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Getting Started
How to Build a Membership Website (7 Steps)
Build a membership website end to end: choose the platform, set up paid tiers and Stripe, gate your content, and launch — with real costs at every step.
Resources
Guides, tutorials, and code snippets to help you build beautiful Ghost publications.
Getting Started
Start here if you're new to Ghost or our themes.
Getting Started
Ghost Mailchimp Integration: 4 Ways to Connect Them
Connect Mailchimp to Ghost with an embedded signup form, Zapier sync, or CSV import — or skip Mailchimp entirely using Ghost built-in newsletters.
Getting Started
Ghost Custom Domain Setup: DNS, SSL & Email
Point your own domain at Ghost(Pro) or self-hosted Ghost: exact DNS records, automatic SSL, and a custom email sending domain — every step clearly explained.
Customization
Learn how to customize your Ghost theme to match your brand.
Customization
Customize the Members CTA on Gated Ghost Posts
Replace the fixed wording on Ghost's members-only post box with your own copy per tier, using Ghost's built-in code editor. Paste-ready snippet included.
Customization
Ghost Plugins: What to Use Instead (2026)
Ghost has no plugin system — and doesn't need one. Integrations, Zapier, code injection, APIs, and themes cover the same jobs. Here's the full 2026 map.
Customization
Using Ghost as a Headless CMS
Ghost Content API delivers your content as JSON. Build custom frontends with Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, or any framework while using Ghost for content management.
Migration
Guides for migrating from other platforms to Ghost.
Migration
How to Migrate from Substack to Ghost
Move your Substack publication to Ghost without losing subscribers. Step-by-step guide covering content, paid members, Stripe, and what to watch for.
Migration
How to Migrate from WordPress to Ghost
Step-by-step WordPress to Ghost migration: what transfers, what does not, and how to handle images, redirects, SEO, and subscriber lists without losses.
Comparisons
Compare Ghost with other publishing platforms.
Comparisons
Substack vs Medium: Fees, Reach & Ownership
Substack gives you an owned email list and takes 10% of paid subs; Medium pays from a reader pot but owns the reach. Full 2026 comparison — plus a third option.
Comparisons
Ghost vs MemberPress for Membership Sites
Ghost is a membership platform; MemberPress is a WordPress plugin. Both take 0% of revenue — compare setup, real costs, email, and maintenance to choose.
Comparisons
WordPress Membership Site: The Real Costs in 2026
What a WordPress membership site actually takes — the plugin stack, real annual costs (~$1,025+/yr), maintenance load, and the simpler 0%-fee alternative.
Best Practices
Tips and techniques for running a successful publication.
Best Practices
Email Newsletter Design: A Practical Guide
Design a newsletter people actually read: layout, typography, color, dark mode, and images — plus how Ghost's built-in email design settings handle it all.
Best Practices
Ghost Image Sizes: Best Practices
Upload one large original and let Ghost serve the right size automatically. Recommended pixel sizes for every image slot in a Ghost theme, plus format tips.
Best Practices
Ghost Website Examples: Who Uses Ghost?
From tech startups to major publications, Ghost powers thousands of websites. See real examples and learn why they chose Ghost over WordPress and Substack.
Snippets
Ready-to-use code snippets for Ghost customizations.
Custom Google Fonts for Ghost
CSSLoad custom Google Fonts on any Ghost theme via code injection — with proper font-display settings, fallbacks, and fast loading. Copy-paste snippet included.
Auto-Generated Table of Contents
JSGenerate a sticky table of contents from your Ghost post headings automatically — smooth scroll, active-section highlighting, copy-paste snippet included.
Custom Dark Mode Toggle Button
JSAdd a dark mode toggle button to your Ghost site header — smooth transitions, saved visitor preference, no theme edits required. Copy-paste snippet included.
Premium Ghost themes by Luxe Themes
7 handcrafted themes for blogs, newsletters, magazines, and memberships — or get the complete bundle.