I didn't document Day 1 and 2 but I never stopped building. Picking up from here and committing to sharing the journey openly.
Here's what shipped on Day 3:
Analytics Dashboard
Authors on Conjure can now see exactly how their blogs are performing. Views, likes, and engagement tracked in one clean dashboard. Writing into the void is demotivating, now authors know their words are reaching people.
Writing Streaks
Consistency is the hardest part of writing. I added a streak system that tracks how many consecutive days an author has published. Small dopamine hit, big behavioural change. If it works for Duolingo, it works for writers.
Why I'm building Conjure
Most blogging platforms feel like tools. I want Conjure to feel like a place - minimal, intentional, and built around the craft of writing. Block-based editor, Magic Paste for AI-assisted writing, and now analytics and streaks to keep authors engaged and motivated.
Still a lot ahead. But Day 3 feels good.
Also published a new article today if you've ever wondered what VPS hosting actually is and whether you need it, this one's for you.
Read it here:
https://conjure.blog/blogs/vps-hosting-explained-everything-you-need-to-know
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