Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman Micro.blog and owning your words with Manton Reece
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Feb 6, 2025 
Manton Reece, CEO and founder of Micro.blog, shares his insights on independent blogging and the digital landscape. He discusses the hurdles of domain registration and the need to maintain online spaces amid content degradation. Manton emphasizes the value of simple, affordable subscription models and how they combat the spam epidemic. He also explores the technical advantages of using Hugo for blogging and the importance of personal expression online, urging everyone to start sharing their stories without hesitation.
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Broken URLs
- Scott Hanselman often compliments actors on social media.
- He finds that many actors' websites have expired certificates or are deactivated, highlighting the ephemeral nature of URLs.
Ephemeral Nature of URLs
Many links break over time, making archiving crucial. Manton Reece's micro.blog combats link rot by archiving linked content and preserving user blogs.
Walled Garden Appeal
Walled gardens attract users with frictionless signup and addictive algorithms. These platforms offer easy onboarding and engagement-driven timelines, creating a dopamine loop.