David Waumsley
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David Waumsley
@davidwaumsley.bsky.social
In short, this video is about owning your own lovely, beautiful HTML.

@nathanwrigley.com is brilliant at editing out our tech failures, but this time we let the swearing go. It's probably the best bit.
Trap or Trade-off? What small businesses should know before getting a website
How businesses might get a website that avoids the lock-in and quality trade-offs that come with no-code platforms.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Some impressive reporting here.
Tech Billionaires Want Us Dead
YouTube video by Taylor Lorenz
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January 19, 2026 at 4:31 PM
This guy is amazing. I particularly love that his Dad posts his album orders in the local village. No mega-corps. He is all about connecting with real people.
Mike Dawes Plays "The Impossible!" WTF?
YouTube video by Rick Beato
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January 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
My New Year's resolution: promote the liberating power of the "dumb" web (HTML and CSS).
Enshittification: Why We Need Independent Websites
How platforms lure us in, lock us down and extract value and how small, independent websites can push back.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM
I am also excited by the potential of a post America internet.
The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse. Forever. | Aaron Bastani Meets Cory Doctorow
YouTube video by Novara Media
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December 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This episode aims to help small local businesses avoid costly mistakes.
Google Ads for local businesses
What you need to know before launching a pay-per-click campaign.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This seems such a sensible way to view AI. It's nice and short too.
Why we're giving AI too much credit | Morten Rand-Hendriksen | TEDxSurrey
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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November 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If I every write or say "Passionate about helping" please slap me!
November 8, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The Israeli Psyche Explained
YouTube video by Propaganda & Co.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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Anyone have some pics to contribute?
OnlyFans - Welcome
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June 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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We all have a choice.

The Internet is ours.
We all have a choice
Taking action and Doing The Right Thing is often difficult, always exhausting, but it is what we must do, together.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Sara Soueidan being brilliant as always.
Navigating the World of Web Accessibility with Sara Soueidan
YouTube video by General Musings with Kevin Powell
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September 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Who knew there were so many options? I'd love feedback from anyone who uses any of these services.
Form options for static websites
Do we need website forms and if we do what are our options.
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September 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A talk worth anyone's time.
Cory Doctorow at CF 25: How Enshittification Conquered the 21st Century and How We Can Overthrow It
YouTube video by CloudFest
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August 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Are we all agreed that HTML is hard?
Don’t quote us on this!
Looking at the problem with testimonials, blockquotes, pull quotes and the cite element.
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August 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Something to cheer up @nathanwrigley.com!
What happens when tech companies hold more power than governments? | Dr. Jaya Klara Brekke
YouTube video by Dr Myriam Francois
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August 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This video sums up beautifully what I love about @11ty.dev. Thanks to @bobmonsour.com newsletter for pointing to it.
The modern web sucks. My band's website doesn't.
YouTube video by Veronica Explains
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July 29, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Better HTML head tags
YouTube video by No Script Show
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July 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
It was great seeing Joe poking around the No Script Show's website. I got a lot from it.
The Accessibility Show #7 - From automated testing to expert tweaks on the No Script Show website
YouTube video by WP Builds
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July 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I've never signed up to a political party before, but I think the UK needs a new one.
Your Party
We're building a new kind of political party - one that belongs to you. Sign up here...
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July 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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New blog post! 🚀

A few months ago a media org demanded a license fee for an open graph image I linked. I paid the fee because I was worried, but it raises serious questions about open graph usage on the web!

This goes through how it went and my thoughts.

alistairshepherd.uk/writing/open...
I displayed an open graph image and had to pay how much?! - Alistair Shepherd
A media company demanded a license fee for an Open Graph image used on my twitter archive. I gave in and paid it, but what does that mean for open graph images and copyright?
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July 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Israel's DARKEST Experiment Yet
YouTube video by Double Down News
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July 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Beta testers needed! Recently I asked if people wanted a sneak peak of a #WordPress podcast plugin I've been working on with Dan Maby. Thx to those who signed up. We are now ready for more people to have a play. If that's you, head here: www.podcasterplus.com/beta/ #podcasting
Beta - Podcaster Plus
Join the Podcaster Plus beta list. Stop wrestling with generic players and clunky workflows. It's time to make your podcast website as impressive as your audio.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It's quite scary how little we know.
Are we right in the <head>?
Unseen by visitors the head tags is easily overlooked, but very important to a website's performance.
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July 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM