Following the removal of traditional comments, this post introduces a new guestbook built using the SEEM platform. Inspired by the personal websites of the early internet, it offers visitors a simple way to leave their mark and participate without the complexity of a full comment system.
What began as a simple question about website comments evolved into a larger exploration of guest books, online interaction and networked physical artifacts. Part project update, part reflection on the old internet, this post traces the origins of a new experiment approaching its first public release.
A candid dev log tracking another rapid site revamp. Explains the frustration of maintaining multiple folder structures, breaking down template spaghetti, dropping cryptic hints about upcoming hardware prototypes, and permanently routing all traffic under a single domain.
An explanation of why Cloudflare’s free tier and Eleventy became the foundation for a lightweight, low-cost personal website workflow. Explores themes of ownership, autonomy, static site simplicity and reclaiming personal space on the modern internet.
A development-focused update detailing the migration toward a unified backend powering both SleightError.com and ZachGilkey.com. Reflects on merging the divide between “developer” and “writer” identities while simplifying long-term content management.