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Anti-Patterns in Software Blogging
Publication: Simon Willison's Weblog
Author: Not available in collected metadata
Source published: 07/10/2026, 14:53:51 UTC
Briefing created: 08/10/2026, 11:02:53 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 07/10/2026, 21:12:25 UTC.
Briefings
Michael Lynch advises against common blogging pitfalls including meandering intros, assuming readers know prior content, and overreliance on links. He emphasizes writing in one's own voice rather than stiff formality, noting that AI-generated content is homogenizing the field. The article highlights a specific failure where the author used links without explanation, which the author suspects has low click-through rates.
Key points
- Michael Lynch warns against 'meandering intros' and assuming readers have knowledge of previous posts.
- The author admits to using links as an excuse not to explain terminology, which they suspect has minimal impact on clicks.
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Evidence is limited to a single article excerpt from 2026. Specific click-through rates or reader demographics are not provided.
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