How to create a blog with GitLab Pages?

New project, add Gemfile/Jekyll, _config.yml baseurl, .gitlab-ci.yml pages job, push to main. Local serve for previews.

GitLab Pages vs GitHub Pages which better?

GitLab for CI power, unlimited builds; GitHub simpler for solos. Enterprise? GitLab.

Yes, add in Settings > Pages, point DNS A/CNAME, auto HTTPS.

Tired of pricey hosts? GitLab Pages delivers free, CI-powered static blogs. Here's the no-BS tutorial plus why it edges out rivals.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

GitLab Pages offers unlimited free CI/CD deploys for static blogs—beats Netlify caps. 𝕏
Jekyll + layouts = Markdown-to-HTML without code repetition; preview on branches. 𝕏
Edge over rivals: Zero cost, Git integration—ideal for devs ditching fragmented tools. 𝕏

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