Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Topic Clusters and Keyword Research for Technical Content
When I started Draft.dev, I wanted us to consistently deliver high-quality technical content to satisfied clients around the world. Creating quality technical content requires a deep understanding of the subject matter, as well as the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas. One of the keys to creating effective technical content is to focus on the…
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Hugo vs. Gatsby
JAMStack, which stands for JavaScript, API, and Markup, is the latest buzzword in the world of web development. It aims to drop the complexity of your system, and helps you to deliver better apps in less time. As with any new innovation in tech, there is a plethora of companies offering competing JAMStack options. How…
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A Blog Launch Checklist
A blog isn’t just about putting words on a page for Google. It’s a window into your business. A blog is a powerful tool in your business arsenal, and unlike adverts—where you put yourself in front of people in the hope they’ll like it—a blog attracts people to you. It’s an opportunity to create a…
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Jekyll vs. WordPress
There are many choices when it comes to building a website or blog, catering to every level of technical knowledge. It can be overwhelming, especially because once you’ve chosen one, you probably won’t want to migrate to another one in the near future. This post compares two of the heavyweights: WordPress and Jekyll. Both are…
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Hands on with Developer Marketing
Developers have a reputation of being averse to marketing, but that’s not necessarily true. Developers—like most savvy buyers—are averse to pushy, inept marketing, but with hundreds of thousands of software developers out there, it’s naive to speak about them in broad strokes on any topic. The truth is that developers are gaining more purchasing power…
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Setting Up a Custom 404 Page with GitHub Pages
In this article, I’ll be showing you how to create a custom error 404 page in GitHub Pages, a static site hosting service that allows you to publish and host your web pages through GitHub. To break that down quickly: a static site is a website made up entirely of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files.…
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Hugo vs. Jekyll: Which is Right for Your Blog?
Static site generators create HTML sites, with predictable page layouts and content with regular presentation such as blogs. There are many frameworks that can leverage a programming language and allow you to reuse code and process assets for these HTML pages, but this article will compare two of the most popular: Hugo and Jekyll. (For…
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Online Course Creation Tools
If your product requires specialized knowledge or if you’re trying to position yourself as a thought leader, creating an online course could be a great marketing strategy. Online courses can even be businesses in their own right. Many people are more comfortable taking courses online so they don’t have to leave home, but if you’re…
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Competition Research Tools
You may think that your startup stands alone – that it’s truly unique in the market – but that’s rarely true. In fact, having no competition might mean that your startup just isn’t necessary. If there’s a market of people willing to buy your product, they’re probably spending their money elsewhere today. Your job is…
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Social Media Automation Tools for Startups
Social media can be a time-consuming and mentally tasking chore. Many small business owners just skip social media, but after spending years posting consistently on my personal social media accounts, I can tell you that it can work and it doesn’t take as much time as you think. Why Use Social Media? Social media is…
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