How to Deploy and Publish a Ghost Blog
Introduction#
In this tutorial, we'll walk you through every step of setting up and releasing a Ghost blog on the Oikos platform. Since Ghost is an open-source platform made for professional publication, bloggers who prefer to concentrate on creating content rather than bothering about technical setup should consider using it. It's never been easier to set up and maintain your blog than with Oikos by Nife. Now let's begin the detailed instructions!
Step 1: Registering#
First things first, go to launch.nife.io, the Oikos platform, and log in [email protected]. There are multiple ways to log in: Bitbucket, GitLab, GitHub, Google, and Bitbucket. Entering your email address and password will allow you to quickly create an account if you're a new user. After logging in, a plan selection prompt will appear. A 14-day free trial is available from Oikos, which is perfect if you just want to start installing one application. However, you might want to look into one of Oikos' more extensive plans if you intend to manage larger projects or install several applications. Check out our plans here for more details!
Step 2: Using the Marketplace to Install a Ghost Blog#
After choosing your plan and logging in, it's time to launch Ghost Blog. Consider the Oikos Marketplace as a storefront for applications, where a plethora of programs are available for quick deployment. To access the Marketplace, navigate as follows: The Marketplace is located in the sidebar. When you click on it, a variety of applications that are ready for deployment will appear.
Locate Ghost Blog and Launch: Navigate the Marketplace until you locate Ghost Blog. After finding it, click on it to start the deployment procedure.
Oikos does all of the heavy lifting, installing the application and customizing everything for you, once you click the Deploy button.
If you're curious about how Ghost compares to WordPress, check out this article on Ghost vs. WordPress. For more insights into why Ghost might be the right choice for you, you can also read a comprehensive review of the Ghost blogging platform here.
Step 3: Getting to the Ghost Admin Panel#
It takes about 90 seconds for the DNS to resolve and the blog to load after your application has been deployed. At this point, you can go ahead and open the Ghost admin panel. Get the Admin Panel Open: Put /ghost at the end of the URL of your blog in the address bar of your browser, then press Enter. You will then be able to access the Ghost admin panel.
Create Your Blog: To get started, you must provide some basic information. Put in your email address, password, complete name, and site title. You'll need this email address and password for future logins, so be sure to keep them safe. Click Create Account once all the information has been entered.
Step 4: Compose Your First Blog Post and Publish It#
It's time to publish your first blog post after configuring your Ghost admin! Compose Your Article: You can choose to Write Your First Post from the Ghost dashboard. After you click it, you can begin writing your blog post. Write your content in the editor and enter a catchy title. To enhance the engagement of your article, you can also include images by utilizing the Add Image tool.
Publish Your Post: It's time to put your article online once you're satisfied with it. When you click the Publish button, a menu will show up. Choose Right Now if you want to post right away. You can select a later date if you would rather plan your post for later.