🎨 Overview
Aesto is a free, open-source Ghost theme developed by Visioun, formerly known as Inoryum Ltd. It's designed with a clean, content-focused aesthetic, ensuring your readers stay engaged without unnecessary distractions.
✨ Features
- Responsive Design: Aesto adapts seamlessly to any screen size, providing a consistent experience across devices.
- Lightweight and Fast: Built for speed, Aesto ensures quick load times, keeping your audience happy and your bounce rates low.
- Membership Support: Turn your readers into subscribers with built-in membership features, including custom sign-in, sign-up, account, and pricing pages.
- Translation Ready: Speak your audience's language with translation support, including English and Spanish.
- Custom Templates: Personalize your site with custom templates for tags and authors, giving your content a unique flair.
- Social Sharing: Integrated social share options make it easy for readers to spread the word about your content.
- Developer-Friendly: Well-structured and commented code ensures easy customization for those who like to tinker under the hood.
🎯 Use Cases
Aesto is perfect for:
- Personal Blogs: Share your stories and ideas with a clean, minimalist design.
- Professional Blogs: Establish your expertise with a polished, professional look.
- Multi-Author Magazines: Collaborate with others and showcase diverse voices seamlessly.
🚀 Performance
While specific performance metrics aren't provided, Aesto's lightweight design and enhanced performance features ensure your site runs smoothly and efficiently.
🔧 Compatibility
Aesto is compatible with Ghost version 5.x.x, ensuring you have access to the latest features and security updates.
🛠️ Theme Setup
Getting started with Aesto is straightforward:
- Download the Theme: Grab the latest version from the Visioun dashboard.
- Upload to Ghost Admin: Log in to your Ghost admin panel, navigate to Settings > Theme, and upload the
aesto.zipfile. - Activate: Once uploaded, click 'Activate now' to set Aesto as your active theme.
For detailed setup instructions, including configuring search functionality and enabling Disqus comments, refer to the Aesto Setup Guide.
🎉 Ready to elevate your Ghost site?
With Aesto, you get a blend of simplicity, functionality, and style. Whether you're a solo blogger or managing a multi-author publication, Aesto provides the tools you need to create a captivating online presence.
