SQLite vs MySQL for Self-Hosted Ghost: When to Switch
SQLite is perfect for local Ghost dev; MySQL 8 is the production standard. Here is when to switch, how migration works, and what Ghost 5.0 clarified.
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Harish Chouhan
Ghost 5.0: MySQL 8, Faster Boot Times, and Stable APIs
Ghost 5.0 (May 2022) standardized on MySQL 8 for production, simplified API versioning, and delivered measurable boot-time and memory improvements for busy member-driven sites.
Portal Explained: How Ghost 4.0 Handles Signups Without Custom Code
Ghost 4.0 Portal embeds signup, login, and Stripe checkout on any theme—no custom JavaScript required. Here is how it works and how to configure it.
Ghost 4.0: Portal, Newsletters, and Performance at Scale
Ghost 4.0 (March 2021) graduated memberships to production with Portal, native newsletters, lazy-loaded responsive images, and major backend performance gains.
Stripe + Ghost Members: A Publisher’s First 30 Days
Your first month running paid Ghost memberships with Stripe: setup, seed content, soft launch, and the retention habits that matter before month two.
Headless Ghost: Building a Static Front End Without Losing the Admin
Ghost 3.0 made headless publishing practical: keep the admin and APIs, ship a static Gatsby or Next.js front end. Here is how the architecture works and what to watch for.
Ghost 3.0: Memberships, Subscriptions, and the JAMstack Pivot
Ghost 3.0 (October 2019) embedded memberships, Stripe subscriptions, and headless JAMstack workflows—turning Ghost into subscription infrastructure for independent publishers.