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An October 2026 post by Matt Webb on shutting down the web servers he ran for 27 years, archiving old sites to static HTML, and moving his blog to GitHub Pages so security becomes the host's responsibility.
Open publishing platform for essays and articles. Writing and publishing are free; reading is limited by a metered paywall unless you pay for a membership, and the Partner Program requires a paid membership to earn.
From the site: On Medium, anyone can share insightful perspectives, useful knowledge, and life wisdom with the world.
Why I recommend it: Free to publish and build a portfolio of writing. Be aware readers may hit a paywall on your posts, so cross-post anything you want widely read.
