The Case for Maintaining Independent Websites Over Social Media Dependence
By
asukachikaru
A good honest bake. Not flashy, but you'll finish the whole bagel.
Summary
The article is a passionate rant advocating for businesses and creators to maintain their own websites rather than relying solely on social media platforms. The author argues that while social media is cheap and easy, having an independent website is essential for control, ownership, and avoiding platform dependency. The piece criticizes the current internet landscape where website creation has become unnecessarily complicated or expensive, and emphasizes the importance of owning one's digital presence.
Key quotes
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But still, please, if you are a business or an individual artist or creator, have a fucking website.
I haven't had a Facebook account in a decade. I have Instagram blocked for most of the day so I don't waste time scrolling it.
If you're a hair salon, or a tattoo artist, or a restaurant, or whatever, please just have a fucking website.
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