Write.as

"A highly credible alternative to Wordpress/Medium and every other minimalistic blog platform"

Comentarios: I have used WordPress/Blogger/Tumblr/Posthaven and a few more and last year I finally made the switch to Write.as. I am happy with the platform and look to grow with it in the future. Keep rocking, team!

Puntos a favor: A lot of positives:
1. Minimalistic look and feel
2. Markup format and support
3. The ease with which you can set up multiple blogs
4. Ease to set up your own domain
5. Simple out of the box metrics functionality
6. Though I have not used this feature a lot, you get to post anonymously as well!
7. Slack channel to interact with the creator! And he is responsive!
8. Keeps is simple and does not provide flashy features that add no value

Contras: Since it is highly minimalistic and the platform is still improving there are some features which are not supported out of the box. I wanted to have a plugin which shows up all the categories of posts I had written on the RHN. I asked the team for it. He did add the feature in the backlog of his requests. Since it is a one-man show I understand the new features will take time to come. I am okay with it since I love the platform and the promise on which it delivers.

"Best Minimalist Writing Platform on the Web"

Comentarios: Just nice and clean without any distractions. Love that minimal upkeep is needed.

Puntos a favor: I love the simple UI that makes it easy to pop on and bang out a couple of paragraphs without any distractions. The price is astoundingly good, especially if you purchase the 5-year Pro package. I try my best to only support open-source projects and write.as is the perfect one to support if you're a frequent writer. Even if you're an infrequent writer the half-decade plan should do you jsut fine. Hmm, what else... the integrations/labs/add-ons for additional customization, the anonymity of the platform, and the ability to write and share anonymous posts.
The TOr connectivity is SWEET. Overall, I have very few complaints and I've tried a dozen or more platforms this past year trying to find the right fit for me. write.as is that fit. The helpful discussion forum is nice if you get stuck/ some CSS or java help/ideas/examples/etc.

Contras: A little hard to customize unless you're fluent in CSS and javascript. However, it also presents a great opportunity to LEARN SOMETHING NEW! You can copy & paste from the suggested examples "donated" by other users and mess around with the code till you find the right look. Or, just keep it as is.

"I will probably be in the minority"

Comentarios: It was fine - easy to use and not unpleasant to look at. Just don't feel that the software will benefit me in the long term.

Puntos a favor: This was a software service I tried, thinking it would help my concentration or my productivity. After all, I write for a living - sometimes 12,000 words per day and distractions aren't very helpful to the process. So what did I like about the software? Well, it was a clean interface, sure. And that's about it. For me, it just wasn't useful. I'm not the type to get distracted and flip windows and start playing Candy Crush... I go to work and I do my job.

Contras: I just didn't see the point in the software. I, and hundreds of others, can write reports, articles, etc without distraction. If you feel you absolutely must work distraction-free, why not just turn of your WiFi? It's really as simple as that.

"The next stage of long-form blogging"

Comentarios: I prefer it over anything else for my personal writing. It’s simple but still carries all the necessary features to write great and clear content.

Puntos a favor: write.as has its own niche. Unlike wordpress and similar CMS software, they’ve carved out a nice little space for quick and accessible blogging without all the nonsense. It’s more private and focuses on the content over making money through advertising. While most of the users posts are clearly not professional writers, their content is not designed with the sole purpose of profit in mind. The content most users use the service for is genuine and feels like a throwback to the old days when blogging wasn’t about money, it was about getting the word out to anyone who would listen.

Contras: Since the platform is not profitable for users it limits what type of content one can expect to be available. It also lacks in formatting, reach/share functionality and discoverability for authors. The lack of Medium integration sucks.

"Distraction-free & immersive publishing platform for writers built on great values"

Puntos a favor: - The design and functionality enable an immersive and writing-focused experience
- Custom CSS
- Beautiful "text focused" newsletters through their "Letters" features
- Active community where we can suggest new features, share best practices, and troubleshoot/guide each other
- Integrations with other platforms like Twitter, Tumblr, and Ghost
- Strong values around privacy and a strong vision rooted in a

Contras: - Not a con for Write.as per se, but since it is based on Markdown, it cannot embed a YouTube (as Markdown does not support it)