Micro.Blog Is Still Confusing
I want to love Micro.Blog, I really do, but it's just so bloody confusing to use!
Tag: web
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.
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?
Jeremy Sarber recently asked a question in response to my AMA; whether I think the IndieWeb will ever become mainstream. Here’s my answer… This is an interesting question, thanks for asking it, Jeremy...
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?
Gemini Isn't The Solution To The Broken Web
I’m not sure if you heard, but The Web Is F*cked and techies everywhere are touting the Gemini protocol as its saviour. I disagree. A lot.
Comparing Static Site Hosts; Which Is The Best Host For A Static Site?
I have compared a number of static site hosts to see which is the best *for me* in terms of performance, build times and pricing. This post contains the results of that research.
Testing Netlify Analytics
I decided to take Netlify Analytics for a spin to see what it's like. Overall I wasn't that impressed and I don't think I'll continue to use it.
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.