Building a Self-Hosted Microblog
I've been struggling with Micro.blog's offering for a little while, so I decided to build my own microblog.
Posts Tagged "Web"
A Fediverse Backup?
I have been thinking about having a backup account on the Fediverse, but I’m struggling with which service to use.
My Static Site Workflow
I've managed to come up with a static site workflow that I think is as good as WordPress. Here's the details...
A Script to Automate Git Add, Commit & Push
I wanted a way to automate the git add, commit & push commands. Here's how I did it...
Micro.Blog Is Still Confusing
I want to love Micro.Blog, I really do, but it's just so bloody confusing to use!
FediPoll
I'm going to be having some fun on the Fediverse over the next few days/weeks. If you're comfortable doing so, please join in, as the more people who take part, the better.
An Algorithm vs Time
Twitter is on fire, but is an algorithm better than a chronological timeline?
Responsive Navigation Menu Without JavaScript
Here's how to build a responsive navigation menu using absolutely no JavaScript.
Is Twitter Done Yet?
So Elon is completely screwing Twitter, I get it. But for many, *many* people it’s not newsworthy. Can we move on now, please?
How to Create a Simple HTML/CSS Notice Box
A few people have asked how I created my notice boxes, so I thought I’d write about how I did it. Hint – it’s just a bit of CSS, folks.
Microsoft's Bot CAPTCHA is Annoying AF
While trying to setup a new Microsoft account for my son, I got stuck in a CAPTCHA loop. It's annoying AF.
Twitter’s Echo Chamber of Pretentiousness
I had a look around Twitter the other day. It really is a dumpster fire of people desperate for attention.
Static Site Generators Are Easy to Use…Right?
I’ve had this post in my drafts folder for *months* now Actually, it’s ever since I realised how hard it is to manage content with Static Site Generators, and flipped back to WordPress.
Will the IndieWeb Ever Become Mainstream?
Hunt for Better WordPress Hosting - Update
Nearly a year ago, I wrote about my hunt for better WordPress hosting and the results weren’t great. Here’s an update…
Revisiting the Web Analytics Rabbit Hole
A little over a year ago, I removed all analytics from this site because it was sending me down a rabbit hole that I didn’t like. Here’s an update.
A Brutally Simple Site
I teased last week that I’ve been working on a new brutalist design for this website. Well, this is the result.
Why Are Newsletters So Painful?
Newsletters don’t have any right to be as complicated or as expensive to run as they are. So I quit mine.
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.
What's the Alternative to Firefox?
Firefox is great, but they’re not doing themselves any favours recently. Does a viable alternative to Firefox exist?