diff --git a/config.toml b/config.toml
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--- a/config.toml
+++ b/config.toml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
# The URL the site will be built for
-base_url = "https://zola-template.staging.grid.tf/"
+base_url = "https://zola-template.staging.grid.tf"
# Change this to your own URL! Please note this variable **must** be uncommented.
title = "Template"
diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
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--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -1,101 +1,188 @@
-# TF9 Website
+# Zola Tailwind Template
-Welcome to the official repository for the **TF9** website, accessible at [www.tf9.io](https://www.tf9.io). This site serves as the digital front for TF9, providing information, resources, and access to the latest developments within the ThreeFold community.
+A modern static site template built with [Zola](https://www.getzola.org/) static site generator and [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com/).
-## Project Overview
+## Features
-The TF9 website is built using modern, efficient web technologies to ensure a seamless user experience. The stack includes:
+- Fast and lightweight static site generation with Zola
+- Modern responsive design with Tailwind CSS
+- Reusable components via Zola shortcodes
+- Dark mode support
+- Blog section with Markdown content
+- Team member profiles
-- **Zola**: A fast, static site generator designed for simplicity and performance.
-- **Tailwind CSS**: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
-- **JavaScript**: Enhancing interactivity and functionality on the website.
-- **Markdown**: Used for writing content in a simple and readable format, which Zola converts into HTML.
-- **HTML**: The backbone of the web pages, structuring the content and defining the layout of the website.
+## Prerequisites
+Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
-## Environments
+- [Zola](https://www.getzola.org/documentation/getting-started/installation/) (v0.15.0 or later)
+- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (v14.0.0 or later)
+- npm (usually comes with Node.js)
-The TF9 website is deployed across two environments:
+### Installing Zola
-- **Production**:
- - **Branch**: `main`
- - **URL**: [www.tf9.io](https://www.tf9.io)
+Follow the instructions on the [Zola installation page](https://www.getzola.org/documentation/getting-started/installation/) for your operating system.
-- **Development**:
- - **Branch**: `dev`
- - **URL**: [www2.tf9.io](https://www2.tf9.io)
+### Installing Node.js and npm
-## Installation
+Download and install from the [Node.js website](https://nodejs.org/).
-To get started with the development environment, ensure that you have the following installed on your machine:
+## Running Locally
-1. **Zola**: [Installation Guide](https://www.getzola.org/documentation/getting-started/installation/)
-2. **Tailwind CSS**: [Installation Guide](https://tailwindcss.com/docs/installation)
-3. **Node.js & npm**: Required for managing JavaScript dependencies.
+To run the site locally for development:
-
-## Getting Started
-
-Once these dependencies are installed, you can clone this repository and navigate into the project directory:
+1. Clone this repository or download and extract the ZIP file
+2. Navigate to the project directory in your terminal
+3. Run the start script:
```bash
-git clone https://git.ourworld.tf/tfcoop/www_tf9_new
-cd www_tf9_new
+# On Linux/macOS
+./start.sh
+# On Windows
+# Either use Git Bash to run ./start.sh
+# Or run these commands manually:
+npm install
+npx tailwindcss -i ./static/css/main.css -o ./static/css/output.css --watch & zola serve
```
-### Reviewing New Website Changes Locally
+The start script will:
+- Install Tailwind CSS and dependencies if not already installed
+- Start the Tailwind CSS watcher to compile CSS changes
+- Start the Zola development server
-#### Access the Terminal
-Within your code editor, open the terminal or command line interface. Make sure you are in the root directory of your website project in the terminal.
+Once running, you can access the site at [http://127.0.0.1:1111](http://127.0.0.1:1111)
-#### Run the Build Script:
-Type **./build.sh** in the terminal and press Enter. This script is responsible for building or compiling your website code and assets.
+## Building for Production
-#### Run the Start Script:
-After the build process is complete, type **./start.sh** in the terminal and press Enter. This script typically starts a local development server.
+To build the site for production:
-Wait for the Localhost URL: The start script will initiate a local development server, and it will display a localhost URL, such as **http://localhost:xxxx**, where xxxx is a port number. Wait for this URL to be generated.
+```bash
+# On Linux/macOS
+./build.sh
-### Open the URL in Your Browser
-Once the localhost URL is generated, open your web browser and enter the provided URL (e.g., http://localhost:xxxx). This will display your website locally, allowing you to review the changes you made.
+# On Windows
+# Either use Git Bash to run ./build.sh
+# Or run these commands manually:
+npm install
+npx tailwindcss -i ./static/css/main.css -o ./static/css/output.css --minify
+zola build
+```
-## Contributing
+The build script will:
+- Install Tailwind CSS and dependencies if not already installed
+- Build and minify the Tailwind CSS
+- Build the Zola site for production
-We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute:
+The built site will be in the `public` directory, which you can deploy to any static hosting service.
-Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name).
-Make your changes and commit them (git commit -m 'Add new feature').
-Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name).
-Open a Pull Request.
+## Using Shortcodes
-## Issues and Suggestions
+Shortcodes are reusable components that can be included in your Markdown content. This template includes several pre-built shortcodes:
-We welcome feedback, bug reports, and feature requests to help improve the TF9 website. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please follow the steps below:
+### Hero Section
-1. Go to the **TF Web Presence project** board on Gitea: [Project](https://git.ourworld.tf/tfgrid/circle_web_presence/projects/35)
-2. Click on the "New Issue" button.
-3. Provide a clear title and detailed description of the issue or suggestion.
-4. Add relevant labels, milestones, or assignees if applicable.
-5. Submit the issue.
+```markdown
+{{ hero(title="Welcome", subtitle="A modern website built with Zola and Tailwind CSS", button_text="Learn More", button_link="/about") }}
+```
-Our team will review and address your submission as soon as possible.
+### Alternative Hero Styles
-Thank you for helping us improve TF9!
+```markdown
+{{ hero2(title="Welcome", subtitle="A modern website", button_text="Learn More", button_link="/about") }}
+{{ hero3(title="Welcome", subtitle="A modern website", button_text="Learn More", button_link="/about") }}
+```
-## Administrators
-[ThreeFold's Web Presence Team](https://git.ourworld.tf/tfgrid/circle_web_presence/)
+### Feature Card
-## Website Maintenance
+```markdown
+{{ feature_card(title="Fast and Lightweight", description="Zola generates static HTML files that load quickly", icon="⚡") }}
+```
-
+### Call-to-Action (CTA)
-It is highly important to follow this procedure to contribute to the website content.
-__WARNING__: DO NOT commit straight into __master__ / __development__ branch.
+```markdown
+{{ cta(title="Ready to Get Started?", description="Create your own beautiful website with Zola and Tailwind CSS today.", button_text="View Blog", button_link="/blog") }}
+```
-## Build Notes
+For more detailed documentation on available shortcodes and their parameters, see the [shortcodes.md](content/shortcodes.md) file.
-There was an issue with v4.0.0 of tailwind. For now we build the website with v3.4.17.
+## Creating Custom Shortcodes
-References: https://github.com/threefoldtech/tf_operations/issues/3091
\ No newline at end of file
+To create a new shortcode:
+
+1. Create a new HTML file in the `templates/shortcodes/` directory, e.g., `templates/shortcodes/my_shortcode.html`
+2. Write your shortcode template using Zola's template syntax (based on Tera templates)
+
+Here's an example of a simple shortcode template:
+
+```html
+{% set title = title | default(value="Default Title") %}
+{% set description = description | default(value="") %}
+
+
{{ description }}
+ {% endif %} + {% if caller %} +