😡First the drama, then links.
🎃Halloween almost got us! For a couple of days SWIPE was deleted from Substack. I'll tell all about it but first, quick overview: headless & frameworks, prompting & AI concerns, marketing strategies.
The drama. The complete story is here. The lowdown: SWIPE got flagged and deleted. No reason, no pre-announcement, no nothing. It took us some time to get an answer from support, which is kind of not surprising given we’re on a free tier. This all made us think…what now? and we talk about it on the above-linked page.
Now… today’s edition.
The newish guy
taking care of the web dev part (actually, he’s been contributing for over a year now) focused on the headless space, delivering a couple of great reads. The thing is, developers tend to polarize things, such as headless vs. monolithic, React vs. Angular, TS vs. JS, etc., while the point should be to use the best tool for the job. Hence, we have WordPress, React, and PHP topics.AI in search, AI as search, and AI as concern for the quality of the content topics complement what we have gathered in the marketing segment around social network engagement strategies.
Happy reading.
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⚙️Dev stuff
How to Deploy Headless WordPress with Next.js - Step-by-step instructions for integrating WordPress as a headless CMS with Next.js for dynamic websites.
The Joy of Astro - Discover why Astro is a favorite framework among developers for building modern websites.
React Router Brand Update - Learn about the latest branding changes and what they mean for developers using React Router.
Next.js, Remix, and Astro: Which is Right for Your Business? - Compare popular frameworks to determine the best fit for your business's web development needs.
Front-End Debugging Part 1: Beyond Console.log - Master advanced debugging techniques to streamline your front-end development process.
🎉👉Building a Sustainable e-commerce Tech Stack - Explore the essential technologies for creating an eco-friendly and efficient e-commerce platform.
Top Core Web Vitals for 2024 - Understand the key metrics that impact your website's performance and user experience.
Shadcn UI React Documentation - Comprehensive guide to integrating Shadcn UI components in your React projects.
AB Testing Mistakes I Learned - Avoid common pitfalls in A/B testing with insights from experienced practitioners.
for .⏱Next.js Conf 2024 Highlights and the Future of React Frameworks - Recap the key moments from Next.js Conf 2024 and explore the evolving landscape of React frameworks.
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Developer Website - Step-by-step strategies to create a professional and effective website for developers.
Integrating Shadcn UI with Tailwind CSS v4 - Learn how to seamlessly combine Shadcn UI components with Tailwind CSS version 4 for streamlined development.
⚙️How Headless Components Became the Future for Building UI Libraries - Explore the rise of headless components and their impact on modern UI library development.
Why Marketing Gets All the Money: Tech as a Profit Center - Examine the financial dynamics between marketing and technology departments in driving profits.
🎉Great read👉 The Washington Post: Next.js & Vercel Engineering at the Speed of Breaking News - Discover how The Washington Post leverages Next.js and Vercel to deliver breaking news efficiently.
How to Become a More Effective Engineer - Gain practical tips and strategies to enhance your engineering productivity and impact.
and for .Two Ways to the Two Reacts - Understand the dual approaches to managing React components and optimizing your React applications.
Exploring the Browser Rendering Process - Dive into how browsers render web pages and optimize your site's performance.
Best CMS for SaaS Companies - Identify the top content management systems tailored for SaaS business requirements.
🧐JAMstack in 2024 - An in-depth analysis of the JAMstack architecture and its evolution in the current web development landscape.
🤖AI / ChatGPT stuff
🤘Five Proven Prompt Engineering Techniques - Discover effective strategies to enhance your interactions with AI models through advanced prompt engineering.
for .Where does AI actually make sense? - Explore actionable insights and strategies for achieving tangible outcomes in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape.
forChatGPT Now Lets You Search Chat History - Learn about the new feature in ChatGPT that allows users to search through their previous conversations efficiently.
👀AI Won't Replace You, But the Wrong Approach Might - 🎉Awesome read here!🎉 Thiago Caserta discusses how leveraging AI correctly can enhance your career, while misuse may lead to unintended consequences.
for .AI Overviews Search - October 2024 - Google's latest updates on integrating AI into search functionalities to improve user experience and search accuracy.
🤔Fake It While You Make It - Insights into the strategy of adopting confidence and proactiveness in your business journey, even before full mastery is achieved.
for .Meta’s AI Abundance: Shaping the Future of Technology - An analysis of Meta's AI initiatives and their potential impact on the future of technology and digital interaction.
Overcome LLM Hallucinations Using Knowledge Bases - Techniques to mitigate inaccuracies in large language models by integrating reliable knowledge bases.
AI and Web Data - Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and web data, and how it transforms data collection and analysis.
for .Search Faster with These 3 AI Search Tools - Enhance your productivity with three top AI-powered search tools designed to streamline information retrieval.
for .Redefining SaaS Pricing: VaaS by Sagie - Sagie introduces VaaS, a novel approach to SaaS pricing that leverages AI to optimize revenue models.
🌍AI vs. SEO: What Does the Future of Search Look Like? - An exploration of how AI advancements are transforming SEO strategies and the future landscape of search engine optimization.
Everything I've learned so far about running local LLMs - Stay updated with the latest thoughts and developments in technology and programming from the Null Program blog.
📊Marketing stuff
🪄The Practical Guide to Competitive - A comprehensive approach to understanding and implementing competitive strategies in your business.
for .My 9 Favorite Growth Frameworks - Elena Verna shares her top nine frameworks to drive sustainable growth for your business.
🎉Great read🎉 The End Of Independent Publishing And Giant Freakin Robot - An in-depth review and analysis.
Data Modeling for SEO: A Step-by-Step Guide - Learn how to effectively model data to enhance your SEO strategies and boost website performance.
The Art of Reviewing: Tips from HackerNoon Editors - Insider tips on crafting impactful reviews from the experienced editors at HackerNoon.
⚙️AI & SEO: How to Get AI Mentions - Discover strategies to increase your website's visibility and mentions through AI-driven SEO techniques.
👉LinkedIn vs SEO: A Playbook for Content Distribution - A strategic comparison of LinkedIn and SEO for effective content distribution and audience engagement.
LinkedIn Posts: Boosting Lead Generation - Enhance your lead generation efforts by leveraging the power of LinkedIn posts.
B2B Marketing Function 2025 - How to build a B2B marketing function in 2025 that influences the whole buyer journey.
and for .The Rise of Micro-SaaS: Why Small is the New Big - Thiago Caserta explores the growing trend of micro-SaaS businesses and their impact on the market.
Identify Untapped PPC Opportunities - Uncover hidden potential in your pay-per-click campaigns to maximize ROI and drive conversions.
How to Rank in AI Overviews - Master the techniques to improve your website's ranking in AI-generated search overviews.
Just Evil Enough: Insights from Alistair Croll - Alistair Croll shares his unique perspectives on business ethics and strategic decision-making.
💰How We Searched for a Product-Market Fit with $200,000 Pre-Seed Funding (Part 2) - A detailed account of the strategies and challenges faced in achieving product-market fit with significant pre-seed funding.
How to Get More Views on TikTok - Effective tactics to increase your TikTok views and grow your presence on the platform.
💻Instagram Post Ideas - A creative collection of Instagram post ideas to keep your content fresh and engaging.
Reddit Marketing: Strategies for Success—Learn how to market your brand effectively on Reddit using proven strategies and best practices.
How to Increase Paywall Conversion - Strategies and tips to boost your paywall conversion rates and maximize revenue from your content.
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🎸LISTEN TO: Teddy Swims - live at Lowlands 2024
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