Modern Ghost-Theme -- Aurora (Glassmorphism Design)

Live Demo

See Aurora in action at https://hsalem.com

Aurora - Modern Ghost Theme with Glassmorphism Design

Transform your Ghost blog into a stunning, modern publication with Aurora - a premium theme featuring cutting-edge glassmorphism design, gradient accents, and professional typography.

What Makes Aurora Special

Aurora isn't just another Ghost theme. It's a complete publishing experience designed for content creators who want their blog to stand out with modern aesthetics and powerful features.

Glassmorphism Design - Semi-transparent surfaces with beautiful backdrop blur effects create depth and visual interest throughout your site.

Dark Mode + 5 Color Presets - Give your readers options. Choose from Default, Warm (reduced eye strain), Minimal, High Contrast (accessibility-focused), or True Black (OLED-optimized).

Built for Monetization - Full membership support with automatic paywalls, content previews, tier management, and smart CTAs that adapt based on visitor status.

Key Features

Reader Experience

• Reading Progress Bar - Glassmorphic progress indicator with percentage display
• Auto-Generated Table of Contents - Sticky sidebar with active section tracking (desktop) and collapsible mobile version
• Related Posts Algorithm - Smart tag-based recommendations to keep readers engaged
• Professional Print Styles - Beautiful printed articles with optimized typography
• Breadcrumbs Navigation - Easy navigation through your content hierarchy

Design & Customization

• 20 Custom Settings - Configure everything from Ghost Admin without touching code
• Professional Typography System - Modular scale (12px-60px) with CSS variables for easy customization
• Responsive Grid - Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop
• Custom Sections - Spotlight posts, News section, Top tags, Subscribe sections, Featured header
• Beautiful Error Pages - Custom 404 and error pages with animations

Membership & Monetization

• Automatic Paywalls - Lock content for members/paid subscribers
• Content Previews - Teaser before paywall to drive conversions
• Membership Badges - Visual indicators showing access levels
• Smart CTAs - Different prompts for non-members, free members, and paid tiers
• Portal Integration - Seamless sign up, sign in, and account management
• Floating Subscribe - Dismissible CTA that appears on scroll (non-members only)

Technical Excellence

• Accessible - WCAG compliant with proper ARIA labels and keyboard navigation
• Performance Optimized - Lightweight, fast-loading, preloaded assets
• SEO Ready - Proper meta tags, structured data, semantic HTML
• GScan Validated - Passes all Ghost Marketplace requirements
• HTML5 Compliant - W3C validated, no errors

What's Included

• Complete Ghost theme (aurora.zip)
• Comprehensive documentation (40+ pages)
• Installation guide
• Customization tutorials
• Typography system reference
• Development setup instructions
• 6 months email support

Technical Details

• Compatible with: Ghost 5.0.0+
• Fonts: Inter (sans-serif), Georgia (serif), JetBrains Mono (code)
• Build System: Gulp + PostCSS with autoprefixer
• Responsive Breakpoints: Mobile (< 768px), Tablet (768-1024px), Desktop (1024px+)
• Browser Support: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest 2 versions)

Perfect For

• Professional bloggers
• Content creators
• Tech publications
• Magazine-style sites
• Membership sites
• News websites
• Long-form writers
• Anyone wanting a modern, professional Ghost theme

Quick Setup

1. Download the aurora.zip file
2. Upload to Ghost Admin → Settings → Design → Upload theme
3. Activate the theme
4. Customize settings in Ghost Admin
5. You're live!

Why Choose Aurora?

Modern Aesthetics - Stand out with glassmorphism design that's on-trend and timeless

Reader-First - Every feature designed to enhance the reading experience (18px article text, 1.8 line-height, sticky TOC, reading progress)

Monetization Ready - Complete membership system built-in, no plugins needed

Developer Friendly - Clean code, CSS variables, modular structure, well-documented

Support Included - 6 months of email support with 24-48 hour response time

Live Demo

See Aurora in action at https://hsalem.com

License

• Use on unlimited sites you own
• Free updates for Ghost compatibility
• Lifetime access to purchased version
• Each client site requires separate license
• No redistribution or resale

Support

Email: me@hsalem.com

Response time: 24-48 hours

Duration: 6 months from purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I customize the colors?

A: Yes! Choose from 5 color presets or enable Advanced Colors to set custom values for background, text, surface, border, and muted colors.

Q: Do I need coding knowledge?

A: No. All major customizations can be done through Ghost Admin settings. Advanced customizations require CSS/HTML knowledge.

Q: Is this compatible with Ghost membership features?

A: Absolutely! Aurora has complete built-in support for Ghost memberships, paywalls, and paid subscriptions.

Q: Will this work on my existing Ghost site?

A: Yes, as long as you're running Ghost 5.0.0 or higher. Simply upload and activate.

Q: Can I get a refund?

A: Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. Please review the demo site before purchasing.

Aurora is an independent Ghost theme and is not affiliated with Ghost Foundation. Based on the Casper theme. Copyright © 2025 Salem.