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Magazine
Magazine

Theme Installation

Please watch this video below on how to install and activate the Magazine theme

Layout

The Magazine theme features a clean and organized layout, divided into multiple key sections:

Header

The header area contains your logo and primary action buttons, such as search and subscription options.

Navigation

This section holds your site’s primary navigation menu, enabling easy access to important pages.

Body

The main content area where your magazine articles and posts are displayed.

Footer

The footer includes secondary navigation links and social media icons, allowing readers to explore more content and connect with your social platforms.


Setup

The Magazine theme organizes the Home screen into several customizable sections:

  • Cover Section
  • Latest Section
  • Featured Section
  • First Row Section
  • Second Row Section
  • Third Row Section
  • Recommended Row Section
  • Footer Section

Each section can be individually controlled using Ghost’s tag system.
After activating the Magazine theme, you can customize your site under:

Settings > Design & Branding > Customize

Brand Tab

Under the Brand tab, you can configure your site’s branding:

  • Accent Color – Set your publication’s primary color.
  • Publication Logo – Upload a custom logo for your site.
  • Typography – Select the font style for your publication.

Theme Tab

Under the Theme tab, you can configure Magazine-specific settings:

Color Scheme

Set the color mode for your website:

  • Auto – Adapts based on the user’s system preferences.
  • Dark – Forces a dark mode appearance.
  • Light – Forces a light mode appearance.

Homepage Sections

Cover Tag Slug

To feature a “Cover Post,” enter the slug of the tag used to mark the post that will appear prominently at the top of the homepage.

Call to Action

Enter custom text to invite readers to subscribe to your Magazine, encouraging community growth.

First Row Tag Slug

To populate the First Row, enter the slug of the tag used to identify posts for that section.

Second Row Tag Slug

Enter the tag slug for posts you want to display in the Second Row.

Third Row Tag Slug

Enter the tag slug for posts you want to display in the Third Row.

Recommended Text

Input a label (e.g., “Editor’s Top Picks”) to highlight recommended posts and capture reader attention.

Recommended Tag Slug

Enter the tag slug used to identify posts featured in the Recommended Row.

Archive Tag Slug

Enter the tag slug used to display archived posts.


Social Links

Configure links to your social media accounts by entering the necessary profile information. Corresponding icons will automatically appear in the footer.

  • Mastodon Instance Profile URL – Link your Mastodon profile.
  • Instagram Username – Link your Instagram account.
  • Threads Username – Link your Threads account.
  • YouTube Channel URL – Link your YouTube channel.
  • Facebook Profile/Page URL – Link your Facebook profile or page.
  • Bluesky Profile URL – Link your Bluesky profile.
  • X (Twitter) Profile URL – Link your X (formerly Twitter) profile.

Notes

  • Ensure each tag you use for sections (cover, first row, etc.) is created and assigned to relevant posts inside Ghost.
  • Slugs must be exactly the same as the tag slug you created.
  • Keep your social media links updated to ensure they appear properly.