How to Build a Website Like vg.no Using Jekyll

A step-by-step guide for recreating a website similar to vg.no using Jekyll — based on real scan data.

Detected: Astro(72% confidence)

Target builder: Jekyll

Full build guide for vg.no →Websites similar to vg.no →All Jekyll websites →

Preview of vg.no

Technology Breakdown

What vg.no uses today vs. what Jekyll offers.

vg.no — Detected Stack

Builder:Astro

Hosting:AWS CloudFront

Technologies:Astro, React, cdn:AWS CloudFront

Full analysis →

Jekyll — What You'll Use

Builder:

JJekyll

Category:static site generator

Website:jekyllrb.com

Jekyll profile →

Note: vg.no appears to use Astro, not Jekyll. This guide shows how to recreate a similar website using Jekyll instead. View the Astro guide instead →

Step-by-Step: Build with Jekyll

Follow these steps to create a website similar to vg.no using Jekyll.

Create a Jekyll account

Visit Jekyll and sign up
Choose a template that matches the target layout
Use the free plan to prototype first

Start with Jekyll →

Select and customize a template

Browse templates and select one closest to vg.no's section layout. Adapt typography, colors, and imagery first.

Match font pairing and color palette to vg.no
Adjust section order to match the target flow
Replace placeholder content with your own

Analyze vg.no layout →

Recreate the core structure

Build out these sections: Pricing Section, Blog / News, Footer.

Pricing Section
Blog / News
Footer

Open build guide →

Connect domain and publish

Once your site is ready, connect your domain, set up redirects, and configure analytics.

Connect DNS in your builder settings
Enable analytics and SEO metadata
Test mobile and page speed before launch

Starter Prompt for Jekyll

Copy this prompt and use it in Jekyll to generate your first version. Adjust brand details as needed.

Build an ecommerce-focused website inspired by vg.no using Jekyll.

Build this using Jekyll's visual editor, starting from the closest template.

Required sections:
- Pricing Section
- Blog / News
- Footer
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Clear CTAs and at least one trust/proof section

Output:
- Homepage layout plan
- Suggested section structure and copy direction
- Recommended components for this use case