Challenge Completed!
Priya Nair finished this 14-day challenge with 14 logs and a 14-day streak.
Start Blog Website
Launch blog and publish 5 posts
Progress — 14/14 days logged
Daily Logs
Day 14
Apr 29, 2026 · 9:41 PM
Final day — purchased a custom domain, configured DNS, updated all links. Blog is officially launched! 5 posts live, newsletter has 23 subscribers.
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Day 13
Apr 28, 2026 · 10:45 PM
Went back and added featured images to all 5 posts. Consistent visual branding makes the blog look more professional.
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Day 12
Apr 28, 2026 · 11:04 AM
Set up automated social sharing — new posts auto-tweet with a custom OG image. Also added reading time estimates.
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Day 11
Apr 26, 2026 · 7:02 PM
Post 5: 'Lessons from My First Month of Blogging.' Meta but authentic. Covered what worked, what didn't, and what I'd do differently.
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Day 10
Apr 25, 2026 · 10:43 PM
Added dark mode toggle, improved mobile navigation, and fixed some CSS issues on Safari. The details matter.
Awesome stuff! Would love to see the final result when you're done.
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Day 9
Apr 25, 2026 · 9:39 AM
Post 4: 'How to Stay Consistent as a Solo Builder.' More personal/reflective. Wrote it in one sitting, felt natural.
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Day 8
Apr 24, 2026 · 10:10 AM
Worked on the about page and added a project showcase section. Also improved the site's loading speed with image optimization.
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Day 7
Apr 22, 2026 · 10:32 PM
Post 3: 'My Favorite Developer Tools in 2026.' A listicle format — easier to write and tends to get shared more.
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Day 6
Apr 22, 2026 · 8:41 AM
Designed and built a newsletter signup form using Buttondown. Added it to the footer and each post's end.
I love that you're sharing the struggles too, not just the wins.
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Day 5
Apr 20, 2026 · 7:19 PM
Wrote Post 2: 'Building a Blog with MDX — A Complete Guide.' More technical but got good feedback on Twitter.
Day 4
Apr 19, 2026 · 9:39 PM
Added an RSS feed, sitemap, and basic SEO meta tags. Also set up Google Analytics to track visitors.
Day 3
Apr 18, 2026 · 10:26 PM
Wrote and published Post 1: 'Why I Switched from WordPress to Next.js.' Covered the pros/cons and migration process.
Day 2
Apr 18, 2026 · 3:20 AM
Built the blog post template with markdown rendering, syntax highlighting for code blocks, and a table of contents sidebar.
Day 1
Apr 16, 2026 · 8:46 PM
Researched blogging platforms — went with Next.js + MDX for full control. Set up the project and designed the homepage layout.