Welcome to my first blog post! After 60+ years in business, I've decided it's time to share some thoughts directly on the McKenzie-Thorpe website rather than just pointing everyone to Medium.
The beauty of this setup is its simplicity. No complicated content management systems, no databases to worry about, no security vulnerabilities from bloated software. Just clean, fast HTML that loads quickly and works everywhere.
Why Simple Works
In my experience, the best solutions are usually the simplest ones. This blog system proves that point:
Fast: No database queries, no server processing. Just plain HTML that loads instantly.
Secure: Can't hack what isn't there. No login systems, no complex software to maintain.
Reliable: HTML has been around since the early 1990s and will still work in 2050.
How I Add New Posts
It's as straightforward as you'd expect from a Navy veteran who values efficiency:
1. Copy the blog post template
2. Write my content in plain English
3. Save the file
4. Update the blog listing page
5. Done.
No faffing about with complicated interfaces or learning new systems. Just get the words down and get them published.
What I'll Write About
As I mentioned in my Medium bio, I write about whatever takes my fancy. Could be business observations, marketing insights, or experiments with AI tools. Sometimes it'll be useful, always honest.
The advantage of having both this blog and Medium is flexibility. Quick thoughts and professional insights can go here, whilst longer pieces or content I want to reach a wider audience with can still go on Medium.
Simple, effective, and under my control. Just how I like business solutions to be.