Blog - Roelof Jan Elsinga

Open-sourcing my bookmark manager

In March (2024), I built a very simple bookmark manager and it has served me very well for the past 7 months. So I decided to open-source it and share it with the world.

Posted on: October 4th, 2024

Migrating Plant care for Beginners to a database

I'm migrating my Plant care for Beginners website to a database, after having been convinced for years that I didn't need it and could get by using markdown files. Here's why!

Posted on: August 9th, 2024

Self-hosting after 2 months: An update!

I went back to self-hosting 2 months ago, here's an update on the progress and what I've accomplished so far. Spoiler alert: Why haven't I done this sooner?!

Posted on: June 4th, 2024

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From "The Cloud" to my cloud: I'm back to self-hosting

Find out how I went back to self-hosting by putting together a personal cloud with a Raspberry Pi 4. I dive into the world of open-source software for top-notch security, flexible storage options, and total control over my online stuff. Let's team up to build a digital haven that's all about being secure, stable, and private.

Posted on: April 4th, 2024

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The Power of Storytelling in Marketing

Learn how effective storytelling can connect emotionally with your target audience, build trust and loyalty, set your brand apart from the competition, and create engaging content that hits your audience right in their soul. Elevate your marketing strategy with the art of storytelling.

Posted on: October 24th, 2023

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How do you choose a database type for a software project?

Explore the choices of database systems and their unique advantages in this guide. Dive into MySQL, MongoDB, and Neo4j, understanding their use cases and effective data modeling tips. Ideal for software developers eager to optimize data storage and management.

Posted on: October 13th, 2023

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Using Caddy for automatic SSL certificates with Cloudflare

Discover the simplicity of setting up SSL certificates with Caddy and Cloudflare in this comprehensive guide. Learn how to integrate the Cloudflare DNS module in Caddy with Docker, create a Cloudflare API token, and utilize your token with Caddy for automatic SSL certificate generation. Say goodbye to the hassle of manual SSL certificate maintenance!

Posted on: September 23rd, 2023

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The Complete Guide to Writing Midjourney Prompts

Learn how to get the most out of Midjourney: a powerful text-to-image AI generator. Learn how to write captivating prompts that bring your stories to life using Midjourney. Transform your storytelling skills with expert tips, taking your readers on a visual and literary adventure.

Posted on: July 28th, 2023 geekflare.com

The Top 10 SEO Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Website's Ranking

Are you struggling to improve your website's ranking on search engines? Check out our top 10 list of common SEO mistakes that could be hurting your website's visibility. Learn how to avoid these mistakes and improve your SEO for long-term success in your online business.

Posted on: May 1st, 2023

Quick tip: Reduce your Docker Image size when using the League Flysystem s3 adapter

Flysystem is a fantastic library to interact with the filesystem and adding support for interacting with an S3 bucket is very easy, but it comes with the downside of having to include the massive AWS PHP SDK. Let's fix that!

Posted on: January 22nd, 2023

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