How to Connect Outpost to Ghost
Quick explanation of how to connect your Ghost site to Outpost using Ghost's API integration system.
Documentation
How to Add PayPal as an Option in Your Outpost Tip Jar Using a Business PayPal Account
How to add PayPal as a donation option in Ghost for Luna level customers
How do I change the price of my Ghost Gift Subscription?
To change the price of Gift Subscriptions to your Ghost site, go to Default Plans under the Subscriptions tab in
How do I change the name of a Ghost Gift Subscription?
In your Outpost Control Center, go to the Subscriptions tab and select Plans:
From there, you'll be able to edit
How can I see which members have received a Gift Subscription to my Ghost site?
Outpost automatically adds tags to your readers who give or receive Gift Subscriptions, making it easy to communicate with each
How can I see which readers have given Gift Subscriptions to my Ghost site?
Outpost automatically adds tags to your readers who give or receive Gift Subscriptions, making it easy to communicate with each
How do I offer Gift Subscriptions for my Ghost site?
Outpost makes Ghost Gift Subscriptions easy, including The Best Damn Autoresponder for Ghost to handle client communication for you!
Can people who gift Ghost Gift Subscriptions schedule the gift subscription?
Absolutely! Outpost makes it easy to schedule a gift subscription to your Ghost site to begin on certain days, such
What happens when a Ghost Gift Subscription comes to an end?
When a gift subscription to your Ghost site is starting to come to a close, Outpost's Autoresponder automatically reaches out
How do Ghost Gift Subscriptions work?
Outpost makes it as simple as can be for Ghost newsletters and sites to offer gift subscriptions, with no work
How do I change the text of the Tip Jar Buttons on my Ghost site?
Outpost makes it easy to change your Tip Jar Buttons for your Ghost site
How do I change the text of the Ghost Gift Subscription button?
To change the text of your Outpost Buttons for Ghost, click on Create Button on the homepage of your Outpost
All About Intelligent Calls to Action (CTAs)
Outpost's Intelligent CTAs show different messages to different kinds of readers automatically, helping to get more readers and convert free subscribers to paying members.
How Do I Send Personalized Emails to Ghost Readers?
Outpost makes it easy to send personalized emails to your subscribers via our Autoresponder, which is the Best Damn Autoresponder
How do I see/export/email the members who have given me tips in Ghost?
When an existing member donates via the Outpost Tip Jar using Stripe, we automatically put a "gave_a_donation" label
How do I have Outpost Autoresponder emails sent from my domain?
By default, Outpost sends emails from our domain (admin@outpost.pub), but they have your name and reply address. The
How do I automatically add paying Ghost subscribers to my paid podcast? (Luna+)
Currently, we offer this integration for Transistor.fm only, but we'll be adding more integrations in the future. If you
How do I add a complimentary subscription to my Ghost site?
In your Outpost Control Center, select Members under the Members tab:
If you're adding a complimentary subscription for a new
How do I remove expired Ghost subscribers from my paid podcast?
Under the Account tab, go to Integrations:
Scroll down to the Transistor FM integration:
Select "Remove cancelled or lapsed paying
What happens with my paid podcast if a Ghost member changes their email address?
Outpost detects the change to your Ghost member and updates the Transistor.fm account immediately to keep them in sync.
How do I connect my Transistor.fm podcast to Outpost?
In the Outpost Control Center, select Integrations in the Account tab:
Retrieve your API key from Transistor.fm and paste
Does the Outpost Autoresponder send emails to people who have unsubscribed from emails in Ghost?
Outpost does not send promotional emails to users who have unsubscribed in Ghost. That way, you won't get angry emails
Having an issue?
If you're having issues with Ghost, have a look at their Help Pages. If you are having an issue with
How Do I Get Plausible running on my Ghost site?
In your Outpost Control Center, go to Integrations under the Account tab:
Once in Integrations, select Connect to Plausible:
Almost
How do I know when someone gives me a tip on Ghost?
Currently, if someone gives you a tip via Stripe, we will send you an email with information about who gave
How do I change who gets notified of a new tip?
In your Outpost Control Center, select Notifications from the Account dropdown:
There, you can change who gets notified of a
Why is Plausible Analytics better than Google Analytics?
Privacy. Google Analytics relies on a cookie controlled by Google, and is likely illegal under the European Union's GDPR. You
Why are Plausible Analytics' numbers different from Google Analytics/Ghost Analytics/other measurement tools?
Though it may seem counterintuitive, analytics are an art, not a science.
Each analytics tool works somewhat differently, for instance
How do I change what discount is offered in an Outpost Autoresponder Action/email?
Go to the Autoresponder tab in your Outpost Control Center.
Select the Action you'd like to change the discount in:
How do I upgrade to a higher level plan?
If you are currently on the Space Station plan and want to upgrade to Luna, go to your Outpost Control
How do I create my own Tip Buttons?
You should have three Tip Jar options in the Ghost dynamic menu, but if for some reason you do not,
How do I put a Tip Button in a Ghost post or Outpost email?
To add a Tip Jar to your post, page or email, open the post and go to the spot where
How do I see my Plausible Analytics dashboard?
Log in to your Outpost Control Center, and select Analytics Dashboard:
How do I add Paypal as an option in the Tip Button on Ghost?
Start by logging into your PayPal, then go to Paypal Buttons to create a button. You can just accept the
How do I set up a Group Subscription on Outpost?
Under Subscriptions, select Group Subscriptions:
On the right, select the green Add New button:
Follow the prompts to create your
How do I change the name or email address that the Outpost Autoresponder is sent from?
In the Email Settings dropdown menu, select Design & Settings:
In Design & Settings, you can change the email address and name
Can I change the design or fonts of the Outpost Autoresponder email templates?
Yes! Select Design & Settings in the Email Settings dropdown menu in your Outpost Control Center:
There, you can customize your
How do I add or remove recipients of Outpost Reports?
In the Outpost Control Center, select Manage Recipients under the Reports tab:
You can turn reports on or off with
How do I change the name of my site?
In your Outpost Control Center, find Publication Details under the Account tab:
There, you'll be able to change your Publication
How do I edit or change the text of an Autoresponder email in Outpost?
Go to the Autoresponder tab in your Outpost Control Center, and select Change on the Action you want to edit:
How do I turn on or off individual Actions/emails in the Outpost Autoresponder?
Each individual Autoresponder action can be controlled in the Autoresponder tab in the Outpost Control Center (OCC). In each section,
How do I log in to Outpost?
Go to admin.outpost.pub and select Login:
You will be prompted to enter your email address and password:
How do I turn on or off the Autoresponder in Outpost?
Select Autoresponder from the Outpost menu, and you'll encounter The Big Off/On Button. We recommend keeping it turned off
What kind of website do I need to have to use Outpost?
Outpost works only with Ghost, which we think is the best platform for building a subscription-based, notification-driven website. If you
How do I sign up for Outpost?
First, make sure that your Ghost account is Creator or higher, Stripe is connected, and you have at least one
How do Outpost Group Subscriptions work?
The Group Subscription is an Outpost feature that lets you sell a group subscription to a business, school, or organization
What happens if someone unsubscribes from Autoresponder promotional emails?
If a user clicks "unsubscribe" from an Outpost-sent Autoresponder email, they are given the opportunity to unsubscribe just from Outpost
What timezone do you use to create the daily report?
When you register for Outpost, we pull in the time zone that your publication is set to. We then calculate
What happens when my free trial ends?
As your free trial is coming to a close, we will send you a series of emails asking you to
What is Plausible Analytics?
We use Plausible Analytics to measure page views and engagement on your website. It’s like Google Analytics, only they
What are the requirements for my Ghost website to use Outpost?
In order for us to create a tip button and do member management, you need to have your Ghost site
What payment methods does Outpost accept?
Outpost generally accepts payments through credit cards via Stripe, much like your Ghost site does. We can also accept payment
Does Outpost host websites?
Generally speaking, Outpost does not host Ghost websites. The vast majority of Outpost clients use GhostPro to host their sites,
What percentage of tips does Outpost take?
Outpost does not take any percent of your tips, whether that is through Stripe or Paypal. Stripe or Paypal charge