yot local

Simple, fast websites for local businesses. Lightweight, affordable, and easy to maintain.

What is yot local?

yot local is a repeatable website product designed for small local businesses. It's a starter project built with Pelican (Python static site generator) and Decap CMS that you can clone and customize for each new client.

Perfect for agencies, freelancers, or communication professionals who want to offer affordable websites to local shops, salons, florists, and service providers without starting from scratch every time.

Features

Simple Editing

Decap CMS provides an intuitive interface for non-technical users to edit content, pages, and basic site settings.

Fast & Lightweight

Static site generation means fast loading times and no database to maintain. Perfect for small business websites.

Easy Customization

Theme variables for colors, fonts, and logo. Clone the project, adjust a few settings, and you're ready to go.

Low Maintenance

No complex infrastructure. Content lives in Markdown files with frontmatter. Deploy to any static hosting service.

How it works

Clone the starter - Start with the yot local template. It includes everything you need: Pelican configuration, theme, example content, and Decap CMS setup.
Customize branding - Update theme variables: colors, fonts, logo. Adjust navigation and site settings. Quick customization that maintains professional quality.
Add content - Replace example content with your client's information. Use Decap CMS for easy editing, or edit Markdown files directly.
Deploy & hand over - Build the static site and deploy to any hosting service. Your client can edit content through Decap CMS without technical knowledge.

Perfect for

Local Shops - Retail stores, boutiques, specialty shops
Service Providers - Salons, barbers, repair services
Local Services - Florists, caterers, event planners
Small Businesses - Any local business needing a simple online presence