Blog
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Why should individuals have a personal website?
Creating a personal website can be a transformative step for individuals, offering numerous benefits across various aspects of personal and professional life. Here are some compelling reasons to consider:
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Why Personal Blogs Are Valuable Even If They Don’t Generate Income
Personal blogs, even if they don’t generate income, hold immense value as tools for self-growth, thought organization, and connecting with others. Below is a detailed explanation of why personal blogging…
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Digital Gardens vs. AI Scraping
Digital gardens are a pretty cool twist on how we share knowledge online. Unlike regular blogs that list posts by date, digital gardens are more like growing a web of…
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Are You Really Going to Hide Your Content Because You’re Scared of AI Scraping?
Lately, I’ve been seeing this trend in the indie web community. People are getting spooked about AI scraping their content, so they’re putting everything behind login walls or email gates.…
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Error when trying to login with IndieAuth
This is the error I get when I login to https://indieauth.com/ You do not have permission to access this page. Please log in and try again. Maybe I should quit…
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Balancing “Wholeness” and “Organization” in Blogging — A Digital Garden Approach
Introduction When running a blog, the dilemma of “Should I split my content by topic?” versus “Should I present everything as my whole self?” is a common struggle. People with…
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Own your data
“Own your data” means maintaining control and ownership over your personal or organizational data by ensuring: These principles empower privacy, security, and user autonomy.
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How should blogs and microblogs be used differently?
Blogs and microblogs serve different purposes and cater to different audiences, so they should be used differently to maximize their effectiveness. Here’s a breakdown of how each can be utilized:
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The Return to Personal Websites: A Realistic Possibility?
Interest in personal websites and blogs is resurging as users seek alternatives to social media. Key reasons include: Conclusion: Personal websites offer privacy, control, and meaningful engagement, making them a…
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Publish on your own site, syndicate elsewhere
Publish content on your website first to retain ownership, boost SEO, and build authority. Then syndicate to platforms like Medium or LinkedIn to expand reach and drive traffic back to…
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WordPress VS Ghost.org: Pagespeed
People were telling me that Ghost.org is way faster than WordPress. So I had to try it myself. I optimized my WordPress page, and also created a ghost.org page, and…
