Some tips on using gender-neutral terms in writing, including the use of the singular pronoun “they” and avoiding dated terms.
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Tag: blog
Blog status update (late April 2019): The blog’s moved from WordPress to ClassicPress
After much consideration, I’ve decided to switch my blog from my longtime use of WordPress to a fork of such, ClassicPress.
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Blog status update (April 2019): WordPress alternatives?
An update on the current status of my blog, including alternatives I’m considering to WordPress (Ghost, Hugo, etc.) in light of my dislike of Gutenberg.
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Blog status update (January 2019): Shuttering the blog’s Facebook page (again)
An update on the current state of my blog, including my decision to shutter my blog’s Facebook page, between Facebook’s problems and a lack of usefulness.
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Diverse Tech Geek 2018 year in review
It’s the end of another year, thus it’s time for a look back over 2018, as I review what Diverse Tech Geek has gone through.
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Tips on how to set up and manage a blog
A guide about how to set up and run a blog, including sources of free photos, social media promotion, and setting up HTTPS.
Read more Blog status update (December 2018): Gutenberg vs. the classic WordPress editor
I give my latest blog updates, including a switch from Google Analytics to Matomo (formerly Piwik), and my thoughts on WordPress’ Gutenberg editor.
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What are some Tumblr blogging alternatives?
Tumblr is banning adult content from its platform. I look at some consequences of this, as well as blogging alternatives to Tumblr.
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Blog status update (November 2018): The return of the “hire me” page
The latest updates on the blog’s status, including some changes in plugin usage, plus the return (yet again) of a “hire me” page for my writing services.
Read more Recommended WordPress plugins (2018 edition)
I take an updated look at some of my recommended WordPress plugins, including Jetpack, WP Super Cache, and EWWW Image Optimizer.
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