# Navigating My Creative Spaces — A Guided Tour  ## Introduction to Online Content Creation Workflow - A guided tour is provided of the creative spaces used to create and share content online, including the tools and services utilized in the workflow [(00:00:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=33s). - The overall workflow as a blogger is visualized in a diagram, which is available in a recently shared article, and outlines the process of creating and sharing content [(00:00:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=53s). - The goal of the tour is to explain and share the behind-the-scenes services used as a [[Content creation | content creator]] and why they were chosen [(00:01:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=72s). - Links to the sites discussed in the tour will be provided in the [[Audio description | video description]] [(00:01:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=90s). - A document detailing the creative work workflow is shared, which is updated from time to time to reflect changes in services used [(00:01:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=97s). ## Blogging Platforms and Practices - The first online presence is the numeric citizen.me website, where longer articles are published, including reviews and comments on products and services [(00:02:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=131s). - The website is hosted on Ghost, chosen for its simplicity and lack of plugins, and is an open-source platform [(00:02:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=162s). - Ghost's [[Internet hosting service | hosting service]] is used, and the service has been satisfactory, with helpful support during the migration from [[WordPress]] [(00:03:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=201s). - At least one article is written per week, including a weekly creative summary, and a built-in subscription mechanism is used for the newsletter [(00:03:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=238s). - The newsletter is shared on the website, and many subscribers are already signed up [(00:04:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=280s). ## Microblogging and Community Engagement - A micro blog website is used to share content on a more frequent basis, with short posts, thoughts, and comments, serving as a replacement for [[Twitter]] [(00:05:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=315s). - The micro blog is hosted on a platform that allows for hosting blogs and podcasts, and is based on [[Fediverse | fediverse]] principles, enabling users to follow and reply to people from [[Mastodon (social network) | Mastodon]] or [[Bluesky | Blue Sky]] directly [(00:05:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=339s). - The community on the micro blog is very active and helpful, making it easy to express thoughts and ask for help, with the ability to reply to posts via Mastodon, email, or directly on the micro blog [(00:06:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=373s). ## Documenting Workflows and Tools - A meta blog is maintained, built using Craft's shared document feature, where articles are written about online processes, tools, and workflows, providing detailed information on creative workflows [(00:07:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=435s). - The meta blog features a table of content for easy navigation, allowing visitors to click directly on articles, read the front matter, and leave comments [(00:07:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=479s). - A sub-website called micro workflows explained is used to document processes and tools used in detail, presented in a question-and-answer format, providing insight into how things are done using specific application features or service features [(00:08:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=517s). - The micro workflows explained website features a left table of content sidebar for easy navigation, making it an important place to write about online workflows [(00:09:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=571s). - A website serves as a complete [[Content creation | content creator]] tool set, documenting all the current tools, applications, and services being used, as well as upcoming tools being considered, and current projects, with a table of content for easy navigation [(00:09:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=588s). - The website provides detailed information about each tool, including utilities used on Mac, and links to articles about those tools and utilities, offering a comprehensive overview of everything used as a content creator [(00:10:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=630s). ## Personal Website and Content Sharing - A personal website, built using [[Craft]], functions as a personal landing page, presenting information about the content creator from a personal perspective, including passions, current projects, and goals for the current year [(00:11:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=665s). - The personal website includes a blog roll, where the content creator shares things they are learning, and an option to follow using [[RSS]], allowing for easy content consumption [(00:12:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=746s). ## Content Distribution and Aggregation - A [[YouTube]] channel is used to share content, including videos about Craft and other topics, with a community section featuring polls on various subjects, and encouraging audience participation [(00:13:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=797s). - A service called FeedPress is used to consolidate content into RSS feeds, allowing subscribers to easily access and consume content [(00:14:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=860s). - A single RSS feed is used to consolidate content from various platforms, including YouTube, microblog, and Ghost, making it easier for people to consume content, and the link to this feed will be available in the [[Audio description | video description]] [(00:14:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=877s). - A link tree service is used to create a landing page that serves as a central hub for accessing all online content, and although it's an expensive service, it allows for a very pleasing and user-friendly landing page [(00:15:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=929s). ## Monetization and Photography Platforms - Gumroad is used to sell [[Craft | craft]] templates, access to the Craft Bible, and share updates about Craft for paying subscribers, and the platform is well-focused on selling things [(00:16:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=976s). - A [[Glass]] website is used to share photos at least once a week, replacing a previous [[Instagram]] account, and it's a paid service that supports the mission of Glass [(00:17:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1030s). - [[Patreon]] is subscribed to in order to support Glass and its mission, and it's a nice place for photography-focused content [(00:17:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1053s). - [[Pixelfed | PixelFed]] is used to share photos on a more frequent basis, and it's a free service that's part of the [[Fediverse]], offering a great place to share photos and interact with subscribers [(00:18:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1093s). - PixelFed will replace [[SmugMug]] in the near future, and content is currently being migrated from SmugMug to PixelFed [(00:18:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1122s). - Both PixelFed and Glass will become the go-to places for sharing photos online [(00:19:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1154s). ## SDDC Project and Documentation - The [[Software-defined data center | SDDC]] Box project website, built using [[Craft]], is a less frequent endeavor that explains the process of building a home lab with software like [[VMware Workstation]] and [[VirtualBox]] [(00:19:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1164s). - A software-defined data center (SDDC) box is being run within a 2013 [[Mac Pro]], which is located on the desk [(00:19:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1198s). - The project is not receiving as much time as desired, but it serves as a space for documenting experiences and discoveries [(00:20:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1210s). - The documentation of the SDDC project is shared online, making it one of the last places where content is being shared [(00:20:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1227s). ## Conclusion and Call to Action - The guided tour aims to educate viewers on new things and encourage them to subscribe to the website or [[YouTube]] channel [(00:20:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1234s). - Viewers are invited to subscribe to the YouTube channel to stay updated on upcoming videos and follow the creator's work [(00:20:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc0j5jBuXZM&t=1252s).