engagement

As content creators on the internet, we often rely on metrics to gauge our success. Numbers have become a universal language for measuring performance, and it’s natural for us to adopt them as our own metrics. However, sometimes these numbers can be deceptive and lead us astray. These misleading numbers are what we call vanity metrics. Some vanity metrics, like YouTube subscribers, Twitter followers, or Facebook likes, are public by default....

It’s no secret that a significant portion of the people who visit your blog will never return. They stumble upon it by chance and may never come back unless you give them a reason to stay connected. This is where building an email list becomes crucial. In a previous article, we discussed the importance of SEO for programming blogs and how organic traffic can help drive readers to your content. However, simply relying on search engine traffic is not enough....

The Push API is a powerful tool that allows web applications to receive messages pushed by a server, even when the app is not actively open in the browser or running on the device. This opens up possibilities for delivering notifications and content updates, leading to a more engaged audience. Is it well supported? The Push API is currently supported by Chrome (Desktop and Mobile), Firefox, Opera, and Edge (since version 17)....