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Feb 2025
14m 55s

Blogging Isn't Dead

37signals
About this episode

Does blogging still matter in tech? In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes chats with 37signals' Principal Programmer Jorge Manrubia about why blogging is very much alive. They dig into the history of the 37signals developers blog, the company's process for contributions, and the added benefits this communication tool provides. 

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:50 – Meet Jorge
  • 01:03 – The history of the 37signals developers blog
  • 02:25 – The process — who contributes and how topics are decided
  • 05:09 – Benefits of writing on the blog and sharing content with the public
  • 07:40 – What to consider when starting a company blog
  • 09:43 – Sharing code isn’t as revealing as you might think
  • 11:28 – Secondary benefits of sharing your content
  • 13:30 – What’s next for the blog?

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