Abstract27
Website design for online magazines and independent media
Launch or migrate an online magazine or independent media site: articles, newsletter, subscriptions, several authors. From £25 a month.
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An online magazine lives on three things: articles that are a pleasure to read, a newsletter that builds loyalty and, once the readership is there, subscriptions. Abstract27 builds and runs magazines and independent media that bring all three together, and migrates your archives without losing your rankings. We design, host and maintain them for £25 a month, with no setup fee.
Media websites we designed and run. Click a site to read the case study.
What a online magazine website needs
- A great reading experience: editorial layout, sections, search, pages that load fast even with thousands of articles.
- A built-in newsletter: every article can go out by email, with no separate tool.
- Paid subscriptions and members-only content, paid through Stripe.
- Several authors, with their profiles, permissions and bylines.
- Archive migration from WordPress, Substack or elsewhere, with a redirect for every old address.
- Space for partners and sponsored content, clearly labelled.
What your readers will see
Running an independent media website
- Sponsored content labelled as such: the ASA's CAP Code requires marketing to be obviously identifiable, including advertorials.
- Your data is yours: articles and subscriber list can be exported at any time, with no platform lock-in.
- Clear legal pages: who publishes the magazine, privacy and cookie policy, terms for subscribers.
New website, redesign or migration: we handle it
No website yet? We build it. A site on Wix, WordPress, Squarespace or a directory platform? We rebuild it and move your content, redirecting every old address so you keep your Google rankings. Then we stay on: updates, backups and changes on request. The editorial team focuses on the work; we run the website.
Built on Ghost, open-source software you own
Every site we build runs on Ghost®, the open-source publishing platform. The editor is as simple as writing an email, the newsletter is built in, pages load fast, and your content and subscriber list can be exported at any time — nothing is locked in. Ghost is the only platform we build on.
What we have built
- DoYouSpeakLondon — an online magazine about London moved from WordPress to Ghost: 173 articles migrated and a weekly newsletter.
- APAR.TV — 8,000+ articles migrated from WordPress to Ghost: a slow, ad-saturated site turned into a fast, profitable media outlet.
- Media Moolah — an independent publication about media monetisation, launched on Ghost with its newsletter.
- Français à Londres — the go-to media for French speakers in London.
Price
A managed website costs £25 a month in one language or £40 a month bilingual: design and build, hosting, security updates, daily backups, newsletter and content changes on request. No setup fee, first version as fast as you need it (the same day if urgent, otherwise within a week), cancel any time. See plans and pricing.
How it works
- Free call. You tell us about your organisation and what the site must do; we tell you exactly what we would build.
- A first version as fast as you need it. We adapt to you: the same day if it is urgent, otherwise within a week. We set up your pages, newsletter and forms. If you prefer, we build it first on a beta site of ours: you check that everything works, and only when it suits you do we move it to your official domain, safely.
- We run it for you. Hosting, updates, backups and changes on request are included. You publish when you want, we handle the rest. We adapt to what you need — our client reviews say so.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online magazine website cost?
With Abstract27, £25 a month in one language or £40 bilingual: design, hosting, updates and changes included, with no setup fee. Large newsletter volumes have an add-on shown on our pricing page.
How do I start an online magazine?
Pick an editorial line and sections, set up a fast website with a built-in newsletter, publish regularly, then open subscriptions once the readership is there. We handle all the technical side.
Can we sell subscriptions?
Yes: monthly or yearly subscriptions, members-only content, card payments through Stripe.
Can you migrate our WordPress archive?
Yes: APAR.TV migrated 8,000+ articles and DoYouSpeakLondon 173, with a redirect for every old address.
Can several authors publish?
Yes: each author has their own login, profile and byline; you keep final approval if you wish.
How should sponsored content be shown?
Clearly labelled as advertising: the ASA's CAP Code requires marketing, including advertorials, to be obviously identifiable.
Our publication is on Substack: can you move it?
Yes. We move your posts and subscribers; your list is yours and stays exportable.
How fast can the magazine be live?
As fast as you need: the same day if it is urgent, otherwise within a week; an archive migration is scheduled after the audit. If you prefer, the first version lives on a beta site first, then we move it to your official domain, safely.
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Our work in this sector
All case studies →
Website creation for an independent online magazine: DoYouSpeakLondon, from WordPress to Ghost
How Abstract27 moved doyouspeaklondon.com off WordPress and onto managed Ghost CMS: 173 articles migrated, a six-world editorial taxonomy, a free weekly newsletter, and a publisher who now sells sponsored features herself.
WordPress to Ghost migration: how APAR.TV rescued its media with a full rebuild
How migrating 8,000+ articles from WordPress to Ghost turned APAR.TV from a slow, ad-saturated site into a fast, profitable media outlet. A full case study of the rebuild.
Case study: MediaMoolah.com — an independent web publication powered by Ghost
How setting up Ghost let Ronan Petillon launch Media Moolah, a publication devoted to media growth and monetisation. Performance, built-in SEO and simpler content management: behind the scenes of a successful launch.
Français à Londres
Français à Londres is the community platform of reference for French speakers in London.
Les Menus Plaisir
Les Menus Plaisir is a bilingual site of gourmet recipes, good tips and more.
What our clients say
5.0/5 · 30 client reviews, 20 of them on Google
What our clients say about working with Abstract27: websites designed, built and run for them.
Jérémy is a professional who listens, is responsive, and always offers sound advice. He brought my design to life, respecting my wishes down to the smallest detail, while finding simple and effective solutions so I can easily manage my website. Always available and incredibly patient, he truly takes the time to help and find solutions. It's a real pleasure to work with him, and I recommend him without hesitation!
Valérie A. · ★★★★★ · October 2026 · Google review
Working with Abstract was one of the best professional decisions I made to boost my online presence and digital prospecting efforts. I initially built my website on Webflow, but I quickly realized that I wouldn't be able to easily manage updates because the system is complex… whereas with Abstract, it's very intuitive… a breeze. Jérémie did an exceptional job giving the site the look and feel I envisioned. He also gave me invaluable advice on streamlining and optimizing the customer experience. I'm thrilled: I'm autonomous, efficient, and well-structured.
Anne V. · ★★★★★ · October 2026 · Google review
I contacted Jérémie and Abstrat27 to create the website for my financial education platform. I had a specific set of requirements: to translate the brand strategy and graphic charter developed beforehand, to secure the content, especially the paid courses, while retaining full ownership of my content, and above all, to have a user-friendly website that I could easily update as I produced new content (I'm completely unfamiliar with computers). They succeeded! The website accurately reflects my vision, and I have complete autonomy to update it as my content evolves. I'm truly delighted with the result, and a huge thank you to Jérémie, who guided me and kept me focused on all my requirements. I highly recommend them!
anais S. · ★★★★★ · September 2026 · Google review
We used Abstrat27 to set up our website using Ghost and couldn't be happier. Jérémie really listened to what we needed, understood our vision and came up with great advice. From start to full migration, everything was handled efficiently. We love how easy it is to manage the website by ourselves now, which was exactly what we wanted. On top of that, Jérémie is incredibly available and explains everything clearly. Very professional, reliable and genuinely helpful! Highly recommend!
Club P. · ★★★★★ · March 2026 · Google review
I’d been using WordPress for years, but wanted something lighter and more modern. Jeremie handled the entire migration to Ghost, and honestly, he did an outstanding job. Everything went smoothly from start to finish — he was professional, responsive, and really listened to what I needed. I’m genuinely happy with the result. Ghost is a fantastic platform — clean, fast, and enjoyable to use — and Jeremie’s work made all the difference. I’d absolutely recommend him!
French A. · ★★★★★ · July 2025 · Google review
I would like to commend Jérémie Raude-Leroy for his remarkable commitment and expertise in managing our cultural and predictive platform, APAR.TV. His responsiveness and unparalleled guidance enabled a lightning-fast transition from our WordPress infrastructure to Ghost. Jérémie brilliantly orchestrated the migration of thousands of author accounts while simultaneously resetting all of our email accounts. Thanks to his expertise and professionalism, Jérémie not only met our expectations but exceeded them, delivering exemplary service. For all these reasons, we extend our sincerest thanks and affirm that he deserves our complete and unwavering trust.
Aurélien A. · ★★★★★ · June 2025 · Google review
Thank you Jeremie Raude-Leroy and Abstract27 - London Web Agency for the introduction to the Ghost #opensource solution and the help with creating and hosting our new website! It is a fantastic milestone for www.airc.digital in sharing our #openbim philosophy with the world!
Pierre S. · ★★★★★ · June 2024 · Google review
I wish I could give more than 5 stars, because the website Abstract27 made for me definitely is something else. I didn't know Ghost CMS at first and I was a bit skeptical. But I decided to take the leap of faith and oh boy was I positively surprised. Everything was done for me and the team even helped me customize the website. I've created dozens of WordPress website in the past but none matched Ghost CMS in terms of performance, ease of use and design. Thank you!!
Ayoub O. · ★★★★★ · May 2024 · Google review
I had been hosting my website on blogger and had been wanting to migrate to a fast, modern and mobile friendly platform for a while. Jérémie managed to convince me to make the move and I’m very happy he did. The result is stunning, SEO friendly and easy to maintain. And on top of that the ongoing hosting fees are very reasonable (actually cheaper than on Ghost Pro).
Franck S. · ★★★★★ · May 2024 · Google review
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Reviews checked on 31 October 2026.
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