# Simcoe Trades Journal

A high-quality **Jekyll** blog & contractor directory highlighting verified construction trades, roofers, and timber framers across Barrie, Orillia, Severn, Simcoe County, Muskoka, and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

![Simcoe Trades Journal Coverage Area](assets/images/coverage-area-map.jpg)

## 🏗️ Featured Contractors

- **Midhurst Roofing**: Commercial flat roof repair, TPO membranes, and industrial roofing in Barrie & Simcoe County ([midhurstroofing.ca](https://midhurstroofing.ca)).
- **Severn Roofing & Contracting**: Steep-slope architectural shingle replacements, custom copper flashings, and waterfront cottage roofing in Orillia & Severn Township ([severnroofing.ca](https://severnroofing.ca)).
- **Sean Pro Contracting**: Custom heavy timber framing (Douglas Fir), cedar ceilings, and outdoor deck pavilions ([instagram.com/seanprocontracting](https://www.instagram.com/seanprocontracting/)).

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## 🛠️ Stack & Architecture

- **Static Site Generator**: Jekyll 4.4
- **CSS Framework**: Tailwind CSS (via CDN) + Custom Trade Tokens
- **Templating**: Liquid HTML5 Layouts & Components
- **Hosting**: DigitalOcean App Platform (Static Site Service)

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## 🚀 Local Development

1. **Install Dependencies**:
   ```bash
   bundle install
   ```

2. **Serve Locally**:
   ```bash
   bundle exec jekyll serve --port 10101 --host 0.0.0.0
   ```
   Open `http://localhost:10101` in your browser.

3. **Build for Production**:
   ```bash
   bundle exec jekyll build
   ```
   Output HTML will be generated in `_site/`.

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## ☁️ DigitalOcean App Platform Deployment

This repository is pre-configured with `.do/app.yaml` for automated deployments on **DigitalOcean App Platform**:

- **Build Command**: `bundle exec jekyll build`
- **Output Directory**: `_site`
- **Environment**: `jekyll`
- **Automated CI/CD**: Pushing to the `main` branch automatically triggers a fresh build and global CDN rollout on DigitalOcean.