Ruby

🌟 Overview

Introducing Ruby, a multi-column Ghost theme with a unique card layout, developed by the Ghost Foundation. Designed to make your publication more organized with cards and widgets, Ruby offers a distinctive and engaging user experience.

✨ Features

• Unique Card Layout: Organize your content with a visually appealing card design, enhancing readability and engagement.
• Multi-Column Design: Utilize multiple columns to display content efficiently, making navigation intuitive for readers.
• Responsive Design: Enjoy a seamless experience across devices, ensuring your site looks great on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• Built-in Widgets:
  • Tags: Display all available tags in alphabetical order in the right sidebar.
  • Recent Posts: Showcase the latest three posts, keeping your audience updated with fresh content.
• Featured Posts: Highlight special content with distinctive styling and background images, drawing attention to key articles.
• Related Posts: Automatically display related posts based on tags in the left sidebar, encouraging readers to explore more.
• Customization: Easily modify styles and layouts to match your brand identity and aesthetic preferences.

🛠️ Use Cases

Ruby is versatile and ideal for:

• Personal Blogs: Share your stories and insights with a stylish and organized layout.
• Professional Publications: Present articles and news in a clean, multi-column format that enhances readability.
• Magazines: Display diverse content types cohesively, providing an engaging experience for readers.

🚀 Performance

While specific performance metrics aren't provided, Ruby's clean code and responsive design contribute to fast load times and a smooth user experience.

🔄 Compatibility

Ruby is compatible with the latest versions of Ghost CMS, ensuring you have access to the newest features and security updates.

🛠️ Theme Setup

Setting up Ruby is straightforward:

1. Download the Theme: Obtain the Ruby theme files from the GitHub repository.
2. Upload to Ghost: Log into your Ghost admin panel, navigate to the Design settings area, and upload the zip file.
3. Activate the Theme: Once uploaded, activate Ruby to apply it to your site.
4. Customize: Edit the /assets/css/ files as needed. Styles are compiled using Gulp/PostCSS to polyfill future CSS specifications.
5. Development: For development purposes, install Node, Yarn, and Gulp globally. Then, from the theme's root directory, run yarn to install dependencies and yarn dev to build and watch for changes.

For detailed instructions and customization options, refer to the Ruby documentation on GitHub.

🎉 Conclusion

Elevate your Ghost site with Ruby—a theme that combines a unique card layout, multi-column design, and responsive features to create an organized and engaging publication. Whether you're a personal blogger or managing a professional publication, Ruby offers the tools and aesthetics to make your content shine.