I’ve created blog content for a long time, here and other places. I’ve also contributed to the collective cloud called social media throughout my so-far short life. These posts have ranged from philosophical to instructional, and woven with stories and real experiences.
Over the years, this website has worn many hats: a personal site, a freelance portfolio, a solo agency brand, a resume, a place to try stuff. It’s always been experimental. I write about programming, about writing, and about my experiences. Some non-blog pages on this website feel very “marketing” but dually have helped me to more clearly define what services I can help people with.
I really want to make a shift to emphasize that this is a “personal” website, and not necessarily a commercial one. My consulting services are provided as a sole-proprietorship under my personal brand. Launching a consulting agency brand to present a more “business-first” appearance to potential clients is a possibility, but is not what website is.
Video
I’ve published some YouTube content, for instructional blogs and product tutorials. I haven’t done much vlog or podcast style talking videos. Instead of strictly writing, I think adding video companions to make these posts more multi-media is a step in the right directions. I’ve thought about going back to existing posts and adding a companion video as a way to get started. I’m especially interested in streaming on a platform like Twitch. I could record myself doing computer projects and yapping about it. Then, blog posts like these could be “show notes” for each VOD.
Community
The great thing about publishing content is the community it can build. In a lot of ways, building a brand is building a community around it. I think that is even true for a personal brand. I’d like the content I create to be a launch pad for community.
This site is a sandbox, a signal, and a snapshot. It changes with me. I just want to document what I’m learning, thinking, and building in real time. Whether it’s code, ideas, personal growth, or experiments with new formats, this is where it all lands. If any of it resonates with you, I hope you’ll stick around, and say “hi”.