Episode 57: 280 characters
Quick thoughts on Twitter’s announcement that they are experimenting with a new 280-character limit on tweets.
Quick thoughts on Twitter’s announcement that they are experimenting with a new 280-character limit on tweets.
Getting a second chance with new users, the latest iOS app, and not dwelling on past mistakes.
Writing the book and trying to capture the ideas when my mind wanders, inspired by this clip from animator Sergio Pablos.
I reflect on wrapping up working from Mozart’s Coffee and motivation on the drive home.
Thinking about the format for this microcast, consistently working toward a goal, and a clip from the With Her podcast.
I drove to south Austin for a mid-morning meeting before catching up on work at a coffee shop.
My first reaction after today’s Apple event introducing the iPhone X, and work on Micro.blog invites and pins.
Progress on the new version of Micro.blog for iOS before tomorrow’s Apple event, and sending out more invites.
Tonight we’re starting up a local Homebrew Website Club for Austin. Check out the details here.
Why it’s a good thing if the first reaction to a new idea is polarizing, inspired by an episode of How I Built This.
About my decision to move manton.org from WordPress to Micro.blog.
Back again after a long break. On this episode, I talk about Harry Potter and the mistake of thinking another developer is going to fix my code later.
I’m rolling out early access to Micro.blog this week. I talk about how the first 2 days have gone, mistakes with TestFlight, and what to do next.
I look back at Katy Perry’s performance at the Grammys. Why it’s okay to make a political statement and risk disappointing some fans.
Finalizing the default themes for Micro.blog, why they’re based on Jekyll, and a thousand beta testers.
Today I sent a Kickstarter update about the rollout date. I also talk about the invite code system, the book, and stickers.
Wrapping up a busy week, I realize there’s too much going on to start the Micro.blog rollout next week. It will be the following week, April 24th.
Picking up hamburgers for lunch and talking about keeping the iPhone app simple.
I start with a clip from the Oscars, then talk about my repeated mistake over-promising on the Micro.blog rollout schedule.
It’s a rainy week in Austin. I catch up on the progress for Micro.blog and some thoughts on the bigger picture for where it’s going.
Now that the Kickstarter campaign has wrapped up, I move to the next phase of getting Micro.blog ready, planning for invites, and focusing on the Slack community.
Recent thoughts on App.net shutting down and details about why I added a stretch goal to my Kickstarter campaign.
A week after launching the Kickstarter, I talk about its success so far and why I believe I can build Micro.blog, with a clip about optimism from Gary Vaynerchuk.
Happy New Year! I talk about the first day of the year, and the final day to finish my Kickstarter project for Micro.blog.
The morning after Christmas, I give a quick update on Micro.blog plans and Kickstarter’s Launch Now review feature.