🔗 Small Web, Big Voice
Andre argues that independent blogging isn’t about scale at all, but about integrity — choosing a place you control, writing in your own voice, and keeping the web human.
I read this post this morning while I was perusing my RSS feeds with a coffee. Firstly, I’m not sharing this because Andre called out my blog (although being bundled with people like Rach and Manu is extremely flattering). I’m sharing it because I agree with everything he says in the post.
Having a place on the web that I’m 100% in control of, where I can share my own thoughts, feelings, and opinions is very powerful for me. Over time this blog has evolved from me sharing technical posts most of the time, to a legit personal blog with a technical twist.
Despite what sites like ProBlogger say, I don’t have a niche, and I don’t try to grow my audience (I don’t even know how big my audience is). I just write whatever is on my mind at any given time, and people usually get in touch with me to discuss the topic. It’s fantastic.
If you’re on the fence about starting a blog, I implore you to do so. It’s probably the best thing I’ve ever done with a computer. If you, please drop me an email with the link - I love discovering new blogs!
Andre argues that independent blogging isn’t about scale at all, but about integrity — choosing a place you control, writing in your own voice, and keeping the web human.