Posts in “Blogging”

What if WordPress Didn't Exist?

Pete Moore recently responded to my Ask Me Anything post by asking what I’d use if WordPress didn’t exist. Let’s get into it…

📅 29 June 2022

What Happened When I Replied to a Sponsored Content Email?

I receive offers for sponsored content on a daily basis. I decided to reply to one of them to see what happened.

📅 05 March 2022

How I Manage Images in Jekyll

My Fosstodon pal, Ru Singh, was asking about managing images with static sites recently, so I thought I'd write about how I manage my Jekyll content.

📅 28 January 2022

How To Add Search To A Jekyll Site

When I flipped from WordPress to Jekyll, one thing I really missed was the ability to search my posts on-site. I've now added a proper search tool and this post will show you can do it too.

📅 09 December 2021

Goodbye WordPress, I've Switched To Jekyll (Again)

I've decided to leave WordPress behind and switch to Jekyll...for a second time. This post explains why.

📅 04 December 2021

The Pagination Predicament

I've removed pagination on my blog, mainly so you don't have to wade through pages, but also for SEO. Let me explain why...

📅 26 November 2021

Forget Twitter Threads; Write A Blog Post Instead!

All of the kool kids in Twitter land seem to be jumping on the bandwagon of a very annoying craze. Twitter threads. Please stop; write a blog post instead

📅 21 October 2021

Pimping My Type - Improving My Website's Typography

I recently had a session with the incredibly talented Oliver Schöndorfer of Pimp My Type, who gave some great tips for improving my website's typography.

📅 29 September 2021

The Importance Of An About Page

Having a useful about page, like mine, is very important as it lets your readers both learn about you, and connect with you.

📅 19 September 2021

The Hunt For Better WordPress Hosting

I've recently been trying to improve my WordPress hosting workflow, and the related costs involved. It hasn't been a great success so far.

📅 03 September 2021