Question 1

What is Bordful?

Accepted Answer

Bordful is a modern, minimal job board built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Airtable. It features static generation, client-side search, and a clean UI with Geist font.

Question 2

Is Bordful free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bordful is an open-source project available under the MIT license. You can use it for free for both personal and commercial projects.

Question 3

How often are job listings updated?

Accepted Answer

Job listings are updated in real-time using Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) with a 5-minute revalidation period. This means new jobs appear without manual rebuilds.

Question 4

How do I search for jobs?

Accepted Answer

You can search for jobs using the search bar on the homepage. You can also filter jobs by type, career level, remote work preference, salary range, visa sponsorship status, and languages.

Question 5

Can I set up job alerts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can subscribe to job alerts to receive notifications when new jobs matching your criteria are posted. Visit the Job Alerts page to set up your preferences.

Question 6

How do I apply for a job?

Accepted Answer

Each job listing has an 'Apply' button that will direct you to the application page specified by the employer. The application process may vary depending on the employer.

Question 7

How do I post a job?

Accepted Answer

You can post a job by clicking the 'Post a Job' button in the navigation bar. You'll need to create an account and select a pricing plan before posting your job.

Question 8

What information should I include in my job posting?

Accepted Answer

A good job posting should include a clear title, company name, job type, salary range, job description, requirements, benefits, and application instructions. The more details you provide, the more qualified candidates you'll attract.

Question 9

How long will my job posting be visible?

Accepted Answer

Job postings are typically visible for 30 days, depending on your selected plan. You can always extend the visibility period by upgrading your plan or renewing your posting.

Question 10

What technologies does Bordful use?

Accepted Answer

Bordful is built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and uses Airtable as the backend.

## Core Technologies

* **Next.js**: For server-side rendering and static site generation
* **Tailwind CSS**: For utility-first styling
* **Airtable**: As a flexible backend database
* **TypeScript**: For type safety and better developer experience

It also features Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) for real-time updates and client-side search with memoization.

Question 11

Can I customize Bordful for my own job board?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bordful is designed to be easily customizable. You can modify the configuration file to change the branding, navigation, and other aspects of the job board.

### Key customization options:

- **Branding**: Change the logo, colors, and text
- **Navigation**: Add or remove menu items
- **Features**: Enable or disable features like job alerts and RSS feeds
- **Layout**: Modify the layout and styling

For more advanced customization, you can extend the codebase to add new features.

```typescript
// Example config customization
const config = {
  title: "My Custom Job Board",
  description: "Find your dream job here",
  // ... more configuration
};
```

Question 12

Is Bordful SEO-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bordful includes comprehensive SEO features such as:

1. Automatic XML sitemap generation
2. Programmatic robots.txt
3. SEO-friendly URLs with descriptive job slugs
4. Dynamic sitemap updates every 5 minutes
5. Structured data for job postings

> "SEO is not just about being search engine-friendly, but also about creating a better user experience."

Question 13

How do I deploy my Bordful job board?

Accepted Answer

Bordful can be deployed to various platforms, with Vercel being the recommended option.

## Deployment Steps

1. Fork the Bordful repository
2. Create your `config.ts` file
3. Connect your repository to Vercel
4. Configure environment variables
5. Deploy!

### Environment Variables

| Variable | Description | Required |
|----------|-------------|----------|
| `AIRTABLE_ACCESS_TOKEN` | Your Airtable API token | Yes |
| `AIRTABLE_BASE_ID` | Your Airtable base ID | Yes |
| `NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL` | Your site URL | Yes |

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the [deployment documentation](https://github.com/yourusername/bordful).

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