Why a (Minimal) Blog
The article explains the author's decision to create a minimal personal blog as a space for writing without distractions, focusing on content over design, and reclaiming a simple, independent corner of the internet.
Background
- This is the homepage of Luciano's personal blog, where he explains his choice to run a minimal, text-first site with no tracking, no comments, no social media buttons, and almost no JavaScript.
- The post argues that the web has become bloated with tracking scripts, ads, and engagement metrics, and that a minimal blog is a small act of resistance — a return to the web as a medium for sharing ideas rather than capturing attention.
- "Minimal" here means static HTML pages, no analytics (not even privacy-friendly ones), no newsletter pop-ups, and no social media integration. The site loads fast and works without JavaScript.
- This fits into a broader "small web" or "indie web" movement: developers and writers who reject the platform-driven, ad-supported model of modern social media and corporate blogging in favor of personal, self-hosted sites that prioritize ownership and simplicity.