Post ABpKDEEKnmCyB7MaXI by daz@fosstodon.org
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(DIR) Post #ABVwcrGPMhsT9EBjZg by kev@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T08:48:39Z
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I think about pages are really important. Do you have one on your blog?https://kevq.uk/the-importance-of-an-about-page/
(DIR) Post #ABW0Na3XSa2hFi8hGK by mauriziocarnago@mastodon.uno
2021-09-19T09:30:33Z
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@kev The approaches you've pointed out are not obvious, and they improve readability and spark more interest. I just made a quick fix to my about section, but I'll think about how to improve it further later. Thanks!
(DIR) Post #ABW0h5ZaVN2sVDQrZI by mauriziocarnago@mastodon.uno
2021-09-19T09:34:18Z
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@kev The approaches you've pointed out are not obvious, and they improve readability and spark more interest. I just made a quick fix to my about section, but I'll think how to improve it further later. Thanks!
(DIR) Post #ABW3aYTcwUkJyvDiam by TrechNex@mstdn.social
2021-09-19T10:06:40Z
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@kev not currently. "About" pages are brilliant, right up until you do something to upset the nastier parts of the Internet 😂In that scenario, anything you share about yourself can and will be used against you. Malicious hackers trying to doxx and/or defame you find "About" pages very useful indeed.
(DIR) Post #ABW3cDerJjvnzaGdto by joseph@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T10:07:01Z
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@kev I guess I'll be writing one soon haha
(DIR) Post #ABW7H5ktu4XFDbH5AO by Wivik@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T10:47:58Z
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@kev I have one too. I think it's a nice way to introduce yourself for the reader.
(DIR) Post #ABWADCt7k51m2mxa4G by duy@mas.to
2021-09-19T11:20:54Z
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@kev I don't have an about page but my homepage is it. How do you think about this?
(DIR) Post #ABWCUKii4lnJALNodk by kev@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T11:46:25Z
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@duy i think thats fine, and a good point that i should mention in the post actually - doesn’t matter if it isn’t a specific about page so long as the info is there and easy to find.Good catch!
(DIR) Post #ABWCmHfKAhPYu9MKO0 by trhr@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T11:49:41Z
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@kev Back in my uni days, I would tell undergrads in digital marketing classes the rest of your site is the practical appeal, but the 'About Us' is the emotional appeal.
(DIR) Post #ABWDCcUTMq1z1NqDgm by kev@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T11:54:26Z
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@TrechNex yeah, but if you’re careful a lot of that can be mitigated. Like, i wouldn’t put on there anything really specific, like my address, or even the town i live in (although both of those things will be able to be found by anyone motivated enough).
(DIR) Post #ABWDDytXYPzgnSDQQK by kev@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T11:54:43Z
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@mauriziocarnago glad it helped. 😊
(DIR) Post #ABWDGy13HIvUwK9XJg by kev@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T11:55:14Z
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@trhr ohhh i like that!
(DIR) Post #ABWDKfHyqXXG18pmzo by kev@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T11:55:38Z
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@trhr you mind if I quote that in the post?
(DIR) Post #ABWDWTwMrkmcINMNZg by trhr@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T11:57:53Z
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@kev don't bother, just steal it.
(DIR) Post #ABWE8iXX2AiuZwyWXY by kev@fosstodon.org
2021-09-19T12:04:56Z
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@trhr thanks. I've quoted you on the post. 🙂
(DIR) Post #ABfWortobexWEYpYbw by MarcellusDrum@mastodon.social
2021-09-23T23:46:34Z
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@kev I like the "About Me" pages because they give a sense of connection, as you said. I prefer blogs that are run by individuals who express themselves in their posts, and a good "About Me" page really amplifies that feeling. Very well said!
(DIR) Post #ABpKDEEKnmCyB7MaXI by daz@fosstodon.org
2021-09-28T17:12:18Z
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@kev thanks for the tips. I'm in the process of reviewing my own site. And I've definitely picked up some good ideas from this. Thank you!
(DIR) Post #ABpmkiUa6fmIJ6if9E by kev@fosstodon.org
2021-09-28T22:31:54Z
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@daz you’re welcome. Glad it helped.