Q&A: The Blog Shutdown
By: Emma Onstott
Created August 23, 2023
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Any of your would-be questions about the blog shutdown are answered here.
Pre-shutdown Q&A
Q: Why is the blog site shutting down?
A: Because there is no purpose for it anymore. No one would go to the blog site, so I decided to instead upload on my Threads and Twitter/X accounts, as that is where most of the SeveredData Community is. Plus, I would rarely post on the blog site, as it would require much more work than simply posting a quick update on Threads and Twitter/X.
Q: How can I view blog posts after the shutdown date?
A: In the footer of the main site, the link "Blog Site" will be replaced with "Blog Archive." Click it, and you will be taken to a special page where you can view all five of my blog posts.
Q: What will happen if I visit the blog site after the shutdown?
A: You will be presented with a 404 error from Google.
Q: Will anything change on the main site?
A: Nope! It will still be functional for the foreseeable future, with it acting as the hub to access all of my socials, videos, and maps.
Q: What is the roadmap for the weeks leading to the shutdown?
A: Here it is:
September 1: Add the blog archive to the main site with a temporary link to the blog site
September 8: Footer links will redirect you to the main site version of the page
September 15: Replace all header links with links to the main site
September 22: Remove all categories and urge users to go back to the main site
September 29: Cease all services and shut down the blog site permanently
Q: What if I have a question about the shutdown or anything else?
A: Feel free to contact me via the contact form, my business email, or social media DMs if you have any questions.
Post-shutdown Q&A
Q: When was the blog site created and shut down?
A: The blog site was created on March 8th, 2023. It shut down on September 29, 2023. It lasted 6 months and 3 weeks (205 days).
Q: What was the purpose of the blog site?
A: My blog site was the place to stay up-to-date on my life and also learn some cool facts in the process.
Q: How much posts did you create?
A: I created 5 posts throughout the blog site's lifetime.
Q: What were the categories on the blog site?
A: Throughout its lifetime, six categories were introduced to the blog site. However, only three of them were used. The categories were to neatly organize my posts to prevent confusion. Here's the full list of the categories used and their descriptions:
Updates: All updates on my channels, socials, website, and my life are listed here. (3 posts)
Videos: Every time a new video comes out, I will update this page. (No posts)
Trivia: Any post that has educational info and facts is listed here. (1 post)
Files: The stuff I create (not on YouTube) can all be downloaded here. (No posts)
My Maps: Progress on the development of my Fortnite and Minecraft maps can be seen here. (No posts)
Q&A: Ask me some questions, and they'll be answered here. (1 post)
Q: What is your favorite post that you've created?
A: My favorite post is "Some Penny Trivia." That post is one I enjoyed making and reading over and over again.
Q: Why did you move on from the blog site?
A: Threads and Twitter/X largely replaced the need for the blog site, as I can simply post an update on those platforms in a matter of seconds compared to 30 minutes to an hour for one blog post. Also, no one would visit the blog site, so it served no purpose.
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