Ghost

Ghost is an open-source content management system and publishing platform designed specifically for creating blogs and online publications. It provides a clean, distraction-free writing interface with a Markdown editor and live preview. Ghost offers built-in membership and subscription features, enabling publishers to monetize content through paid subscriptions. The platform includes SEO optimization, AMP support, and social media integrations out of the box. Ghost supports custom themes and provides a powerful templating system using Handlebars. It can be self-hosted or used as a managed service through Ghost(Pro). Ghost is built on Node.js and designed for speed, simplicity, and modern publishing workflows.