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.

Creator of Micro.blog, Manton Reece, discusses the journey behind building a platform for IndieWeb principles. Topics include ActivityPub, AT protocol, and using a central hub for sharing thoughts and ideas across social media networks.

IndieWeb developer Manton Reece discusses building a federated microblogging platform. Topics include JSON Feed integration, migration from Substack, diverse platform features, pricing plans, Fediverse growth, open APIs, and online data ownership.