Ghost

Description

Ghost is a popular open-source, headless Node.js content management system (CMS) designed for professional publishing. It enables users to create, manage, and deploy websites seamlessly, offering compatibility with various tools and workflows. Ghost emphasizes performance, scalability, and ease of use, making it suitable for individual creators and large organizations. With its modern, clean interface and powerful features, Ghost has become a preferred choice for bloggers, publishers, and content marketers looking to streamline their workflows while maintaining full control over their content.

Features

• Open-source and Headless CMS Architecture: Allows developers to decouple the front end and back end for maximum flexibility in building custom solutions.
• Easy Deployment with Ghost(Pro): Offers fully managed hosting with high performance, security, and global CDN for fast load times.
• Built-in Tools for Content Creation and Publishing: Features a distraction-free editor, dynamic content blocks, and seamless scheduling capabilities.
• Support for Custom Themes and APIs: Enables developers to create unique designs and integrate with third-party applications effortlessly.
• Automatic SSL Setup and Worldwide CDN Support: Provides enhanced security and reliable global content delivery.
• Seamless Integration with Popular Tools: Works with Zapier, Google Analytics, Stripe, and Mailchimp to enhance productivity and marketing efforts.
• Advanced Content Editing with Markdown Support: Allows writers to format text easily with clean, efficient syntax.
• Multi-user Collaboration and Role-based Access Control: Helps teams work together efficiently while maintaining control over permissions.
• Built-in SEO Optimization Features: Includes customizable metadata, clean URLs, and fast-loading pages to improve search engine rankings.
• Robust Analytics Integration: Monitors audience behavior, content performance, and growth trends directly from the platform.
• Multi-language Support: Makes it suitable for global audiences and diverse user bases.

Technology Stack

• Node.js
• SQLite/MySQL
• Nginx
• LetsEncrypt for SSL
• Ghost CLI for installation and management
• Handlebars for templating
• JSON-based REST API for extensibility

Requirements

• Node.js version 16.x or above
• npm (Node Package Manager)
• A server with Ubuntu or similar for production installations
• Ghost CLI for installation and setup
• Minimum 1GB RAM for production environment
• HTTPS enabled for secure deployment