Ali Abdaal

🎨 Overview

Developed by Codelet, the Ali Abdaal theme is a powerful blogging and newsletter template for Ghost CMS. Originally designed by Ali Abdaal himself, it offers a blend of aesthetics and functionality to enhance your online presence.

✨ Features

• Full Ghost v5 Support: Seamlessly integrates with the latest Ghost version.
• Content Hubs: Create dedicated sections for your main topics, each with editable introductions.
• Newsletter Integration: Includes a landing page and archive for your newsletters, with subscription forms on every page.
• Membership Support: Manage free and paid memberships via Ghost's Portal or built-in pages.
• Multi-Author Capability: Supports multiple authors, making it ideal for collaborative blogs.
• Translation Ready: Fully translatable into any language to reach a global audience.
• Customizable Design: Easily edit colors and settings to match your brand.
• Commenting Systems: Compatible with Ghost's native comments and Cove for enhanced interaction.
• Built-in Search: Full-site search functionality to improve user experience.
• Editable HTML Files: Simple to modify HTML-based theme files for further customization.

📝 Use Cases

Perfect for:

• Personal Blogs: Share your thoughts with a beautiful and functional design.
• Newsletters: Engage your audience with integrated newsletter features.
• Multi-Author Platforms: Collaborate with multiple writers seamlessly.

🚀 Performance

While specific performance metrics aren't provided, the theme is built with modern web standards, ensuring a responsive and efficient user experience.

🔧 Compatibility

Compatible with Ghost CMS version 5.x, ensuring access to the latest features and updates.

🛠️ Theme Setup

1. Upload the Theme ZIP:
   • Navigate to Settings > Design in your Ghost admin panel.
   • Click "Change theme" and then "Upload theme."
   • Select the downloaded ZIP file and upload it.
2. Upload the Routes File:
   • Go to Settings > Labs.
   • Upload the routes.yaml file included in the theme package.
3. Add Logo and Icon:
   • In Settings > Design, upload your logo and icon in the "Brand" section.
4. Create a Homepage:
   • Create and publish a page with the slug home.
   • Add your desired content; this will appear at the top of your homepage.
5. Set Up Navigation:
   • Configure your menu links in Settings > Navigation.
   • For dropdown menus, add two hyphens and a space before sub-link labels.

For detailed instructions, refer to the Ali Abdaal Original documentation on Codelet's website.

📞 Support

Codelet offers dedicated support to assist with any questions or issues, ensuring a smooth experience with the Ali Abdaal theme.

Elevate your Ghost CMS site with the Ali Abdaal theme's blend of style, functionality, and user-friendly features.