What changed when my posts became part of the open web?

Before this update, my reflections opened in pop-up windows. The site looked organized, but an individual post did not have its own address. That made it harder for someone to bookmark a reflection, share it, or return to it later. I learned that putting writing on a webpage is not quite the same as publishing it in a lasting, connected way.

Giving every post a permanent URL helped me understand the web differently. Each reflection now has its own identity and can stand on its own. The RSS feed also gives readers a way to follow new posts without depending on a social media platform or an algorithm to decide what they see.

I also added Microformats2 information for the title, author, date, link, and complete content of each post. These labels are not meant to change how the site looks. They help computers understand the structure that a reader can already see. I like that the original design and writing can stay the same while the site becomes more useful and accessible to different tools.

AI helped with the code and with checking that the feed and permanent links worked. My role was to decide what I wanted the site to do, make sure my original writing was preserved, and ask for features that support readers. This reminded me that using AI responsibly still requires clear goals, careful review, and an understanding of the result.

This process expanded my idea of new literacy. It includes writing and design, but it also includes understanding how digital tools organize and distribute our work. Now, when I add another post to the site, it can have its own permanent page and appear in the feed automatically. That makes the blog feel less like a single assignment and more like a learning space that can continue to grow.