Factum Documentation - Ghost Theme Documentation

Factum Theme Documentation

Factum is a sophisticated magazine theme designed for modern journalism and content-heavy publications. With its clean typography and thoughtful layout, Factum provides an exceptional reading experience across all devices.

Installation

Download the Factum theme ZIP file
Log in to your Ghost admin panel
Navigate to Settings → Design → Change theme
Click "Upload theme" and select the factum.zip file
Click Activate to make it live

Configuration

Navigation Setup

Go to Settings → Navigation
Add your primary navigation items
Configure secondary navigation if needed

Memberships

Factum fully supports Ghost memberships:

Set up membership tiers in Settings → Memberships
Customize signup forms
Configure paid access levels

Customization Options

Access theme settings in Settings → Design
Customize colors and typography
Configure layout options
Set up featured posts display

Features

Responsive Design: Works perfectly on all devices
Multiple Layout Options: Choose from different content layouts
SEO Optimized: Built with structured data and meta tags
Social Integration: Easy sharing and social media links
Newsletter Ready: Integrated newsletter signup forms
Related Posts: Automatic related content suggestions
Author Profiles: Detailed author information sections

Troubleshooting

Images Not Loading

Check image URLs in your content
Ensure images are optimized for web
Verify CDN settings if using external hosting

Navigation Issues

Clear your site cache
Check navigation label URLs
Ensure menu items are properly configured

Membership Problems

Verify Stripe integration if using paid tiers
Check email delivery settings
Test signup flow with different browsers

Support

For additional support with Factum theme:

Check our knowledge base for common issues
Contact our support team through the help center
Join our community forum for tips and tricks