Ghost
Ghost is an open-source publishing platform for creating websites, blogs, newsletters, and memberships with built-in monetization tools.
What is Ghost
Ghost is a publishing platform that helps you create professional websites and send newsletters. Unlike other systems that try to do everything, Ghost focuses on publishing content and building audiences.
You can write and publish articles using a clean editor that stays out of your way. The platform automatically sends your posts to email subscribers when you publish. You can offer free or paid memberships, with Ghost handling the payment processing through Stripe.
The software is open source and free to download. You can host it yourself on your own server, or use Ghost Pro, which is managed hosting where Ghost handles all technical work. Ghost Pro starts at $18 per month with automatic updates, backups, and support included.
How to Use Ghost
Getting started with Ghost is straightforward. Here are the steps to begin:
Sign up for Ghost Pro at ghost.org, or download and install Ghost on your own server if you have technical skills.
After setup, access your admin panel and configure basic settings like your site name, logo, and design preferences.
Choose a theme from the marketplace or use the default Casper theme. You can customize colors and fonts without coding.
Write your first post using the editor. Add text, images, videos, or other content. Use the formatting tools to make your post look great.
Set up member features in the settings to allow people to subscribe. Connect Stripe if you want to offer paid subscriptions.
Publish your post to your website and optionally send it to subscribers via email at the same time.
Monitor your audience growth and engagement through the built-in analytics dashboard.
Features of Ghost
Fast, lightweight Node.js platform
Clean, distraction-free writing editor
Automatic email newsletter delivery
Built-in membership and subscription management
Zero platform fees on paid subscriptions
Custom domain support
Professional theme marketplace
Real-time collaboration for teams
Advanced analytics and insights
SEO-friendly architecture
API access for developers
Mobile responsive design
Ghost Pricing
Self-Hosted
Free
- Open-source software
- Full control over hosting
- All core features included
- Unlimited members
- Community support
- Self-managed updates and backups
Starter
$18 /mo
- Your own website
- Custom domain
- Email newsletter
- Simple design settings
- Up to 1,000 members
- Email support
Publisher
$29 /mo
- 3 staff users
- Custom themes
- 8,000+ integrations
- Paid subscriptions
- Advanced analytics
- Up to 1,000 members
- Email support
Business
$199 /mo
- 15 staff users
- Priority support
- Higher usage limits
- Early access to features
- Up to 1,000 members
- Advanced configurations
Custom
Custom
- Unlimited staff users
- Advanced configurations
- Dedicated IP address
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- Unlimited members
- Invoice billing
- Account manager
Ghost Use Cases
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