📄 May - Pages Mini Check-in

[mecodeatlas]

Alt Text: This banner image shows a moonscape scene with two Ocotcats standing on the moon posing with the earth in the background. It includes the text "Pages Check-in" in the upper left corner.

May the Pages be with you 🌌 - [Pages Mini Check-in]

April brought no shortage of questions, creativity, and custom domains—and we’re carrying that momentum into May! Whether you’ve launched a fresh site or helped someone troubleshoot theirs, this space is all about what we’ve built together. Let’s dive into the latest highlights from the Pages community 🌐✨

📄 Pros in Pages: A round of applause for these community citizens 👏

• @Dominique8D opened a discussion to report an issue with the Pages build and deployment Action no longer running after a push to the main branch—resulting in a 404. While the community couldn’t offer a solution right away, they still came back to share what worked for them. That’s how communities grow: through shared lessons and solutions. Read more →
• @abhimangs cracked the case of domain verification issues and stuck with the discussion until things were resolved—even returning when the first workaround didn’t stick. It’s contributions like this that help others succeed with Pages. Check it out →
• @cvsindelar kicked off a deeply detailed discussion about how a recent CORS header change is breaking JavaScript navigation on GitHub Pages. They followed up with even more insights and testing notes, making it easier for others to investigate and understand the behavior. Take a look →

📗Rousing Reads: Answers to your top Pages questions—straight from the source.

This month’s reads are inspired by the most common questions we’ve seen in the Pages category. Take a moment to explore these official GitHub resources—they’ll help you get the most out of your Pages setup, whether you're publishing your first site or debugging a tricky domain issue.

• Quickstart guide for GitHub Pages
  Step-by-step instructions to help you publish your first site—from repository creation to going live.
• About GitHub Pages and Jekyll
  Understand how Jekyll works with GitHub Pages and how to configure your site using this static site generator.
• Configuring a publishing source for your GitHub Pages site
  Learn how to set your publishing source, whether it’s a specific branch or deployed through GitHub Actions.
• Troubleshooting common issues with GitHub Pages
  Tips on fixing common problems like custom domain conflicts, HTTPS errors, and Jekyll build issues.

Got any tips for building a great site with GitHub Pages? Whether it’s your go-to Jekyll theme, a clever domain setup, or how you organize your content—drop your best practices in the comments! We’d love to hear how you’re making the most of GitHub Pages and what others can learn from your setup. 💡🌐

[ritavkashyap123]

🛠️ Troubleshooting GitHub Pages Issues

1. Build & Deployment Actions Not Triggering

Issue: After pushing to the main branch, the GitHub Pages build and deployment action doesn't run, leading to a 404 error.

Potential Solutions:

Ensure the GitHub Actions workflow file (.github/workflows/) is correctly configured.

Verify that the repository settings specify the correct branch for GitHub Pages deployment.

Check the Actions tab for any failed workflows and review logs for errors.
GitHub
+1
GitHub
+1
GitHub

2. Custom Domain Verification Issues

Issue: Difficulty in verifying custom domains due to missing TXT records or improper DNS configurations.
GitHub
+4
GitHub
+4
GitHub Docs
+4

Potential Solutions:

Avoid using wildcard DNS records (e.g., *.example.com) as they can pose security risks and complicate verification.

Ensure that the DNS provider has the correct A and CNAME records pointing to GitHub Pages.

Allow time for DNS propagation, which can take up to 24-48 hours.
GitHub Docs

3. CORS Header Changes Affecting JavaScript Navigation

Issue: Recent changes to CORS headers, specifically the Access-Control-Allow-Origin: * setting, are causing JavaScript fetch requests to fail in browsers like Safari.
GitHub

Potential Solutions:

Review and adjust fetch requests to ensure they comply with the updated CORS policies.

Consider implementing server-side changes or using proxy servers to handle cross-origin requests appropriately.

📚 Recommended Reading
Quickstart Guide for GitHub Pages

About GitHub Pages and Jekyll

Configuring a Publishing Source for Your GitHub Pages Site

Troubleshooting Custom Domains and GitHub Pages

💡 Share Your Insights
Have you discovered effective strategies for building with GitHub Pages? Whether it's a favorite Jekyll theme, innovative domain configurations, or content organization tips, sharing your experiences can greatly benefit the community. Feel free to contribute your best practices and insights!