Matt Mullenweg, the founder of WordPress, shares the origins of the software that has changed personal pages and blogs more than any other in the industry.
Ever charming, humble and likeable, he’s also a comfortable, capable story-teller. Enjoy!
We’re about to upgrade to WP 3. Thank you, Matt!
When discussing writing, all too often we ignore the basic tools. While it’s very handy to turn on the constant spell-checking program, even more basic than that is the means by which one gets the text onto the page. In this article, we’ll visit the basics briefly.
First things first. You need a computer. Whether it’s a desktop or a laptop is going to be largely a matter of budget. Most people these days use the laptop both home and away, meaning that the laptop is their primary writing device. (A few may still use paper and pen(cil) or a typewriter, but let’s not focus on the minutia.) Which laptop to get? Let’s start with the age-old Windows verses Apple debate. Simply put, while the PC may be more affordable initially, it can’t compete with an Apple for creative works. Why is that? A few things:
From time to time, we come across a blog entry that is just so blatantly spamming that we’re left wondering what the site owner was thinking. Of course, the fact is that no one was thinking. This is computer-generated “original” content. As you can see, it’s pretty foul to start with. (more…)
There are a zillion ways to try to fake out the search engines, the operative being “try.” Those spiders didn’t just fall off the turnip truck though, they’re pretty Internet savvy and ahead of us most of the time. Rather than trying to scheme your site into higher rankings, why not just give ‘em what they want and what people need? Professionals in any industry have a lot of information to share, things that will help the public. That doesn’t mean you’re giving away the store, the crowned jewels, or even cutting into your income to do so. (more…)