You’ve managed, quite remarkably, to find the home page of one of many called
SHANE
I am currently under the employ of Carwow and am recompensed without quibble in exchange for highly valuable, bespoke programs and guidance with regards to how their wider systems should be implemented.
Others who, historically, have been quite pleased with a similar deal include Altmetric and MyBuilder, where my handiwork can no doubt still be found.
When pursuing my own path, I can be found most prolifically writing works of delightful fantasy over on haikushane.com and with a more grounded nature on technicallyshane.com, where you’ll find a trove of more concrete (but I would not say dry!) web development knowledge.
To the ends of continuing your journey across the web – and an attempt to shun algorithms deciding your destination! – here are some handcrafted links you might relish.
From Shane
The only things we know about the Mirth Gate. A fictional magazine article, interviewing a fictional scientist about a fictional breakthrough that the world is hold their breath to hear about. It adds lore to a video game I’m working on.
3 Principles of the Game I Want. Three concepts or mechanics that I think would make a wonderful video game, which tiptoes towards a procedural sandbox, where stories evolve naturally based on players’ behaviour.
Getting through tough to focus days with the Pomodoro technique. An important article for me which outlines the way I work so productively, even in times find concentration difficult for whatever reason.
Owning music. This details my journey of growing frustrated with streaming content – which isn’t limited to music – and working towards growing a healthy library.
From others
Escaping the Google Monopoly. (By Aaron Rolston.) I am bouyed that this idea is catching on. Turn you backs on Google and other shrinkers of the Internet. Spread your webbed wings and adventure.
The Internet Is About to Get Weird Again. (By Anil Dash.) Further to Rolston’s thoughts above, Dash’s essay brings to light more subcultures that show that the Internet of old is still in there, ready to emerge again.
Solar Panels and Battery and Heat Pump Info Dump. (By Christopher M0YNG.) This winter just past, mine own home was adorned with its own little solar hat. It’s jolly good. Not to mention, fun!
The IndieWeb for Everyone. (By Max Böck.) These thoughts around ownership of your own slice of the Internet and concerns of the bar to achieving that being too technical are valid, accurate, and important.