Getting Started with Ghost

• Get to grips with the fundamentals of Ghost
• Explore the various hosting options available
• Install and configure Ghost on a VPS
• Gain a greater understanding of how Ghost differs from older CMS systems
• Interact with Ghost's theme API, including using Grunt and Stylus to manipulate Handlebars.js
• Prepare a Ghost theme template you can use for any kind of theme
• Develop your own fast and responsive theme that attracts more readers to your blog

Designed to be fast, streamlined, and eminently customizable, Ghost allows you to focus on what really counts: publishing great content.

This book begins with a detailed overview of the Ghost blogging platform. You'll quickly learn how to use Ghost's sleek yet comprehensive approach to blog management. You can use the official dedicated hosting solution, a third-party host, or take control of everything using a VPS to install Ghost. Ghost's theme API exposes a rich array of customization based on the Handlebars.js template system. You'll learn the basics of Grunt and Stylus, which make theme customization easy, allowing you to create a great looking, responsive blog. By the end of this book, you'll have all you need to create a blog that's easy to use and attractive, enabling you to reach out to your audience like never before.

•  Full, detailed explanations of how to use Ghost.
• Setup Ghost on a dedicated host, or take full control by installing and configuring it on your VPS. 
• Design and build fast, stylish and responsive themes to make your blog unique.