Starting Fresh: My Blogging Re-Entry After 10 Years

A classic keyboard and coffee, symbolizing a blogging starter pack.
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Intro

I wrote the first article on my personal blog circa 2010. I was amazed by blogging because it allowed me to publish my ideas and share them with the world. Thanks to Blogspot.com, which provided an easy platform to create and customize blogs.

As I got more into it, I started noticing other Indonesian bloggers. It was amazing to see how many people, especially here in Central Java, were sharing their stories and ideas online. We'd comment on each other's posts, share tips, and even sometimes meet up in person. It felt like being part of a big, digital family, all of us supporting each other in this exciting new world of blogging.

An entry point
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Peak Moment

I feel my peak moment in blogging was in 2012 - 2014. I could even monetize my blog via advertising. At that moment, my blog had thousands of visitors a day, and some of my articles were on Google's first page. I started to understand how to optimize my blog to catch up with Google's algorithm.

But the more I grew, I didn't have much time to write articles. In 2015, I stopped writing on my blog and focused on my education and my other hobbies.

People in the beach, take vacation.
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My Tech World, Ready to Share

A lot has changed since I last wrote on my blog, both in the world and for me. These days, I'm working in the tech field. That means I'm always seeing new stuff, new ways things work, and new ideas popping up. Being hands-on in tech has given me a lot to think about, and I just feel this strong push to write a lot about it. It's not just about starting a blog again; it's about channeling my current passion and expertise into a platform where I can explore and explain the tech topics that truly excite me.

Start again.
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About the Author

Data & Platform Engineer with 3+ years of experience in cloud, DevOps, and data solutions. I love turning complex data into clear, actionable insights and am passionate about building efficient, scalable systems, especially with Kubernetes (which even runs this blog!).

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