Ana Rodrigues
Ana Rodrigues — Front-end developer, London
Front-end developer in London on web development, IndieWeb, and creative personal blogging.
ohhelloana.blogA forty minute tech talk might not fix a very specific code problem at work, but it might leave you inspired to fix everything else.
Ana Rodrigues' blog feels like the personal web at its best — playful, handmade, and completely hers. She writes about front-end development, the IndieWeb, conference talks, and everyday life with a warmth that's rare in tech blogging. The site itself is a statement: retro-inspired design, pixel art, a guestbook, tilted elements — everything the modern corporate web isn't. It's a reminder that personal websites can be weird, creative, and genuinely fun.
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Tell the speakers that you liked their talks
I spent a great chunk of last week at SmashingConf Freiburg and it was lovely as usual. It was great to meet some people I've only ever seen online and see old friends. And I am not going to lie - it was pretty flattering to have people come over to me and challenge me to admit I was the mystery speaker (SmashingConf always has a mystery speaker they only announce on the day). I wasn't, as you all know now, but thank you for thinking I am of that calibre! Anyway, at the after-party I was chattin...
[PT] Internet à moda antiga: conheça a indie web, onde as pessoas ainda fazem seus próprios sites
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Towards a personal online third-space
Last year I spoke at MK Geek Night about my personal reflections on how, after years of chasing IndieWeb perfection, I just accepted my imperfect website. I finally sat down to transcribe it and post it here. The base of this post was a transcript of my presentation but some editing is now present for added clarity, blog context instead of presentation and correction of grammatical mistakes. This a ramble about what a safe personal online space focused on creativity, community, and self-express...
Bookmarks clean-up
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A few weeks ago I decided to be bold and put out there that I had itches I wanted to scratch. It isn't something I normally do, as I usually reject myself before allowing others to do so. So, after the Wonders of Web Weaving podcast was published, I rejoiced online and said that I was grateful for how, in 2026, I'd experienced a couple of things for the first time: being an MC at a conference and being a guest on a podcast, and that I was keen for more. So I was invited to chat on the codebar St...
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