Overview
Pine is a meticulously crafted Ghost Theme developed by Storied Themes, a reputable provider of premium themes for the Ghost CMS platform. Designed with a focus on simplicity and elegance, Pine offers a versatile and user-friendly experience for bloggers and content creators. Its minimalist aesthetic ensures that your content remains the focal point, providing a seamless reading experience for your audience.
Features
Minimalist Design
Pine embraces a clean and uncluttered layout, allowing your content to shine without distractions. This design philosophy ensures optimal readability and a professional appearance for your Ghost blog.
Custom Page Templates
Pine includes three custom page templates to enhance your site's functionality:
- Authors Template: Displays a list of all authors with their respective bios and links to their posts.
- Tags Template: Showcases all tags used on your site, allowing readers to explore content by topic.
- Contact Template: Features a contact form powered by Formspree, enabling visitors to reach out directly.
Featured Posts Section
Highlight your most important content using the featured posts section on the homepage. By setting at least five posts as featured, you can draw attention to key articles and engage your audience effectively.
Navigation Options
Pine offers flexible navigation settings:
- Primary Navigation: Displays the first three menu items inline in the header, with additional items accessible via a dropdown menu.
- Secondary Navigation: Used in the footer, this navigation can be organized into columns by adding titles with '##' in the URL field.
- Social Navigation: Easily add social media links by labeling navigation items with platform names like Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
Theme Settings
Customize various aspects of your site through the theme settings:
- Brand Settings: Adjust site description, accent color, publication icon, logo, and more.
- Site-wide Settings: Modify text colors, logo appearance, heading fonts, mobile menu color, and footer elements.
- Homepage Settings: Configure intro titles and descriptions, toggle subscribe forms, and set titles for popular tags and post feeds.
Use Cases
Pine's versatile design makes it suitable for various types of Ghost websites:
- Personal Blogs: Share your thoughts, experiences, and stories with a clean and professional layout.
- Professional Portfolios: Showcase your work and achievements in an organized and visually appealing manner.
- Content-Driven Sites: Publish articles, tutorials, or news updates with ease, ensuring your content remains the main focus.
Performance
While specific performance metrics are not provided, Pine's minimalist design inherently contributes to faster load times and a smoother user experience. By avoiding unnecessary elements and focusing on essential features, Pine ensures optimal performance for your Ghost blog.
Compatibility
Pine is compatible with the latest versions of Ghost CMS, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. For the best experience, it's recommended to use Pine with a Ghost installation on a server or through Ghost(Pro).
Theme Setup
Installation
To install Pine:
- Navigate to
yourdomain.com/ghost/#/settings/design/change-theme. - Click the 'Upload theme' button and select the
pine.zipfile. - After uploading, click 'Activate' to apply the theme to your site.
Navigation Configuration
- Primary Navigation: Set up to display the first three menu items inline in the header; additional items appear in a dropdown.
- Secondary Navigation: Used in the footer; create columns by adding navigation items with '##' in the URL field.
- Social Navigation: Add social media links by labeling navigation items with platform names (e.g., Twitter, Facebook).
Featured Posts
To utilize the featured posts section:
- Ensure you have at least five posts set as featured.
- These posts will appear prominently on the homepage, drawing attention to key content.
Custom Page Templates
Create specialized pages using the provided templates:
- Authors Page: Add a new page, select the 'Authors' template, and publish to display all authors.
- Tags Page: Add a new page, select the 'Tags' template, and publish to showcase all tags.
- Contact Page: Add a new page, select the 'Contact' template, and configure the Formspree endpoint in theme settings.
Theme Customization
Adjust various settings to tailor the theme to your preferences:
- Brand Settings: Modify site description, accent color, logo, and more.
- Site-wide Settings: Change text colors, heading fonts, mobile menu color, and footer elements.
- Homepage Settings: Configure intro titles and descriptions, toggle subscribe forms, and set titles for popular tags and post feeds.
Support and Documentation
Storied Themes provides comprehensive documentation for Pine, guiding users through installation, customization, and troubleshooting. For additional assistance, their support team is readily available to address any queries or issues you may encounter.
Conclusion
Pine by Storied Themes is a premium Ghost Theme that combines minimalist design with powerful customization options. Whether you're a blogger, professional, or content creator, Pine offers the tools and flexibility needed to build a compelling and user-friendly Ghost website. With its clean layout, customizable features, and dedicated support, Pine stands out as an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their online presence using Ghost CMS.
