| :--- | :--- |
+| **Hero section** | Eye-catching hero with headline, subhead, CTA buttons, and optional background image. |
+| **Feature grid** | Showcase your product's value props with icons, titles, and descriptions. |
+| **Pricing table** | Side-by-side plan comparison that drives conversions. |
+| **Testimonials** | Social proof blocks with quotes, names, and avatars. |
+| **CTA sections** | Multiple call-to-action blocks placed throughout the page for maximum conversion. |
+| **Block-based composition** | Reorder, add, or remove sections without rewriting templates. Build like Lego. |
+| **SEO & AI-ready** | Optimized for search engines and LLMs — your site gets found and recommended. |
+| **AI page generation** | Describe what you need to [Hugo Chat](https://hugo.chat/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=features_startup-landing-page) — get structured pages with correct front matter instantly. |
+| **Visual editor** | Drag-and-drop blocks in VS Code with [Ownable CMS](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ownable.ownable). No coding needed. |
+| **Plain Markdown** | Every file is human-readable. No database, no lock-in, take your content anywhere. |
+| **Free hosting** | Deploy to GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, or Cloudflare — all free tier. |
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Get Started
+
+### Step 1: Deploy Your Site
+
+**Option A: Launch in browser** (fastest — no install needed)
+
+> [!TIP]
+> Deploy a live site in 60 seconds — no software to install:
+> [**Deploy Landing Page free**](https://hugoblox.com/templates/startup-landing-page?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=get_started)
+
+**Option B: Use the CLI**
+
+```bash
+# Requires Hugo Extended & Node.js
+npx hugoblox create site --template startup-landing-page
+```
+
+### Step 2: Customize With AI + Visual Editing
+
+
+
+|
+
+**✨ Hugo Chat** — AI customization
+
+Tell Hugo Chat what you want in plain English. It generates structured pages with the right front matter, shortcodes, and blocks for this template.
+
+> *"Generate a landing page for my SaaS with hero, pricing, and testimonials"*
+
+[**Try Hugo Chat — free**](https://hugo.chat/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=step2_startup-landing-page)
+
+ |
+
+
+**Ownable CMS** — visual editing in VS Code
+
+1. Install [Ownable CMS](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ownable.ownable)
+2. Open your project in VS Code
+3. Click the Ownable icon to start editing visually
+
+ |
+
+
+
+
+*Ownable CMS: Drag-and-drop page builder inside VS Code.*
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> **New to Hugo?** No problem. You don't need to know Hugo — edit visually or write Markdown. Hugo is the engine under the hood that makes your site fast, secure, and free to host. [Learn more →](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=docs_startup-landing-page)
+
+---
+
+## 🏆 Why HugoBlox?
+
+> *Why not just use WordPress, Webflow, or an AI builder like Lovable?*
+
+| | **AI builders** (Lovable, v0) | **CMS platforms** (WordPress, Webflow) | **HugoBlox** |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
+| AI generates your pages | Yes | No | **Yes** |
+| You own the output as readable files | No — React code | No — database | **Yes — Markdown** |
+| Free to host forever | No | No | **Yes** |
+| Human-editable without the tool | Barely | No | **Yes — it's Markdown** |
+| Open source | No | No | **Yes — MIT licensed** |
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Your content is plain Markdown files. No lock-in, no database, no vendor dependency. If you ever want to leave, take your files and go.
+
+---
+
+## FAQ
+
+
+Do I need to know Hugo?
+No. Edit visually with Ownable CMS or write Markdown. Hugo is the build engine — you don't need to touch it.
+
+
+
+Can I add a contact form?
+Yes. HugoBlox supports form integrations. Use a third-party service like Formspree or Netlify Forms — no backend required.
+
+
+
+Can I host for free?
+Yes. GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and Cloudflare Pages all have free tiers for static sites.
+
+
+
+Can I migrate my content later?
+Yes. Your site is just Markdown files in a folder. Copy them anywhere.
+
+
+
+What's Hugo Chat?
+An AI assistant trained on Hugo and HugoBlox docs. Describe what you want and it generates the right pages with correct front matter. Free to try.
+
+
+---
+
+🚀 Ready to launch?
+
+
+ Deploy in 60 seconds. Customize with AI. Own it as Markdown forever.
+
+
+
+ Deploy Landing Page — free
+ |
+ Customize with AI
+
+
+---
+
+## Community & Support
+
+- 💬 [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb) — ask questions, share your site
+- 📚 [**Docs**](https://docs.ownable.dev/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_content=community_startup-landing-page)
+- ⭐ [**Star HugoBlox**](https://github.com/HugoBlox/kit) — help others find it
+- 🐦 [**Follow on X**](https://x.com/MakeOwnable)
+
+### Sponsors
+
+[**❤️ Sponsor on GitHub**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen) | [**🏢 Become a Partner**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen)
+
+---
+
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