Big Update: New Features on My Blog!
I'm thrilled to announce a significant update to my personal blog! During my holidays, I took some time to refresh and enhance the blog with new features, focusing on privacy, collaboration, and smoother interaction.
I decided to update the blog because I really wanted to commit to blogging more regularly, and I wanted to ensure that my site is fully optimized for both SEO and privacy. These changes will create a better experience for readers while keeping their data safe and secure.
In addition to sharing updates and insights, I also want to use this blog as a personal documentation tool in the future. Writing things down helps me stay organized and gives me a reference point for the future. It’s not just about sharing knowledge with others but also about improving how I document the work I do, making it a resource for myself as well.
New Features for Better Collaboration:
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"Book a Call" with me, powered by cal.com
Scheduling a call is now easier than ever! I’ve integrated cal.com for seamless call booking, and it’s fully self-hosted to ensure your privacy is protected.
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"Chat with Me" through chatwoot.com
Got a quick question? You can now chat with me directly via chatwoot.com. Like cal.com, this feature is also self-hosted to guarantee your privacy.
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Comments Powered by Remark42
Engage with my content by leaving comments through a self-hosted comment system called Remark42, keeping everything private and under control.
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Email Newsletter via Listmonk
Want to stay updated? You can now subscribe to my newsletter, with email addresses managed by Listmonk, a self-hosted email marketing system. I’ll also be using it to notify you of new articles via newsletter.
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Cookie Consent Redesign
I've revamped the cookie consent system using vanilla-cookieconsent by Orestbida, allowing you to opt-in or opt-out of each feature as per your preference.
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Analytics with Plausible.io
I’m using Plausible, a privacy-focused, self-hosted analytics system, to track the blog’s performance without compromising your data.
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SEO Improvements with Open Graph and Meta Tags
To optimize discoverability and improve how my blog appears on social media platforms, I’ve added Open Graph (OG) tags and other meta tags. These improvements ensure that when you share articles, they display nicely with rich previews and increase visibility across search engines.
All of these components are self-hosted, open-source, and fully under my control, ensuring top-notch privacy for everyone.
Behind the Scenes: Backend Improvements
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Next.js & TypeScript & Tailwindcss
The blog now runs on the latest Next.js v14 with full TypeScript support, ensuring a fast, scalable, and robust architecture for the future.
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Hosted on Vercel
The blog is hosted on Vercel, allowing for seamless deployment and easy scaling when traffic spikes.
What Remains the Same:
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Fully Responsive & Accessible
My blog is still fully responsive, making it easy to read on any device, and fully accessible for all users.
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Built with MDX
Articles are still written using MDX, which allows for an efficient and smooth writing process.
Looking Ahead
I spent my holidays making sure everything is up to date, and I’m excited about what’s to come! I promise to continue writing more frequently and bring you interesting and valuable content. Stay tuned for new articles, and don't forget to subscribe to the newsletter!