From the Garage to the Web: Why Building Online is for Everybody
What’s your bright idea? No, for real what’s that one idea that keeps coming back to you? The one that makes you ask yourself, “Can I really do this?” Do you have a big goal? Maybe it’s not even that deep you just want to share your cat “Charmie” with the world. And what if “Charmie” was a little more exotic… like a couple extra legs exotic? That’s something the internet would absolutely love.
We all have ideas. Big ones, small ones, weird ones, brilliant ones. And guess what? They matter. The web is still the best place to share them. Whether you want to make a new friend or grow a whole community, the internet is here for it. You’ve got something to say, and someone out there wants to hear it. So take the risk put yourself out there.
From your living room, with just a laptop and a bit of Wi-Fi, you can reach the world. A website isn’t just a page it’s a communication tool. It’s a bridge between you and everyone else out here. Whether you’re into fashion critiques, fantasy football stats, concert stories, or just documenting your journey that’s content. That’s connection.
So yeah, maybe you fuss about the way a dress falls off the shoulder post it. Maybe you really care about who got first pick in your fantasy league let the world know who’s winning. Maybe you’ve been to 45 concerts this year that’s amazing! And the world thinks it’s cool too.
Whether it’s a blog, a vlog, a tweet, or a full-on web app the internet is waiting for you to show up. A website is your platform. It’s your toolbox. It’s your blank canvas to share your voice and connect with people who vibe with your energy.
Sharing something with the world is difficult. What if they don’t like it? What if people leave mean comments? What if… What if you share something that actually changes someone’s opinion? What if your voice inspires someone out there to become a ‘90s new jack swing head? The internet is a wild place, but it’s also an awesome one and I know you’ve got what it takes, just like I did.
I started this blog one step at a time. I didn’t know if I was doing it “right,” but I started anyway. And starting? That’s the hardest part. You have to start over and over again, every day. Putting yourself out there can feel vulnerable, but real talk; sharing is what strong people do. It’s how “we” show up. It’s how we connect. We make the world better by being present, by participating.
I remember the first time I hit “publish.” My palms were sweaty. My heart was doing that weird anxious thump. I must’ve read that post twenty times before I finally said, “Whatever happens, happens.” And guess what? Nothing bad happened. I didn’t go viral. I didn’t get trolled. But I did feel free. Like I finally showed up for myself.
That’s the magic. Not in going viral, but in showing up. Maybe your first post is just a photo of Charmie. Maybe it’s a half-finished idea or a memory you want to hold onto. Doesn’t matter. What matters is that it’s yours and that you’re bold enough to share it.
You don’t need a perfect plan. You don’t need fancy tools. All you need is the courage to start and something real to say. That’s it. You start with one page. One thought. One photo. And before you know it, you’ve built something of your own.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to put yourself out there this is it. You’ve got the voice, the vision, and the presence. You don’t need permission to take up digital space. You just need to begin.
And when you’re ready to build that website, I’ll be here to help.
✌🏾 Your local neighborhood software engineer, Christin