🌟 Overview
Massively is a free, open-source Ghost theme designed by @ajlkn for HTML5 UP and later ported to Ghost. It's a text-heavy, article-oriented design built around a huge background image and scroll effects powered by Scrollex.
🚀 Features
- Stunning Visuals: The theme features a large background image with a new parallax implementation, creating a captivating visual experience.
- Smooth Scrolling: Powered by Scrollex, it offers smooth scrolling effects that enhance user engagement.
- Article-Focused Layout: Designed for text-heavy content, making it ideal for publications and blogs.
🎯 Use Cases
Massively is perfect for:
- Personal Blogs: Share your stories with a visually appealing design.
- Online Magazines: Present articles in a clean, reader-friendly layout.
- Portfolios: Showcase your work with style and elegance.
⚙️ Compatibility
Massively is compatible with Ghost CMS and has been updated for Ghost v3 compatibility.
🛠️ Theme Setup
To set up Massively:
- Download the Theme: Get the latest version from the GitHub repository.
- Install Dependencies: Use npm or yarn to install necessary packages.
- Build and Watch: Run
gulpto build files locally and watch for changes. - Zip for Production: Use
gulp zipto build a production zip and save it to the/distdirectory. - Test Compatibility: Execute
yarn testto run compatibility tests against the latest version of Ghost.
For detailed instructions, refer to the README.md file in the repository.
📈 Performance
While specific performance metrics aren't provided, Massively is designed to be lightweight and efficient, ensuring a smooth user experience.
🔧 Customization
Massively allows for easy customization:
- Handlebars Templating: Modify templates using Handlebars, a simple templating language.
- Custom Templates: Create one-off templates by adding the slug of a page to a template file (e.g.,
page-about.hbsfor the/about/page). - Sass Styling: Adjust styles with Sass files included in the theme.
For more details, check the development section of the README.
📜 License
Massively is licensed under both the MIT and Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 licenses, allowing for flexible use and modification.
🌐 Live Demo
Experience Massively in action at massively.ghost.io.
📦 Get Started
Ready to elevate your Ghost site? Download Massively from the GitHub repository and follow the setup instructions to get started.
