I'd add to use Jekyll now (https://github.com/barryclark/jekyll-now https://github.com/barryclark/jekyll-now) for a few more out-of-the box conveniences. Sadly,

I'd add to use Jekyll now (https://github.com/barryclark/jekyll-now https://github.com/barryclark/jekyll-now) for a few more out-of-the box conveniences. Sadly, it's unmaintened, but the it gives a sufficient base as-is.