Author: Draft.dev
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How to Create Diagrams for Technical Blog Posts
Writing technical articles is a complex process consisting of different components. You have to research the topic, create demo applications, troubleshoot any issues, and then write the actual article. For some articles, it’s also helpful to include an architectural diagram, which can help readers better understand system structure, data flow, or interactions between different systems…
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9 Technical Writing Style Guides You Can Use
In the field of technical writing, consistency is crucial because it provides the sense of confidence and continuity that every tech product needs to engage a userbase. Consistency also creates opportunities to build communities around technical documentation. How do you make your technical documentation more consistent? One of the first steps is to adhere to…
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SEO Strategies and Best Practices for Technical Audiences
The world of SEO is a complex beast, with Google reportedly making thousands of changes to its search algorithm each year. For those catering to technical audiences – developers, engineers, the coding wizards – the landscape gets even trickier. Draft.dev’s recent webinar, featuring SEO experts Meg Scarborough (CEO of Megawatt) and Nate Matherson (Co-founder of…
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Influencer Marketing and the Effective Use of Dev Evangelists
Influencer marketing has certainly made its mark in the consumer space, but it is no different in business-to-business landscape. In fact, 75% of B2B buyers rely on social media to inform their purchasing decisions. While developer marketing has its unique differences compared to traditional marketing, we can definitely see a similar trend in the dev…
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Field Guide to Technical Editing
You’ve been tasked with some highly specialized material to edit. You’re a pro at writing, but this topic is outside your area of expertise. Now what? Don’t panic. I’ve got years of experience and a bunch of editing tricks to pass along. Understand Who Your Writer Is First, it’s important to understand who the writer…
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The Best Technical Blogging Platforms
One of the first decisions any developer marketing team needs to make is which technical blogging platform and content management system to use. There are a lot of viable options, from well-known public platforms like Medium to specialized tools like Jekyll. You could even get your engineering team to build your own in-house platform on…
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The Best Software Development Blogs
Succeeding as a software developer involves a lot more than just writing code. It’s about continuously learning and adapting to the changing digital space. Staying up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and best practices is inevitable if you want to build great software and stay ahead in your career. And one of the best ways…
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The Best DevOps Blogs
The term “DevOps” seems to be everywhere these days, but I’ve found that understanding what it truly means and how it’s applied in practice can be surprisingly tricky. It’s a broad term that touches on everything from cultural philosophies and automation tools to specific practices like continuous integration and infrastructure as code. It can mean…
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Best SaaS Marketing Blogs
As software-as-a-service (SaaS) businesses grow, so does the number of dedicated SaaS bloggers. The question is, which ones are worth following? The good news is, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you. This guide collected the best SaaS marketing blogs known for top-notch content based on personal experience. We also rank each provider based on…
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Brand and Content Alignment Strategies for Early-Stage Startups
Early-stage startups often face the challenge of aligning their brand identity with their content strategy. For example, a company might position itself as an innovative, cutting-edge solution while its content focuses on basic tutorials and introductory topics. This misalignment can make it harder for people to understand and use your product. That’s why a cohesive…