Writing an interesting blog post is mostly a matter of habits. This post covers starting with the reader’s problem, keeping one idea per post, using a real example, writing a title that promises something and ending when the point is made.
Starting a Blog: Own the Domain From Day One
Starting a blog takes an afternoon, but where it lives is the hardest choice to undo. This post compares hosted platforms with self-hosted WordPress, explains why your own domain keeps your links and readers safe, and lists what to set up first and what to skip.
Blog vs Website: Which One Do You Actually Need?
The blog vs website question comes down to how much your words change. This post explains who needs which, how to combine them on one address, what a blog costs in time, and why original writing still matters when AI tools answer questions.
SQLAuthority News – Delhi Women Safety – 2400th Blog Post – A Milestone
My 2400th blog post is not a boast. After the sad event in Delhi, I write as a father and husband about women safety and why it matters to every Indian.
SQLAuthority News – Who I Am And How I Got Here – True Story as Blog Post
People ask me for the secret to success. At John Sansom’s invitation, I wrote the true story of who I am and how I got here.
SQLAuthority News – Memories at Anniversary of SQL Wait Stats Book
A year ago I published my second book, SQL Server Wait Stats. On the first anniversary of SQL Wait Stats book, here are some memories from that journey.
A Letter to the Developer Starting Out
A letter to every developer starting out: it’s fine not to know, your hands learn slower than your head, choose people over perks, keep your promises and keep learning. One day you will be the one standing beside the bench.