Brandon Himpfen
@brandonhimpfen.bsky.social
Digital Marketing. Web Development. Graphic Design. Programming. Travel. Photography. https://www.himpfen.com/
Why SEO Is a System, Not a Checklist searchpowered.substack.com/p/why-seo-is...
#seo #searchengineoptimization #search #webdevelopment #blogging
#seo #searchengineoptimization #search #webdevelopment #blogging
Why SEO Is a System, Not a Checklist
SEO is not a set of tricks you finish. It is an ecosystem of decisions that compound over time.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Why SEO Is a System, Not a Checklist searchpowered.substack.com/p/why-seo-is...
#seo #searchengineoptimization #search #webdevelopment #blogging
#seo #searchengineoptimization #search #webdevelopment #blogging
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Packing Tips for Solo Travelers: What You Actually Need www.solotraveler.org/packing-tips...
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
Packing Tips for Solo Travelers: What You Actually Need
Thoughtful packing guidance for solo travelers focused on safety, comfort, and flexibility. Learn what you actually need to travel independently without overpacking or unnecessary stress.
www.solotraveler.org
January 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Packing Tips for Solo Travelers: What You Actually Need www.solotraveler.org/packing-tips...
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
How Awesome Learn Complements Awesome Lists www.himpfen.com/how-awesome-...
#awesome #awesomelists #awesomelearn #opensource
#awesome #awesomelists #awesomelearn #opensource
How Awesome Learn Complements Awesome Lists
An analysis of how Awesome Learn complements Awesome Lists by separating discovery from understanding, and why this layered approach supports clarity, credibility, and sustainable open knowledge.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:12 PM
How Awesome Learn Complements Awesome Lists www.himpfen.com/how-awesome-...
#awesome #awesomelists #awesomelearn #opensource
#awesome #awesomelists #awesomelearn #opensource
The Desk — Edition 84 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...
#opensource #programming #travel #solotravel #crypto #ai #webdevelopment #digitalmarketing
#opensource #programming #travel #solotravel #crypto #ai #webdevelopment #digitalmarketing
The Desk — Edition 84
Welcome to the 84th issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:08 PM
The Desk — Edition 84 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...
#opensource #programming #travel #solotravel #crypto #ai #webdevelopment #digitalmarketing
#opensource #programming #travel #solotravel #crypto #ai #webdevelopment #digitalmarketing
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We are happy to announce the launch of the Solo Traveler hub.
Don't forget to bookmark it!
🔗 solotraveler.xyz
Don't forget to bookmark it!
🔗 solotraveler.xyz
Solo Traveler
Independent resources and community for people who travel alone.
solotraveler.xyz
January 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
We are happy to announce the launch of the Solo Traveler hub.
Don't forget to bookmark it!
🔗 solotraveler.xyz
Don't forget to bookmark it!
🔗 solotraveler.xyz
Why “Topical Authority” Is Usually Just Better Site Structure searchpowered.substack.com/p/why-topica...
#search #seo #searchengineoptimization #digitalmarketing
#search #seo #searchengineoptimization #digitalmarketing
Why “Topical Authority” Is Usually Just Better Site Structure
Search engines reward clarity, not mystique. What we call authority is often the byproduct of organized information.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Why “Topical Authority” Is Usually Just Better Site Structure searchpowered.substack.com/p/why-topica...
#search #seo #searchengineoptimization #digitalmarketing
#search #seo #searchengineoptimization #digitalmarketing
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Solo Traveler–Approved: The Best Travel & Travel Tech Essentials for 2026 www.solotraveler.org/best-travel-...
#travel #solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone
#travel #solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone
Solo Traveler–Approved: The Best Travel & Travel Tech Essentials for 2026
Discover the best travel gear and travel tech essentials for solo travelers in 2026. Thoughtful, experience-tested picks for safety, comfort, and independence—perfect for Boxing Day deals and year-ahe...
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December 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Solo Traveler–Approved: The Best Travel & Travel Tech Essentials for 2026 www.solotraveler.org/best-travel-...
#travel #solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone
#travel #solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone
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We've started the Solo Travel Society on LinkedIn - a thoughtful community for people who travel alone (or want to), focused on safety, confidence, and real experiences.
No spam. Just support and insight.
👉 Join here: www.linkedin.com/groups/16349...
No spam. Just support and insight.
👉 Join here: www.linkedin.com/groups/16349...
LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn
Login to LinkedIn to keep in touch with people you know, share ideas, and build your career.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We've started the Solo Travel Society on LinkedIn - a thoughtful community for people who travel alone (or want to), focused on safety, confidence, and real experiences.
No spam. Just support and insight.
👉 Join here: www.linkedin.com/groups/16349...
No spam. Just support and insight.
👉 Join here: www.linkedin.com/groups/16349...
Reposted by Brandon Himpfen
Why Solo Travelers Need Different Information Than Groups www.solotraveler.org/why-solo-tra...
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #travel
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #travel
Why Solo Travelers Need Different Information Than Groups
Solo travelers face different risks, costs, and decisions than groups. This article explains why solo-first travel information matters and how group-focused advice often fails independent travelers.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Why Solo Travelers Need Different Information Than Groups www.solotraveler.org/why-solo-tra...
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #travel
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #travel
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Why Solo Travelers Often Overprepare And What That Reveals solotravelsociety.com/why-solo-tra...
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
Why Solo Travelers Often Overprepare And What That Reveals - Solo Travel Society
Why do solo travelers often overprepare? This reflective piece explores the psychology behind overplanning, what it reveals about independence and trust, and how preparation evolves with experience.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Why Solo Travelers Often Overprepare And What That Reveals solotravelsociety.com/why-solo-tra...
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
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Solo Road Trip: Tips for a Successful Journey www.solotraveler.org/solo-road-tr...
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #travel
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #travel
Solo Road Trip: Tips for a Successful Journey
A practical, supportive guide to planning a solo road trip with confidence. Learn how to prepare, manage costs, stay safe, and adapt thoughtfully while traveling alone by car.
www.solotraveler.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Solo Road Trip: Tips for a Successful Journey www.solotraveler.org/solo-road-tr...
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #travel
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #travel
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Welcome to Solo Travel Society solotravelsociety.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
#solotravel #travel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #solotravelsociety
#solotravel #travel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #solotravelsociety
Welcome to Solo Travel Society
Solo travel isn’t a trend. It’s a way of moving through the world with intention.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Welcome to Solo Travel Society solotravelsociety.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
#solotravel #travel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #solotravelsociety
#solotravel #travel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #solotravelsociety
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Solo Traveler Trips — Without a Paywall
A free, monthly curated list for people who travel independently.
• No or low single supplements
• Clear sourcing and criteria
• Published monthly
Independent travel information should be accessible.
A free, monthly curated list for people who travel independently.
• No or low single supplements
• Clear sourcing and criteria
• Published monthly
Independent travel information should be accessible.
January 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Solo Traveler Trips — Without a Paywall
A free, monthly curated list for people who travel independently.
• No or low single supplements
• Clear sourcing and criteria
• Published monthly
Independent travel information should be accessible.
A free, monthly curated list for people who travel independently.
• No or low single supplements
• Clear sourcing and criteria
• Published monthly
Independent travel information should be accessible.
What Makes a Resource “Authoritative” Without Being Centralized www.himpfen.com/what-makes-a...
#decentralization #informationsystems #authority
#decentralization #informationsystems #authority
What Makes a Resource “Authoritative” Without Being Centralized
An analytical look at how resources become authoritative through trust, transparency, and repeated use rather than central control or formal endorsement.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
What Makes a Resource “Authoritative” Without Being Centralized www.himpfen.com/what-makes-a...
#decentralization #informationsystems #authority
#decentralization #informationsystems #authority
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The Difference Between Being Alone and Feeling Lonely While Traveling solotravelsociety.com/difference-b...
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #solotravelsociety
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #solotravelsociety
The Difference Between Being Alone and Feeling Lonely While Traveling - Solo Travel Society
A reflective exploration of the emotional difference between being alone and feeling lonely while traveling, written for solo travelers navigating independence, solitude, and self-trust.
solotravelsociety.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The Difference Between Being Alone and Feeling Lonely While Traveling solotravelsociety.com/difference-b...
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #solotravelsociety
#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo #solotravelsociety
Why I Treat Curation as Infrastructure, Not Content www.himpfen.com/curation-as-...
#awesome #awesomelists #opensource #programming #webdevelopment
#awesome #awesomelists #opensource #programming #webdevelopment
Why I Treat Curation as Infrastructure, Not Content
Why I treat curation as infrastructure, not content. An essay on Awesome Lists, editorial judgment, maintenance, and building durable public reference points in an Internet shaped by noise, algorithms...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Why I Treat Curation as Infrastructure, Not Content www.himpfen.com/curation-as-...
#awesome #awesomelists #opensource #programming #webdevelopment
#awesome #awesomelists #opensource #programming #webdevelopment
Why We Separate Inspiration Content From Decision-Making Content www.brandontravel.com/why-we-separ...
#travel #traveler #travelinspiration #travelbetter
#travel #traveler #travelinspiration #travelbetter
Why We Separate Inspiration Content From Decision-Making Content
An analytical explanation of why Brandon Travel separates inspirational travel content from decision-making analysis, focusing on pricing, infrastructure, regulation, risk, and how travel systems actu...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Why We Separate Inspiration Content From Decision-Making Content www.brandontravel.com/why-we-separ...
#travel #traveler #travelinspiration #travelbetter
#travel #traveler #travelinspiration #travelbetter
Crypto & FinTech Weekly — Issue 3 www.linkedin.com/pulse/crypto...
#crypto #cryptocurrency #fintech #digitalfinance #finance
#crypto #cryptocurrency #fintech #digitalfinance #finance
Crypto & FinTech Weekly — Issue 3
January 12, 2026 👋 Welcome back. Crypto & FinTech Weekly is a curated overview of developments at the intersection of digital assets, financial infrastructure, regulation, and financial technology.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Crypto & FinTech Weekly — Issue 3 www.linkedin.com/pulse/crypto...
#crypto #cryptocurrency #fintech #digitalfinance #finance
#crypto #cryptocurrency #fintech #digitalfinance #finance
Digital Marketing Weekly — Issue 4 www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...
#digitalmarketing #seo #socialmedia #search #ai
#digitalmarketing #seo #socialmedia #search #ai
Digital Marketing Weekly — Issue 4
January 12, 2026 👋 Welcome back. Digital Marketing Weekly is a curated overview of developments across SEO, content, social, analytics, and digital growth strategy.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Digital Marketing Weekly — Issue 4 www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...
#digitalmarketing #seo #socialmedia #search #ai
#digitalmarketing #seo #socialmedia #search #ai
What “Location Independent” Actually Requires digitalnomadsnetwork.substack.com/p/what-locat...
#digitalnomad #digitalnomads #digitalnomadlife #digitalnomadlifestyle #nomad
#digitalnomad #digitalnomads #digitalnomadlife #digitalnomadlifestyle #nomad
What “Location Independent” Actually Requires
The structural, legal, and operational realities behind working without a fixed base.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:17 PM
What “Location Independent” Actually Requires digitalnomadsnetwork.substack.com/p/what-locat...
#digitalnomad #digitalnomads #digitalnomadlife #digitalnomadlifestyle #nomad
#digitalnomad #digitalnomads #digitalnomadlife #digitalnomadlifestyle #nomad
The Awesome Lists Roadmap: Current Scope and What’s Ahead www.himpfen.com/awesome-list...
#awesome #awesomelists #opensource #programming #webdevelopment
#awesome #awesomelists #opensource #programming #webdevelopment
The Awesome Lists Roadmap: Current Scope and What’s Ahead
A clear roadmap for the Awesome Lists project outlining its current scope, category structure, and planned expansions across AI, data, engineering, sustainability, and more, with a forward-looking vie...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The Awesome Lists Roadmap: Current Scope and What’s Ahead www.himpfen.com/awesome-list...
#awesome #awesomelists #opensource #programming #webdevelopment
#awesome #awesomelists #opensource #programming #webdevelopment
The Desk — Edition 82 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...
#opensource #programming #webdevelopment #webdev #travel #solotravel
#opensource #programming #webdevelopment #webdev #travel #solotravel
The Desk — Edition 82
Welcome to the 82nd issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The Desk — Edition 82 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...
#opensource #programming #webdevelopment #webdev #travel #solotravel
#opensource #programming #webdevelopment #webdev #travel #solotravel
Digital Marketing Weekly Issue 3 www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...
#digitalmarketing #seo #socialmedia
#digitalmarketing #seo #socialmedia
Digital Marketing Weekly Issue 3
January 05, 2026 👋 Welcome back. Digital Marketing Weekly is a curated overview of developments across SEO, content, social, analytics, and digital growth strategy.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Digital Marketing Weekly Issue 3 www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...
#digitalmarketing #seo #socialmedia
#digitalmarketing #seo #socialmedia