Substation

🎨 Overview

Developed by Codelet, Substation is a Ghost theme tailored for newsletter creators. It leverages Ghost's built-in member and email newsletter features, allowing you to send out new content to subscribers every time you publish, along with premium content features and subscriber log-ins. 

✨ Features

• Newsletter-First Design: The homepage displays a simple subscription box, with posts listed in an archive page, putting your newsletter front and center.
• Membership Support: Fully supports free and paid memberships, enabling you to lock content from non-members and put your content behind a membership paywall.
• Customizable Post List: Easily show or hide excerpts, authors, and tags to tailor your content presentation.
• Automatic Dark Mode: Provides a seamless reading experience with automatic dark mode support.
• Built-in Commenting: Includes optional commenting with Cove, fostering engagement and discussion.
• Easy-to-Edit: HTML-based theme files make customization straightforward, even for those with minimal coding experience.

🎯 Use Cases

Substation is ideal for:

• Newsletter Publishers: Those looking to prioritize email subscriptions and deliver content directly to subscribers.
• Content Creators: Writers and bloggers aiming to monetize their content through memberships and exclusive posts.

🚀 Performance

While specific performance metrics aren't provided, Substation's minimalist design and focus on newsletters suggest a lightweight and efficient theme, contributing to fast load times and a smooth user experience.

🔧 Compatibility

Substation is compatible with Ghost version 5.x, ensuring access to the latest features and security updates. 

🛠️ Theme Setup

Setting up Substation involves:

1. Download the Theme: Obtain the latest version from Codelet.
2. Upload to Ghost Admin: Log in to your Ghost admin panel, navigate to Settings > Design, and upload the substation.zip file.
3. Activate: Once uploaded, click 'Activate' to set Substation as your active theme.
4. Customize Settings: Adjust the theme's appearance and functionality through the Ghost admin panel to match your brand and preferences.

For detailed instructions, refer to the Substation documentation on Codelet's website. 

🎉 Ready to elevate your Ghost site?

With Substation, you get a blend of simplicity, functionality, and style. Whether you're a solo blogger or managing a multi-author publication, Substation provides the tools you need to create a captivating online presence.