The survey covers the pages read, not every URL on the website.
67 issues to review · Estimated effort: 2370 minutes
Website purpose
To provide a content management and publishing platform for various user types, including individual creators, independent publishers, businesses, and developers, enabling them to create, manage, and monetize their content.
Intended audience
Individual creators (YouTubers, bloggers, podcasters, musicians, artists), independent publishers (writers, journalists, local news), businesses (for content marketing), and developers interested in an open-source publishing platform.
Main visitor task
To learn about the Ghost platform's features and benefits, understand its pricing, find resources for getting started or improving their site, and ultimately sign up for an account.
Inferred from the pages read; confirm this audience and goal before editing.
/themes/reru carries a noindex instruction, so it will not appear in search at all.
How to check it
Recheck the published response and indexing instructions. Confirm this is a public page intended for search before changing access or indexing settings.
/vs/gumroad failed to load: The site reader is being rate limited.
How to check it
Recheck the published response and indexing instructions. Confirm this is a public page intended for search before changing access or indexing settings.
/themes/ida failed to load: The site reader is being rate limited.
How to check it
Recheck the published response and indexing instructions. Confirm this is a public page intended for search before changing access or indexing settings.
/pricing simulated mobile LCP is 5.8s (good is 2.5s or less).
How to check it
Repeat the same mobile PageSpeed test after publishing. Compare the measured metrics and check the page on a real phone; one lab run cannot prove a real-user improvement.
/themes/glow: 21 separate scripts load on this page; script count is a review signal, not proof that each script blocks rendering.
How to check it
Compare the published page with the evidence here. Ask someone from the intended audience to find their answer and complete the next step; confirm the change helps before applying it elsewhere.
Compare the published page with the evidence here. Ask someone from the intended audience to find their answer and complete the next step; confirm the change helps before applying it elsewhere.
/themes/glow: 147 images after the first two do not declare lazy loading. Their actual viewport position and loading behaviour need checking.
How to check it
Compare the published page with the evidence here. Ask someone from the intended audience to find their answer and complete the next step; confirm the change helps before applying it elsewhere.
/themes: sentences average 285.2 words and 50% run past 25 (aim for 15-20).
How to check it
Compare the published page with the evidence here. Ask someone from the intended audience to find their answer and complete the next step; confirm the change helps before applying it elsewhere.
Check whether these images reserve space using dimensions or CSS aspect-ratio. Add reserved space where missing; omitted HTML dimensions alone do not prove layout movement.
Text stops jumping while the page loads, so visitors do not misclick.
/themes/note: 15 of 18 images have no width and height set.
How to check it
Compare the published page with the evidence here. Ask someone from the intended audience to find their answer and complete the next step; confirm the change helps before applying it elsewhere.
/changelog has no canonical link, which invites duplicate-address confusion.
How to check it
Recheck the published response and indexing instructions. Confirm this is a public page intended for search before changing access or indexing settings.
If this business serves customers at a public physical location, show the real address and applicable structured data. Do not publish a private address or assume every site needs one.
Local search and cautious buyers both see a real business.
Evidence and next steps · 1 affected pages
What we observed
No supported address pattern was detected. A public location matters for some local businesses, not every website; verify applicability first.
How to check it
Compare the published page with the evidence here. Ask someone from the intended audience to find their answer and complete the next step; confirm the change helps before applying it elsewhere.
Give the work you sell its own page, one page per distinct service or product line.
Each offering can be found, linked to and ranked on its own terms.
Evidence and next steps · 1 affected pages
What we observed
We found no services, products or solutions page — only the homepage speaks for the offer.
How to check it
Compare the published page with the evidence here. Ask someone from the intended audience to find their answer and complete the next step; confirm the change helps before applying it elsewhere.
/themes/wire: the page's code alone weighs 421 KB (aim for under 150 KB).
How to check it
Compare the published page with the evidence here. Ask someone from the intended audience to find their answer and complete the next step; confirm the change helps before applying it elsewhere.
/help/rss: 3 links read like "click here" or "read more".
How to check it
Compare the published page with the evidence here. Ask someone from the intended audience to find their answer and complete the next step; confirm the change helps before applying it elsewhere.
Ghost: The best open source blog & newsletter platform
Suggested replacement
Ghost: Open-source publishing platform for content creators
Search description
On the website
Beautiful, modern publishing with email newsletters and paid subscriptions built-in. Used by Platformer, 404Media, Lever News, Tangle, The Browser, and thousands more.
Suggested replacement
Ghost is an open-source publishing platform and managed hosting service. Create websites, publish content, send newsletters, and offer paid subscriptions.
Main heading
On the website
Turn your audience into a business .
Suggested replacement
Turn your audience into a business
Opening paragraph
On the website
For Creators\\
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YouTubers, bloggers, podcasters, musicians & artists For Publishers\\
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Writers, journalists, local news and new media outlets For Business\\
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Modern brands & companies with ambitious content marketing For Developers\\
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Source code, documentation, guides and tutorials
Suggested replacement
Ghost provides an open-source publishing platform and managed hosting service. It helps creators, publishers, and businesses build websites, publish content, send newsletters, and offer paid subscriptions. This platform offers tools to manage your content and audience.
The original title and meta description were good but could be more direct about the core offering. The H1 was kept as it aligns with the business's value proposition. The opening was rewritten to clearly state what Ghost is and what it does, using the established business description.
The best Ghost managed hosting from the creators of the open source publishing platform. Spend less time on your server, more time on your site.
Suggested replacement
Explore Ghost(Pro) managed hosting plans. Choose a subscription tier based on your audience size to power your publishing platform.
Main heading
On the website
Launch your creative business
Suggested replacement
Launch your creative business
Opening paragraph
On the website
For Creators\\
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YouTubers, bloggers, podcasters, musicians & artists For Publishers\\
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Writers, journalists, local news and new media outlets For Business\\
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Modern brands & companies with ambitious content marketing For Developers\\
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Source code, documentation, guides and tutorials
Suggested replacement
Ghost(Pro) offers managed hosting services for your Ghost publishing platform. These tiered subscription plans are designed to support your content creation and audience growth. Select a plan that fits your needs.
The original title was slightly informal. The meta description was made more specific to pricing and the tiered model. The H1 was kept as it is a strong call to action. The opening clarifies that Ghost(Pro) is the managed hosting service and how its pricing works, aligning with the business model.
Find out more about the non-profit organisation behind Ghost – building open source technology for the future of journalism & publishing.
Suggested replacement
Learn about Ghost, an open-source publishing platform and managed hosting service. Discover its mission to support independent publishers and content creators.
Main heading
On the website
No text captured for this field
Suggested replacement
About Ghost
Opening paragraph
On the website
For Creators\\
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YouTubers, bloggers, podcasters, musicians & artists For Publishers\\
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Writers, journalists, local news and new media outlets For Business\\
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Modern brands & companies with ambitious content marketing For Developers\\
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Source code, documentation, guides and tutorials
Suggested replacement
Ghost is an open-source publishing platform and managed hosting service. It is designed to empower independent publishers, content creators, and businesses. The platform provides tools for building websites, publishing content, and managing subscriptions.
The original title was good. The meta description was expanded to include the managed hosting aspect and the target audience. The H1 was missing, so a clear 'About Ghost' was added. The opening was rewritten to clearly define Ghost and its purpose, consistent with the business description.
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
See examples of websites built with Ghost and explore available themes. Discover how creators and publishers use the platform.
Main heading
On the website
No text captured for this field
Suggested replacement
Ghost customer examples and themes
Opening paragraph
On the website
For Creators\\
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YouTubers, bloggers, podcasters, musicians & artists For Publishers\\
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Writers, journalists, local news and new media outlets For Business\\
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Modern brands & companies with ambitious content marketing For Developers\\
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Source code, documentation, guides and tutorials
Suggested replacement
This page showcases various websites built using the Ghost publishing platform. You can explore different themes and see how independent publishers and content creators utilize Ghost. These examples demonstrate the platform's flexibility for diverse content needs.
The original title was slightly informal. The meta description was made more descriptive of the page's content. The H1 was missing, so a descriptive H1 was added. The opening was rewritten to clearly explain what visitors will find on the page, focusing on examples and themes.
Ghost Resources — Stories & Ideas About Indie Publishing
Suggested replacement
Ghost resources for publishers and creators
Search description
On the website
A library of resources to help you share content, grow your audience, and build an independent subscription business in the creator economy!
Suggested replacement
Access a library of guides, stories, and tips for using Ghost. Learn how to publish content, grow your audience, and manage subscriptions.
Main heading
On the website
Start here.
Suggested replacement
Ghost resources
Opening paragraph
On the website
For Creators\\
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YouTubers, bloggers, podcasters, musicians & artists For Publishers\\
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Writers, journalists, local news and new media outlets For Business\\
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Modern brands & companies with ambitious content marketing For Developers\\
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Source code, documentation, guides and tutorials
Suggested replacement
This section provides a collection of resources for independent publishers and content creators. You will find guides, stories, and tips to help you use the Ghost platform. These resources support building your website, publishing content, and managing your audience.
The original title was good but could be more specific. The meta description was made more direct about the content. The H1 was too short and generic, so it was expanded. The opening was rewritten to clearly state the purpose of the resources section and what it offers.
Learn how to use and manage tags within your Ghost publishing platform. Find instructions and best practices for organizing your content.
Main heading
On the website
Tags
Suggested replacement
Managing tags in Ghost
Opening paragraph
On the website
For Creators\\
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YouTubers, bloggers, podcasters, musicians & artists For Publishers\\
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Writers, journalists, local news and new media outlets For Business\\
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Modern brands & companies with ambitious content marketing For Developers\\
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Source code, documentation, guides and tutorials
Suggested replacement
This help article explains how to effectively use tags within your Ghost publishing platform. Tags help organize your content and improve discoverability for your audience. Follow these guidelines to manage your tags.
The original title was too short. The meta description was missing, so a descriptive one was created. The H1 was too short, so it was expanded to be more informative. The opening was rewritten to introduce the topic and its purpose clearly.
Understand how RSS feeds work with your Ghost publishing platform. Find information on configuring and using RSS for content distribution.
Main heading
On the website
No text captured for this field
Suggested replacement
RSS feeds in Ghost
Opening paragraph
On the website
<!\[CDATA\[Ghost Help Center\]\]>https://ghost.org/help/https://ghost.org/help/favicon.pngGhost Help Centerhttps://ghost.org/help/Ghost 6.70Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:06:15 GMT60<!\[CDATA\[Publisher Gift Links\]\]>https://ghost.org/help/publisher-gift-links/6a44172a38409c0001e4f6ccFri, 03 Jul 2026 10:12:58 GMTPublisher gift links give anyone access to a single members-only or paid members-only post or page on your publication, without requiring sign up or payment. Every paywalled post and page has its own gift link.
Suggested replacement
This help article provides information about RSS feeds within the Ghost publishing platform. RSS allows your audience to subscribe to your content updates. Learn how to manage and utilize RSS feeds for your publication.
The original title and meta description were malformed CDATA. The title was rewritten to be clear and concise. A descriptive meta description was created. The H1 was missing, so a clear H1 was added. The opening was rewritten to introduce the topic of RSS feeds and their function within Ghost.
Learn about editor cards in the Ghost publishing platform. Discover how to use these content blocks to enhance your posts and pages.
Main heading
On the website
Editor cards
Suggested replacement
Using editor cards in Ghost
Opening paragraph
On the website
For Creators\\
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YouTubers, bloggers, podcasters, musicians & artists For Publishers\\
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Writers, journalists, local news and new media outlets For Business\\
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Modern brands & companies with ambitious content marketing For Developers\\
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Source code, documentation, guides and tutorials
Suggested replacement
This help article explains the functionality of editor cards within the Ghost publishing platform. Editor cards are content blocks that allow you to add rich media and structured content to your posts and pages. Understand how to integrate them into your workflow.
The original title was too short. The meta description was missing, so a descriptive one was created. The H1 was too short, so it was expanded to be more informative. The opening was rewritten to introduce the topic and its purpose clearly.
Find support and answers to common questions about the Ghost publishing platform. Access guides and articles to help you use Ghost.
Main heading
On the website
No text captured for this field
Suggested replacement
Ghost help center
Opening paragraph
On the website
For Creators\\
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YouTubers, bloggers, podcasters, musicians & artists For Publishers\\
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Writers, journalists, local news and new media outlets For Business\\
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Modern brands & companies with ambitious content marketing For Developers\\
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Source code, documentation, guides and tutorials
Suggested replacement
Welcome to the Ghost help center. Here you can find support articles and answers to common questions about using the Ghost publishing platform. Browse our resources to get assistance with various features and functionalities.
The original title and meta description were redundant. The title was kept concise. The meta description was made more descriptive of a help center's purpose. The H1 was missing, so a clear H1 was added. The opening was rewritten to welcome users and explain the purpose of the help center.
Learn how to implement search functionality on your Ghost publishing platform. Find instructions and tips for improving content discoverability.
Main heading
On the website
How to add search in Ghost
Suggested replacement
How to add search in Ghost
Opening paragraph
On the website
For Creators\\
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YouTubers, bloggers, podcasters, musicians & artists For Publishers\\
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Writers, journalists, local news and new media outlets For Business\\
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Modern brands & companies with ambitious content marketing For Developers\\
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Source code, documentation, guides and tutorials
Suggested replacement
This help article provides guidance on adding search functionality to your Ghost publishing platform. Implementing search allows your audience to easily find content on your website. Follow these steps to set up search for your publication.
The original title was good. The meta description was missing, so a descriptive one was created. The H1 was kept as it is clear and direct. The opening was rewritten to introduce the topic and its purpose clearly.
Trust signals
68 / 100
What a first-time visitor can find to decide this business is real, reachable and safe. Missing signals are included in the work found and the price.
Reachable
Phone numberNot found
Email addressFound
Street addressNot found
Proof
Reviews or testimonialsFound
Rating markup or review widgetNot found
Real business
Company registration numberNot found
About pageFound
Current copyright yearFound
Safe to buy
Privacy policyFound
Terms and conditionsFound
Returns or refund informationFound
Secure connection on every pageFound
Fix checklist
0 / 18 done
Tick off fixes as they are done. The client link shows the same progress.
Search titles and descriptions for every page
Suggested copy uses facts from the page. Review it before publishing.
On the website
ghost.org/changelog
Ghost Changelog — The latest feature updates
Read about all of the latest new features and improvements in Ghost — The business platform for creators, publishers and businesses.
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/changelog
Ghost Changelog — The latest feature updates
Read about all of the latest new features and improvements in Ghost — The business platform for creators, publishers and businesses.
On the website
ghost.org/tutorials
Tutorials
A library of resources to help you to customize, build, and create beautiful Ghost sites
A library of resources to help you to customize, build, and create beautiful Ghost sites.
On the website
ghost.org/integrations
Ghost integrations – official apps, plugins & tools
Ghost plugins, tools & apps to integrate with your Ghost site for automation, analytics, marketing, support and much more! 👉
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/integrations
Ghost Integrations – Official Apps, Plugins & Tools
Ghost plugins, tools & apps to integrate with your Ghost site for automation, analytics, marketing, support and much more! 👉
On the website
ghost.org/help/seo
SEO in Ghost
No text captured for this field
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/help/seo
SEO in Ghost | Optimize Your Content for Search Engines
Learn how to optimize your Ghost publication for search engines with built-in SEO features and best practices.
On the website
ghost.org/vs/patreon
Ghost: The best Patreon alternative with 0% fees
Ghost is a powerful Patreon alternative where you own your content and benefit from 0% transaction fees! Here's how Ghost vs Patreon compare to one another.
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/vs/patreon
Ghost: The Best Patreon Alternative with 0% Fees
Ghost is a powerful Patreon alternative where you own your content and benefit from 0% transaction fees! Here's how Ghost vs Patreon compare to one another.
On the website
ghost.org/privacy
Ghost.org Privacy Policy
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/privacy
Ghost.org Privacy Policy | Open Source Publishing
Read the Ghost.org Privacy Policy. We are an open-source technology for fiercely independent publishers, committed to your privacy and control.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/mews
Mews
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/mews
Mews Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Mews is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
On the website
ghost.org/themes
Ghost Themes - The Marketplace
Discover beautiful professional themes for the Ghost publishing platform. Custom templates for magazines, blogs, news websites, content marketing & more!
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes
Ghost Themes - The Marketplace | Professional Templates
Discover beautiful professional themes for the Ghost publishing platform. Custom templates for magazines, blogs, news websites, content marketing & more!
On the website
ghost.org/experts
Ghost Experts
Find a qualified partner for your next Ghost project
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/experts
Ghost Experts | Find a Qualified Partner for Your Project
Find a qualified partner for your next Ghost project. Get help building your site from certified Ghost developers and agencies.
On the website
ghost.org/vs/beehiiv
Ghost: The independent BeeHiiv alternative for serious publishers
Ghost is a powerful BeeHiiv alternative where you own your content and have complete control of the design and technology! Here's how Ghost vs BeeHiiv compare to one another.
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/vs/beehiiv
Ghost: The Independent BeeHiiv Alternative for Publishers
Ghost is a powerful BeeHiiv alternative where you own your content and have complete control of the design and technology! Here's how Ghost vs BeeHiiv compare to one anot
On the website
ghost.org/changelog/5
Ghost 5.0
The next generation of powerful technology for independent publishers.
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/changelog/5
Ghost 5.0 | Next Generation Publishing Technology
Ghost 5.0: The next generation of powerful technology for independent publishers. Explore new features and improvements for creators and businesses.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/reru
Reru
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/reru
Reru Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Reru is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/wire
Wire
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/wire
Wire Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Wire is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/kite
Kite
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/kite
Kite Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Kite is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/neat
Neat
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/neat
Neat Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Neat is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/hype
Hype
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/hype
Hype Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Hype is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/note
Note
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/note
Note Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Note is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/core
Core
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/core
Core Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Core is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/glow
Glow
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/glow
Glow Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Glow is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/bold
Bold
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/bold
Bold Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Bold is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
On the website
ghost.org/themes/taba
Taba
Open source technology for fiercely independent publishers. Use Ghost to run a modern publication where you own the platform & control your content
Suggested replacement
ghost.org/themes/taba
Taba Ghost Theme | Professional Publication Template
Taba is a beautifully designed professional theme for the Ghost publishing platform. Create a modern publication with full control over your content.
Broken links and redirects
Internal links we checked. Broken links lose visitors; redirects slow every click.
71 links checked
Redirect · 301
https://ghost.org/integrations/analytics/
Redirects to: https://ghost.org/integrations/?tag=analytics
Linked from: ghost.org
Images
Images without a description (alt text) or fixed size. Alt text helps blind visitors and image search; fixed sizes stop the page jumping.
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "FAQPage",
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What are gift links in Ghost?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Gift links give anyone access to a single members-only or paid members-only post or page on your publication, without requiring sign up or payment. Every paywalled post and page has its own gift link."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How do I share a gift link?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "From the Post or Page list in Ghost Admin, hover over any members-only post/page and right-click to select 'Share as a gift'. For posts, you can also click on the Analytics icon from the posts list, then click the 'Share' button within the 'Gift link' section of your analytics."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Who can share gift links?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Only staff users with an access level of Owner, Administrator, and Editor can copy/share gift links to members-only and paid members-only posts and pages."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Do gift links work for both free and paid members-only content?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes, gift links work across both free member and paid members-only posts and pages on your site. However, they are exclusive to the specific page or post they are attributed to."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I see analytics for gift link access?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Analytics are available for posts only if web analytics are enabled within Ghost Admin."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Do gift links expire?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "No, gift links remain active until they are manually reset. If a gift link is reset, a new link will take over, and the previous gift link will stop working immediately."
}
}
]
}
Questions customers ask that no page answers
Each one is a page or section worth writing. Outline included.
What are the pricing plans for Ghost(Pro) managed hosting?
The homepage mentions 'premium managed-service (Ghost(Pro)) with tiered subscription plans based on audience size' and has a 'Pricing' link, but the current content doesn't detail these plans. This is a crucial piece of information for potential customers evaluating the service.
Overview of Ghost(Pro) managed hosting plans.
Details on different tiers (e.g., Starter, Creator, Business, Enterprise).
Features included in each tier (e.g., staff users, custom themes, integrations, support).
Pricing structure based on audience size/subscribers.
Information on what's included in the managed service (e.g., updates, security, backups).
How does Ghost compare to other publishing platforms like Substack or WordPress?
The site has comparison pages for Patreon and BeeHiiv, indicating that users are looking for comparisons. A general comparison page or section addressing popular alternatives like Substack (for newsletters/subscriptions) or WordPress (for general publishing) would be beneficial.
Key differences in features (e.g., monetization, customization, open-source nature).
Ease of use for different user types (creators, developers).
Scalability and flexibility.
What kind of support is available for Ghost users?
The homepage mentions a 'Help center' and 'Experts', but there's no consolidated information on the types of support available (e.g., community, documentation, direct support, premium support).
Details on the Help Center and its contents.
Information about community forums or chat channels.
Availability of direct support for Ghost(Pro) users (e.g., email, chat, response times).
How to hire Ghost Experts for custom development or setup.
Resources for developers (documentation, API).
Can I migrate my existing content from another platform to Ghost?
Many potential users will already have content on other platforms. Information on migration tools or services would address a common pain point and reduce friction for switching.
Supported platforms for migration (e.g., WordPress, Substack, Medium).
Tools or guides available for self-migration.
Services offered by Ghost or Ghost Experts for assisted migration.
What data can be migrated (posts, members, images, etc.).
Potential challenges and solutions during migration.
What are the technical requirements for self-hosting Ghost?
Ghost is open-source, implying a self-hosting option. While the site promotes managed hosting, technical users will want to know the requirements for running Ghost on their own servers.
Maintenance and update considerations for self-hosted instances.
How does Ghost handle email newsletters and subscriber management?
The homepage mentions 'send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions', but there's no dedicated page explaining the features and capabilities of Ghost's built-in newsletter and subscriber management system.
Features for sending newsletters (e.g., scheduling, custom templates).
Subscriber segmentation and management.
Analytics for newsletters (open rates, click-throughs).
Integration with email service providers (if any).
How paid subscriptions are integrated with newsletters.
The above-fold content clearly communicates the core value proposition: 'Turn your audience into a business.' It immediately positions Ghost as a powerful app for professional publishers, highlighting key features like website building, content publishing, newsletters, and paid subscriptions. The call to action 'Try Ghost completely free for 14 days →' is prominent and clear.
Call to action
The primary call to action 'Try Ghost completely free for 14 days →' is clear, benefit-oriented (free trial), and stands out. There's also a secondary 'Get Started — free' in the navigation. The consistency in offering a free trial/start is good.
Friction
The main friction point is the lack of immediate pricing information for Ghost(Pro). While a free trial is offered, users looking to understand the long-term cost of the managed service might need to navigate away to the pricing page, potentially interrupting their flow. The 'Easy site design' section is a bit vague on *how* it's easy, and what 'complete control' entails beyond tweaking design settings.
Changes to make
Consider adding a very brief, high-level mention of Ghost(Pro) pricing tiers or a direct link to the pricing page within the above-fold content, perhaps near the 'Turn your audience into a business' statement, to address cost concerns early.
Expand on 'Easy site design' with a bulleted list or short sentences detailing specific features that make design easy and customizable (e.g., drag-and-drop editor, theme options, code access).
Ensure the 'Get Started — free' CTA in the navigation consistently links to the 14-day free trial signup to avoid any confusion.
Competitor SEO package
Trust signals
Phone speed
Words on homepage
Structured data
Your site
68
76
1373
No
wordpress.com
38
70
1111
Yes
substack.com
18
54
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Our search-data source returned no figures for these sites right now, so keyword and link numbers are missing. Topics and the plan below come from the pages themselves.
Topics they cover that you're missing
Website migration for publishers · wordpress.com
WordPress.com explicitly links to site migration. Migration is not addressed in the supplied Ghost excerpt; this is a text-level gap, not proof that Ghost lacks migration resources.
Pre-migration content and subscriber inventory
Verify supported import methods and limitations
Map URLs and plan redirects
Validate content, subscriptions, and newsletter delivery after launch
Managed hosting, security, and performance · wordpress.com
WordPress.com discusses managed hosting, bandwidth, a global CDN, storage, and security protections. The supplied Ghost text focuses on publishing features without explaining these operational subjects.
What publishers should evaluate in managed hosting
Document verified security and recovery provisions
Explain bandwidth, storage, and plan limits
Publish reproducible performance measurements
Custom domain selection and transfer · wordpress.com
WordPress.com provides domain discovery and transfer links and discusses domain pricing. Ghost describes brand control but does not explain domain setup or transfer in the supplied text.
Choose a memorable publication domain
Distinguish domain registration, connection, and transfer
Document verified domain connection requirements
Troubleshoot setup and launch checks
Content ownership and audience portability · substack.com
Substack explicitly addresses ownership of intellectual property, mailing lists, and subscriber payments. Ghost emphasizes website branding and membership management but does not state ownership or portability terms in the supplied excerpt.
Explain content ownership using applicable terms
Clarify control of subscriber data and mailing lists
Document verified export options and limitations
Explain payment relationships and exit considerations
Plan to beat them
1. Prioritize a publisher migration guide, checking existing Ghost resources before creating a new URL.
Closes the explicit migration topic gap exposed by WordPress.com's navigation. Use phrases such as 'publisher website migration' as candidate targets, not as proven keyword opportunities; no keyword or traffic data was supplied.
2. Publish an ownership and portability explainer reviewed against Ghost's actual terms and export capabilities.
Addresses Substack's explicit ownership messaging and the corresponding trust gap in the Ghost excerpt. Link each material claim to authoritative documentation rather than assuming feature parity.
3. Create a managed-hosting guide with verified security, recovery, storage, and bandwidth details.
Addresses operational topics that WordPress.com explains but the supplied Ghost text omits. State plan-specific limits and avoid unsupported uptime or security promises.
4. Measure representative Ghost pages on mobile and desktop, fix measured bottlenecks, and document the test conditions.
WordPress.com foregrounds speed and CDN benefits, while Ghost's excerpt supplies no performance evidence. This closes a speed-evidence gap; the supplied texts do not establish that Ghost is slower.
5. Add a custom-domain guide covering registration versus connection versus transfer, with verified setup instructions.
Closes the domain topic gap while extending Ghost's existing branding message. Evaluate 'custom domain for a publication' and related phrases before selecting page titles; search demand is unknown.
6. Link the verified guides from relevant product pages, Resources, and contextual homepage sections.
WordPress.com directly exposes migration, hosting, and domains in its navigation; comparable topic links are absent from the supplied Ghost excerpt. Descriptive internal links would improve discovery without assuming a backlink deficit.
7. Add named reviewers, review dates, source links, and verified publisher examples to the new guides, then monitor search impressions and clicks by topic.
Strengthens trust around migration, ownership, and hosting claims. WordPress.com displays a review rating, whereas no comparable evidence appears in the Ghost excerpt; measurement is needed because ranking and authority data are unavailable.
Phone speed
These are Lighthouse lab measurements, not a real-user Core Web Vitals verdict.
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