Nick Schäferhoff
@nschaeferhoff.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Every #content creator has a few highlights — pieces that just worked.
One of mine was an article on #webdesign tips I wrote in 2018.
It consistently ranked #1 on Google for its keyword for years.
Not a bad one, 1,600 monthly.
Looking back, here’s why I think it performed so well: ⬇️
#writing
One of mine was an article on #webdesign tips I wrote in 2018.
It consistently ranked #1 on Google for its keyword for years.
Not a bad one, 1,600 monthly.
Looking back, here’s why I think it performed so well: ⬇️
#writing
11 Highly Effective Web Design Tips Backed by Research
Are visitors feeling only lukewarm about your website? These science-based web design tips will help you create a site they will love.
torquemag.io
July 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Every #content creator has a few highlights — pieces that just worked.
One of mine was an article on #webdesign tips I wrote in 2018.
It consistently ranked #1 on Google for its keyword for years.
Not a bad one, 1,600 monthly.
Looking back, here’s why I think it performed so well: ⬇️
#writing
One of mine was an article on #webdesign tips I wrote in 2018.
It consistently ranked #1 on Google for its keyword for years.
Not a bad one, 1,600 monthly.
Looking back, here’s why I think it performed so well: ⬇️
#writing
Thinking about working for yourself? Here are 7 great reasons to go for it.
Last week I shared some of the challenges of self-employment.
And yes, there are plenty.
But there’s a reason so many of us choose this path (and stick with it): the upsides are worth it. ⬇️
#freelance #freelancing
Last week I shared some of the challenges of self-employment.
And yes, there are plenty.
But there’s a reason so many of us choose this path (and stick with it): the upsides are worth it. ⬇️
#freelance #freelancing
July 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Thinking about working for yourself? Here are 7 great reasons to go for it.
Last week I shared some of the challenges of self-employment.
And yes, there are plenty.
But there’s a reason so many of us choose this path (and stick with it): the upsides are worth it. ⬇️
#freelance #freelancing
Last week I shared some of the challenges of self-employment.
And yes, there are plenty.
But there’s a reason so many of us choose this path (and stick with it): the upsides are worth it. ⬇️
#freelance #freelancing
“What’s the hardest part about working for yourself?”
Someone who’s considering going freelance recently asked me this question.
I figured I’d share my answer publicly in case it helps others too.
So here it goes: ⬇️
#freelancing #selfemployment #freelancelife #solopreneur #entrepreneur
Someone who’s considering going freelance recently asked me this question.
I figured I’d share my answer publicly in case it helps others too.
So here it goes: ⬇️
#freelancing #selfemployment #freelancelife #solopreneur #entrepreneur
July 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
“What’s the hardest part about working for yourself?”
Someone who’s considering going freelance recently asked me this question.
I figured I’d share my answer publicly in case it helps others too.
So here it goes: ⬇️
#freelancing #selfemployment #freelancelife #solopreneur #entrepreneur
Someone who’s considering going freelance recently asked me this question.
I figured I’d share my answer publicly in case it helps others too.
So here it goes: ⬇️
#freelancing #selfemployment #freelancelife #solopreneur #entrepreneur
Did you know: Mercedes-Benz initially translated its name in China as “to rush to die” (奔死).
It’s true. But it gets worse. ⬇️
#translationfails #translation #localization #marketingmistakes #copywriting #fails
It’s true. But it gets worse. ⬇️
#translationfails #translation #localization #marketingmistakes #copywriting #fails
July 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Did you know: Mercedes-Benz initially translated its name in China as “to rush to die” (奔死).
It’s true. But it gets worse. ⬇️
#translationfails #translation #localization #marketingmistakes #copywriting #fails
It’s true. But it gets worse. ⬇️
#translationfails #translation #localization #marketingmistakes #copywriting #fails
7 habits that help me stay (mostly) sane as a freelancer and digital entrepreneur:
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#freelancing #business #mentalhealth
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#freelancing #business #mentalhealth
July 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
7 habits that help me stay (mostly) sane as a freelancer and digital entrepreneur:
⬇️
#freelancing #business #mentalhealth
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#freelancing #business #mentalhealth
July 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
When Microsoft employees screw up, do they get punished by being forced to use Word?
#godthistexteditorsucks #googledocsissomuchbetter #writing #content
#godthistexteditorsucks #googledocsissomuchbetter #writing #content
July 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
When Microsoft employees screw up, do they get punished by being forced to use Word?
#godthistexteditorsucks #googledocsissomuchbetter #writing #content
#godthistexteditorsucks #googledocsissomuchbetter #writing #content
I used to have a crippling fear of flying. Here’s what helped me — and how you can apply it to your own fears too.
It all started with a full-blown panic attack on a domestic flight in China.
It wasn’t a fun experience — especially since I had a 9-hour flight home ahead of me a few months later.
It all started with a full-blown panic attack on a domestic flight in China.
It wasn’t a fun experience — especially since I had a 9-hour flight home ahead of me a few months later.
July 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I used to have a crippling fear of flying. Here’s what helped me — and how you can apply it to your own fears too.
It all started with a full-blown panic attack on a domestic flight in China.
It wasn’t a fun experience — especially since I had a 9-hour flight home ahead of me a few months later.
It all started with a full-blown panic attack on a domestic flight in China.
It wasn’t a fun experience — especially since I had a 9-hour flight home ahead of me a few months later.
Of all the things to argue about online, the humble em dash (—) was not on my bingo card.
Some people think it’s a surefire tell of #AI writing.
Others say, “Excuse me—I was using em dashes when AI was still just a tech bro’s wet dream.”
⬇️ #writing #writesky #writersky #writingcommunity #content
Some people think it’s a surefire tell of #AI writing.
Others say, “Excuse me—I was using em dashes when AI was still just a tech bro’s wet dream.”
⬇️ #writing #writesky #writersky #writingcommunity #content
July 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Of all the things to argue about online, the humble em dash (—) was not on my bingo card.
Some people think it’s a surefire tell of #AI writing.
Others say, “Excuse me—I was using em dashes when AI was still just a tech bro’s wet dream.”
⬇️ #writing #writesky #writersky #writingcommunity #content
Some people think it’s a surefire tell of #AI writing.
Others say, “Excuse me—I was using em dashes when AI was still just a tech bro’s wet dream.”
⬇️ #writing #writesky #writersky #writingcommunity #content
Feeling overwhelmed?
Maybe you’re trying too much or looking too far ahead.
We’ve all heard that we should take it “one day at a time,” but even that can feel like too much.
Sounds familiar? Then here’s something worth trying:
#mentalhealth #productivity #kindness #mindfulness #overwhelm
Maybe you’re trying too much or looking too far ahead.
We’ve all heard that we should take it “one day at a time,” but even that can feel like too much.
Sounds familiar? Then here’s something worth trying:
#mentalhealth #productivity #kindness #mindfulness #overwhelm
July 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Feeling overwhelmed?
Maybe you’re trying too much or looking too far ahead.
We’ve all heard that we should take it “one day at a time,” but even that can feel like too much.
Sounds familiar? Then here’s something worth trying:
#mentalhealth #productivity #kindness #mindfulness #overwhelm
Maybe you’re trying too much or looking too far ahead.
We’ve all heard that we should take it “one day at a time,” but even that can feel like too much.
Sounds familiar? Then here’s something worth trying:
#mentalhealth #productivity #kindness #mindfulness #overwhelm
July 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Story time: My first #business was a failure.
In 2010/2011, after graduating university, I didn’t want to get a “real” job. It didn’t seem like my thing.
(I also didn’t really feel qualified for anything, but that’s another story.)
So I started a #startup instead — a vegan sports nutrition brand.
In 2010/2011, after graduating university, I didn’t want to get a “real” job. It didn’t seem like my thing.
(I also didn’t really feel qualified for anything, but that’s another story.)
So I started a #startup instead — a vegan sports nutrition brand.
July 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
You’re not lazy, unmotivated, or broken.
Maybe your life just lacks meaning.
Here are 9 subtle signs that absence of purpose could be what’s driving your struggles:
#mentalhealth #meaning #purpose #feelinglost
Maybe your life just lacks meaning.
Here are 9 subtle signs that absence of purpose could be what’s driving your struggles:
#mentalhealth #meaning #purpose #feelinglost
June 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
You’re not lazy, unmotivated, or broken.
Maybe your life just lacks meaning.
Here are 9 subtle signs that absence of purpose could be what’s driving your struggles:
#mentalhealth #meaning #purpose #feelinglost
Maybe your life just lacks meaning.
Here are 9 subtle signs that absence of purpose could be what’s driving your struggles:
#mentalhealth #meaning #purpose #feelinglost
I'm looking for resources to help me improve in the "design" part of #webdesign.
I'm comfortable building websites, but want to get better at making design decisions. Think layout, typography, color choices, etc.
If you have any recommendations—books, courses, etc.—I'd love to hear 'em!
#ui #ux
I'm comfortable building websites, but want to get better at making design decisions. Think layout, typography, color choices, etc.
If you have any recommendations—books, courses, etc.—I'd love to hear 'em!
#ui #ux
June 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I'm looking for resources to help me improve in the "design" part of #webdesign.
I'm comfortable building websites, but want to get better at making design decisions. Think layout, typography, color choices, etc.
If you have any recommendations—books, courses, etc.—I'd love to hear 'em!
#ui #ux
I'm comfortable building websites, but want to get better at making design decisions. Think layout, typography, color choices, etc.
If you have any recommendations—books, courses, etc.—I'd love to hear 'em!
#ui #ux
Psst, hey you. Wanna use an em dash ("—"), aka "the forbidden hyphen" like all the other cool kids?
Hold the Alt key, then type "0151" on your keyboard's numpad.
You're welcome.
(For its little cousin, the en dash, type "0150" instead.)
#writing #writingtips #writingcommunity
Hold the Alt key, then type "0151" on your keyboard's numpad.
You're welcome.
(For its little cousin, the en dash, type "0150" instead.)
#writing #writingtips #writingcommunity
June 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Psst, hey you. Wanna use an em dash ("—"), aka "the forbidden hyphen" like all the other cool kids?
Hold the Alt key, then type "0151" on your keyboard's numpad.
You're welcome.
(For its little cousin, the en dash, type "0150" instead.)
#writing #writingtips #writingcommunity
Hold the Alt key, then type "0151" on your keyboard's numpad.
You're welcome.
(For its little cousin, the en dash, type "0150" instead.)
#writing #writingtips #writingcommunity
I read "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser so you don't have to.
Here is a 🧵 of the absolute best #writing advice it has to offer:
#WritingCommunity #learning
Here is a 🧵 of the absolute best #writing advice it has to offer:
#WritingCommunity #learning
June 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I read "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser so you don't have to.
Here is a 🧵 of the absolute best #writing advice it has to offer:
#WritingCommunity #learning
Here is a 🧵 of the absolute best #writing advice it has to offer:
#WritingCommunity #learning
Apparently, "everything good on your end?" is not something you ask people with hemorrhoids.
#joke #writing #immatureandproudofit
#joke #writing #immatureandproudofit
June 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Apparently, "everything good on your end?" is not something you ask people with hemorrhoids.
#joke #writing #immatureandproudofit
#joke #writing #immatureandproudofit
If I see one more article, documentation, or hosting interface incorrectly use "back up" (the verb) and "backup" (the noun), I'm going to be upset to the point of vexed.
#writing #englishmfdoyouspeakit
#writing #englishmfdoyouspeakit
June 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If I see one more article, documentation, or hosting interface incorrectly use "back up" (the verb) and "backup" (the noun), I'm going to be upset to the point of vexed.
#writing #englishmfdoyouspeakit
#writing #englishmfdoyouspeakit
Well that’s a fucking lie…
June 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Well that’s a fucking lie…
I just watched the presentation by @noeltock.bsky.social at #WCEU. He runs a charity rescuing dogs on the frontlines in Ukraine (Dog Help Kharkiv). Part of his talk were videos of his work and the work of other charities in the region. I genuinely teared up.
June 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I just watched the presentation by @noeltock.bsky.social at #WCEU. He runs a charity rescuing dogs on the frontlines in Ukraine (Dog Help Kharkiv). Part of his talk were videos of his work and the work of other charities in the region. I genuinely teared up.
So, @netflix.com let me get this straight:
Because I am in another country where you don’t show ads, I can’t use my plan while traveling?
Plus, I can’t even watch the videos I downloaded at home anymore because I went online?
#enshittification #netflix #streaming
Because I am in another country where you don’t show ads, I can’t use my plan while traveling?
Plus, I can’t even watch the videos I downloaded at home anymore because I went online?
#enshittification #netflix #streaming
June 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
So, @netflix.com let me get this straight:
Because I am in another country where you don’t show ads, I can’t use my plan while traveling?
Plus, I can’t even watch the videos I downloaded at home anymore because I went online?
#enshittification #netflix #streaming
Because I am in another country where you don’t show ads, I can’t use my plan while traveling?
Plus, I can’t even watch the videos I downloaded at home anymore because I went online?
#enshittification #netflix #streaming