Overview ๐ ๏ธ
Developed by GBJ Solution, Saima is a Ghost theme that emphasizes typography and reading experience. Its sleek, clutter-free design encourages visitors to stay and read longer.
Features ๐
- Responsive Design ๐ฑ: Looks great on any device.
- Light and Dark Modes ๐: Users can toggle between modes; their preference is saved for future visits.
- Fast Performance โก: Lightweight with no unnecessary CSS or JavaScript.
- Content Focused ๐: Modern, minimal design that highlights your content.
- Developer Friendly ๐จโ๐ป: Built with Gulp and SASS; easy to customize.
- Membership Support ๐: Includes login, subscribe, and account pages.
- Syntax Highlighting ๐ป: Ideal for coding articles, with a beautiful syntax highlighter.
- Custom Pages ๐: Author and tag archive templates, contact form integration, and more.
- SEO Friendly ๐: Developed with industry standards and best practices.
- Cross-Browser Compatibility ๐: Works seamlessly across different browsers.
Use Cases ๐ฏ
Perfect for personal and professional blogs, including:
- Travel blogs ๐
- Technology blogs ๐ป
- Lifestyle blogs ๐งโโ๏ธ
- Health blogs ๐ฅ
- Collaborative and multi-author blogs ๐ฅ
Performance ๐
- HTML5 Validation โ : Passes with flying colors.
- Ghost GScan Score ๐ฏ: A perfect 100/100.
- PageSpeed Insights ๐: Scores 100 on desktop and 97 on mobile.
- Pingdom ๐ : Performance grade A (score 93) with a load time of 630 milliseconds.
Compatibility ๐
Compatible with Ghost version 5.0 and above.
Theme Setup ๐ ๏ธ
- Extract the Downloaded Zip ๐: Find the production-ready theme folder.
- Customize Settings โ๏ธ: Adjust light/dark mode, navbar behavior, logos, and intro section via the Ghost dashboard.
- Generate API Key for Search ๐: Create a custom integration in Ghost and add the Content API key to the theme.
- Add Social Links ๐: Update social account options in Ghost settings or edit the
widget-social-links.hbs
file. - Install the Theme ๐: Zip the theme folder, upload it through the Ghost admin under "Design," and activate it.
- Upload
routes.yaml
๐: Ensure membership-related pages function correctly by uploading the providedroutes.yaml
file.
For detailed instructions, refer to the Saima Documentation.
Conclusion ๐
Saima is a versatile, high-performance Ghost theme designed to enhance your blogging experience. Its user-friendly features and elegant design make it a top choice for bloggers aiming to captivate their audience.