Ghost search comparison
Ghost search comparison: native search vs Vellumine
Ghost native search is a convenient baseline. Vellumine is a managed search and analytics platform for publishers who want search to become a discovery and strategy layer.
Choose based on how important search is
Small publications may be fine with the built-in experience. Larger archives and paid publications usually need deeper discovery.
- Use Ghost native search whenYour archive is small, readers rarely search, and you do not need analytics or relevance controls.
- Use Vellumine whenSearch matters for retention, older content discovery, member conversion, or editorial insight.
- Use a custom build whenYour team wants to own search infrastructure, UI, analytics events, and ongoing maintenance.
What Vellumine adds
Vellumine combines Ghost integration, search relevance, UI customization, and analytics in one managed service.
- Full-text and semantic searchHelp readers find posts by content, not just exact remembered titles.
- Privacy-first analyticsLearn from reader intent without building invasive tracking.
- Ghost-first setupConnect the Ghost Admin API, sync content, and add a single script tag.
Feature comparison
A practical comparison for Ghost publishers deciding whether native search is enough.
| Feature | Ghost native | Vellumine |
|---|---|---|
| Full-text post body search | Limited | Yes |
| Typo tolerance | Limited controls | Yes |
| Semantic search | No | Available |
| Search analytics | No | Yes |
| Custom templates | Theme dependent | Built in |
| Members-only discovery | Limited | Supported without leaking full content |
See Vellumine on a real Ghost publication
The Vellumine product blog runs on Ghost and uses the same drop-in search script customers install on their own sites. The demo site remains available for a focused interactive walkthrough.
Frequently asked questions
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