Matthew Lang

November 28, 2017

Better blogging

I love this manifesto for blogging. Lots of good points to use. Also, why wasn’t I already subscribed to Hugh’s blog?

All content must be on your own platform. You must own your own domain, and it must have a monopoly on your best work. Other people’s platforms like Facebook or Twitter can only link to the content, they mustn’t duplicate it. In other words, if people want to hear from you, first they have to come to YOUR house.

— The Dogme 17 Manifesto: a guide to better blogging by Hugh McLeod

November 27, 2017

Outlined a couple of blog posts this morning that I’ll publish this week.

November 26, 2017

Cracking afternoon for Drew at the putting competition up at Paisley Golf Club. Bobble hats off to the professionals up at the golf club, Claire-Marie and Andy, for a great afternoon and a great gift for all the kids in the academy! 👍🏻

November 23, 2017

4 spaces for indentation on JS looks weird.

November 23, 2017

Remember what I said about Twitter being left in the dust?

November 23, 2017

Looks like collections are the new must have feature in the social media silos.

First Instagram and now Facebook. As usual Twitter is left in the dust.

November 22, 2017

Business without email

Proof that your business can survive without email.

In short, Schwarz is a classic craftsman. If you want to ask him about his trade, however, you’ll have a hard time getting in touch. In 2015, he stopped using (public) email. And he has no intention of going back.

— The Woodworker Who Quit Email by Cal Newport

November 21, 2017

Just finished watching Stranger Things 2. Damn that was good television.

November 21, 2017

I’m really liking what Kona are doing with their bikes these days. The Honza is another great bike from them. Price is a bit steep though!

November 20, 2017

As a freelancer I’m wondering if a newsletter is worth putting into place. Another thing to maintain and run. Why can’t I just rely on a blog with a contact form?