Jannis Fedoruk-Betschki, founder of Magic Pages

Hey! I'm Jannis 👋

I built Magic Pages because I believe technical complexity shouldn't kill great ideas before they spread their wings.

I'm the person behind every support email, every feature decision, and every "let me take a look at that for you" message. When you email Magic Pages, you're emailing me directly.

My Story

How a developer's frustration with hosting headaches turned into a mission to keep creative sparks alive.

It started with my own creative spark. Back in 2018, I discovered Ghost and fell in love with its focus on writing and publishing. The platform was beautiful, the community was inspiring, and I could see the potential for something amazing.

But then came the reality check. Setting up hosting, configuring domains, managing email deliverability, handling updates... The technical friction was crushing that initial excitement. I'm a developer, so I could figure it out, but I watched countless creators get stuck in the same place.

Here's the thing that really got to me: People would get excited about starting their blog or newsletter, choose Ghost because it's amazing, and then... nothing. They'd get overwhelmed by the hosting options, confused by the technical setup, or frustrated when their emails weren't delivering properly.

That creative spark — that initial excitement about sharing their ideas with the world — was getting dimmed by technical complexity. And that just didn't sit right with me.

So in 2023, I decided to do something about it. I launched Magic Pages with a simple mission: provide Ghost hosting that actually works the way it should, with the kind of support I wish I'd had when I was starting out.

No ticket systems. No corporate speak. No "have you tried turning it off and on again?" responses. Just real help from someone who genuinely cares about your success.

Today, Magic Pages hosts over 600 publishers. Every support email still comes to me personally. Every feature request gets my direct attention. Every person who chooses Magic Pages gets the same level of care I'd want for myself.

The "magic" isn't about technology — it's about transformation. It's that moment when a blogger realizes their site just works. When a business owner discovers they can email me directly instead of fighting with a chatbot. When technical worries disappear and people can focus on what they do best: creating.

Why I Do This Differently

Most hosting companies scale by becoming less personal. I'm intentionally staying small and human.

What Most Hosting Companies Do

  • Route you through ticket systems
  • Give generic, templated responses
  • Focus on scale over service
  • Treat you like a number

What I Do at Magic Pages

  • Answer emails personally
  • Give real solutions for your specific situation
  • Focus on your success, not just uptime
  • Remember your name and your project

Here's My Promise

When you email Magic Pages, you're emailing me directly. When you have a problem, I am personally invested in solving it. When you succeed, I celebrate with you. That's not marketing speak — that's just how I work.

And here's something important: As Magic Pages grows and I eventually bring on amazing people to help, you'll still get that same personal, human support. I'll make sure anyone who joins the team shares my passion for genuinely helping creators succeed. The Magic Pages way of doing support isn't going anywhere — promise.

The Numbers

I believe in transparency. Here's what Magic Pages looks like today.

600+
Happy publishers
4.9/5
Support rating
5%
Revenue donated to Ghost

What People Are Saying

"I needed a new home for my former Substack newsletter. Magic Pages let me import the subscribers, even though I had already deleted my Substack account. Honestly, Jannis is the best part about the service! Ghost is great, but Ghost is inscrutable. Jannis offered me all the help that I needed."
— Mitchell Allen, pencilpaperparacosm.com

What I'm Building

Magic Pages isn't just hosting — it's a complete publishing platform designed around your success.

Hosting That Actually Works

99.9% uptime, global CDN, automatic updates, daily backups. All the technical stuff you need, handled perfectly so you don't have to think about it.

Newsletter Excellence

Reliable email delivery, generous sending limits, custom domains, and personal help optimizing your deliverability. Your newsletters will actually reach people.

Beautiful Themes

All official Ghost themes plus Magic Pages exclusives (Vienna, Berlin, Kyiv). I also build custom themes if you want something uniquely yours.

Open Source Contributions

I give back to the Ghost ecosystem with tools like Ghost Typesense (search), Ghost Myrtle (demo content), and more. Plus 5% of revenue goes to Ghost Foundation.

What My Support Actually Looks Like

I'm genuinely happy to help with everything Magic Pages related. Here's exactly what you can expect.

I'll Personally Help You With

Domain & Email Setup

Custom domains, DNS, SSL, email deliverability — I'll walk you through everything.

Migration Help

Moving from WordPress, Substack, or anywhere else? I'll handle the transfer.

Platform Questions

Anything about Magic Pages features, settings, or configurations.

Ghost Basics

Getting started with Ghost, publishing, basic troubleshooting.

Strategy & Best Practices

Content strategy, newsletter growth, publishing workflows.

Technical Troubleshooting

If something's not working right, I'll figure out why and fix it.

For Ghost Core Issues

I'm happy to take a look at any Ghost-related problems, but I want to be transparent: I don't control Ghost's core features or bug fixes. For the best help with Ghost itself, try:

But honestly? Email me anyway if you're stuck. I might be able to point you in the right direction.

Need Something Custom?

Sometimes you need something beyond standard hosting. I love helping Magic Pages customers with custom solutions when my expertise can make a real difference.

Consulting & Strategy

Need help with Ghost workflows, content strategy, or technical guidance? I offer consulting sessions to help you get the most out of your publishing setup.

Custom Theme Development

Want a completely unique design that perfectly represents your brand? I create custom Ghost themes tailored to your specific needs.

Starting at $2,000 Learn more →
600+ Publishers Strong

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