Overview:

Letterpad is a comprehensive blog publishing engine designed to simplify the process of managing and publishing content for blogs or websites. It offers features such as a fully developed admin dashboard, domain mapping, inline editing, customizable layouts, brand color personalization, database options, integrations with media platforms, multi-user installations, page builder for creatives, grammar checker, SEO optimization, theme options, and server-rendered blogs.

Features:

• Fully Developed Admin Dashboard and Website: Get started quickly with a ready-to-use admin dashboard and customizable website.
• Domain Mapping: Easily map your custom domain to your Letterpad blog.
• Inline Editing: Edit content directly on the website with inline editing capabilities.
• Grid and List Layout: Choose between grid and list layouts for displaying content.
• Customizable Brand Color: Personalize your blog with a customizable brand color.
• Database Options: Use either MySQL or SQLite3 for your database.
• Integrations: Seamlessly integrate with Cloudinary and Unsplash for media management.
• Multi-User Install: Letterpad supports multi-user installations by default.
• Creatives - Page Builder: Create photostories, portfolios, photoblogs, and showcases with the Creatives page builder.
• Grammar Checker: Integration with Grammarly ensures content is free of errors.
• SEO Optimization: Built-in SEO features help boost blog visibility.
• Server Rendered Blog: Enjoy the benefits of a server-rendered blog for optimal performance.
• Themes: Choose from three themes and contribute your own designs.

Installation:

To install Letterpad:

1. Clone the project.
2. Change to the project directory.
3. Copy apps/admin/.env.sample to apps/admin/.env and set the SECRET_KEY to a unique value.
4. Copy apps/client/.env.sample to apps/client/.env and set the CLIENT_ID in apps/client/.env. You can find the CLIENT_ID by logging into your admin dashboard and navigating to Settings > Keys.
5. If using Docker, run Letterpad using the provided command.

Summary:

Letterpad offers a variety of features such as domain mapping, customizable layouts, integrations with media platforms, SEO optimization, and theme customization. It simplifies content management with an inline editor, grammar checker, and a server-rendered blog for optimal performance. The platform supports multi-user installations, creative page building, and offers a range of customization options for bloggers and website owners.