This blog post is more for me as a cheatsheet but feel free to read along.

This post is based on How to write technical blog posts - talk by Quincy Larson.

Substance is everything

Buzzwords won't save you. In order to write good blog posts, you need to have knowledge about the topic.

Different levels of experience

New variations make the deal. If there isn't one for a language, write it. But don't repeat the same topic too often.

Don't just write for noobs or experts. The middle ground is under blogged.

Writing good blog posts is time-consuming

Expect to put an hour or more into every minute the reader will spend reading.

— Quincy Larson

Packaging is important

Packaging makes a post interesting.

What is packaging?

• A Headline
• Images
• Formatting
• Platform (I only have one: This Blog 🎉)

A good headline is nearly everything

No one clicks on a boring headline. Make them good!

Images

Humans are highly visual.

Use images to your advantage. There are many creative commons images out there.

No wall of text

People will bounce if they see English comp 101 eight sentence paragraphs. Remember Reddit is only an alt tab away.

— Quincy Larson

You need nice short paragraphs and sentences.

Shorter isn't dumber.

Conclusion

1. Create substance
2. Package for consumption
3. Advertise :(

and most importantly, have fun!

Thanks for reading, see you next time.