Pompidou Section 2 - Ways and Means

By adding a new collection called ways to my _config.yml and a _ways folder to my repo and ensuring it’s included in the build. I have essentially added a different post type. Those familiar with WordPress will understand what this means. Effectively a new taxonomy for other content types.

It’s really easy in Jekyll as it’s just yaml config and files.

I now have 3 post types.

• Posts; these are just regular blog posts. Visible on the website and the main RSS feed.with sub-types for quotes/link posts, music posts, regular blog posts etc.
• RSS; these are visible only on the RSS only feed, are not published on the website nor the main feed.
• Ways; these are like regular posts and use the same template they are published on the website but not in any RSS feeds.

Ways are a how-to guide on various topics. They link to online manuals where they exist, and typically have numbered list of steps to follow such as fixing my Apple TV remote volume when it disconnects randomly, how to connect my Bluetooth mouse and my backup Bluetooth mouse, how to run my site locally and that sort of thing.

With my health and disability issues this is my go to place as my memory and cognitive function worsens.