Anti-Social Update
Following my last post, I've made some changes to the way in which I consume social media.
Tag: web
It Only Costs a Coffee per Month
Most online services cost \"a coffee per month\" which seems like a great deal, but it soon mounts up.
Anti-Social Media
I've felt a bit...meh about social media recently so wanted to jot down some thoughts about it all.
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.
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?
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.