Mike Barlow
@mikebarlow.uk
👨💻 Senior Developer https://aiir.com
🛠 Server management tools https://serverauth.com
☁️ Building markdown to hosted website with https://hosted.md
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🛠 Server management tools https://serverauth.com
☁️ Building markdown to hosted website with https://hosted.md
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Mike Barlow
@mikebarlow.uk
· Apr 14
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
hosted.md
So yet again it's been a while since I've posted but finally time to introduce my latest project!
Say hello to https://hosted.md! Publish your markdown files as a website in minutes and take out the hassle out of hosting it.
Get on the waitlist for early access now! #buildinpublic
Say hello to https://hosted.md! Publish your markdown files as a website in minutes and take out the hassle out of hosting it.
Get on the waitlist for early access now! #buildinpublic
🎊 Tonights the night 🎊
https://hosted.md will be launching tonight. You can get yourself a super sweet discount code if you're on the mailing list.
The discounts are first come, first served so don't miss your chance! 👌
https://hosted.md will be launching tonight. You can get yourself a super sweet discount code if you're on the mailing list.
The discounts are first come, first served so don't miss your chance! 👌
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
hosted.md
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🎊 Tonights the night 🎊
https://hosted.md will be launching tonight. You can get yourself a super sweet discount code if you're on the mailing list.
The discounts are first come, first served so don't miss your chance! 👌
https://hosted.md will be launching tonight. You can get yourself a super sweet discount code if you're on the mailing list.
The discounts are first come, first served so don't miss your chance! 👌
Tomorrow night will be the big release for hosted.md. 24 hours left to get on the waitlist for some discounts to your inbox!
Get in the loop https://hosted.md
#buildinpublic #productlaunch #markdown #staticsites
Get in the loop https://hosted.md
#buildinpublic #productlaunch #markdown #staticsites
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
hosted.md
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Tomorrow night will be the big release for hosted.md. 24 hours left to get on the waitlist for some discounts to your inbox!
Get in the loop https://hosted.md
#buildinpublic #productlaunch #markdown #staticsites
Get in the loop https://hosted.md
#buildinpublic #productlaunch #markdown #staticsites
Reposted by Mike Barlow
🚀 New post on the hosted.md blog
If you write in Markdown and want a place for your words to live, this guide walks you through what to look for, what to avoid, and how to pick a hosting platform that actually helps you grow.
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/qxWhK
If you write in Markdown and want a place for your words to live, this guide walks you through what to look for, what to avoid, and how to pick a hosting platform that actually helps you grow.
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/qxWhK
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🚀 New post on the hosted.md blog
If you write in Markdown and want a place for your words to live, this guide walks you through what to look for, what to avoid, and how to pick a hosting platform that actually helps you grow.
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/qxWhK
If you write in Markdown and want a place for your words to live, this guide walks you through what to look for, what to avoid, and how to pick a hosting platform that actually helps you grow.
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/qxWhK
📣 Last chance 📣
Last chance to get on the https://hosted.md waitlist for sweet discounts to your inbox 📨
#buildinpublic #productlaunch #staticsites #markdown
Last chance to get on the https://hosted.md waitlist for sweet discounts to your inbox 📨
#buildinpublic #productlaunch #staticsites #markdown
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
hosted.md
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
📣 Last chance 📣
Last chance to get on the https://hosted.md waitlist for sweet discounts to your inbox 📨
#buildinpublic #productlaunch #staticsites #markdown
Last chance to get on the https://hosted.md waitlist for sweet discounts to your inbox 📨
#buildinpublic #productlaunch #staticsites #markdown
🚀 New post on the hosted.md blog
If you write in Markdown and want a place for your words to live, this guide walks you through what to look for, what to avoid, and how to pick a hosting platform that actually helps you grow.
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/qxWhK
If you write in Markdown and want a place for your words to live, this guide walks you through what to look for, what to avoid, and how to pick a hosting platform that actually helps you grow.
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/qxWhK
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🚀 New post on the hosted.md blog
If you write in Markdown and want a place for your words to live, this guide walks you through what to look for, what to avoid, and how to pick a hosting platform that actually helps you grow.
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/qxWhK
If you write in Markdown and want a place for your words to live, this guide walks you through what to look for, what to avoid, and how to pick a hosting platform that actually helps you grow.
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/qxWhK
Reposted by Mike Barlow
When doing research for hosted.md and the potential competitors i got a load of notes down so thought i'd turn them into a post. Hopefully it's useful to someone! 💅
#staticsites #buildinpublic
https://hosted.md/blog/github-pages-vs-netlify-vs-cloudflare-pages-which-is-best-for-markdown-sites
#staticsites #buildinpublic
https://hosted.md/blog/github-pages-vs-netlify-vs-cloudflare-pages-which-is-best-for-markdown-sites
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
hosted.md
May 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
When doing research for hosted.md and the potential competitors i got a load of notes down so thought i'd turn them into a post. Hopefully it's useful to someone! 💅
#staticsites #buildinpublic
https://hosted.md/blog/github-pages-vs-netlify-vs-cloudflare-pages-which-is-best-for-markdown-sites
#staticsites #buildinpublic
https://hosted.md/blog/github-pages-vs-netlify-vs-cloudflare-pages-which-is-best-for-markdown-sites
Looks like Cloudflare is having some issues. Some parts of hosted.md are having problems loading!
Nothing we can do but sit tight and wait for the fix ☹️
Nothing we can do but sit tight and wait for the fix ☹️
November 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Looks like Cloudflare is having some issues. Some parts of hosted.md are having problems loading!
Nothing we can do but sit tight and wait for the fix ☹️
Nothing we can do but sit tight and wait for the fix ☹️
At hosted.md, we built around Markdown for a reason: writers deserve calm, clear tools that get out of the way. 🌿
Write in Markdown, publish instantly — no plugins, no stress.
Read more ➜ https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
Write in Markdown, publish instantly — no plugins, no stress.
Read more ➜ https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
At hosted.md, we built around Markdown for a reason: writers deserve calm, clear tools that get out of the way. 🌿
Write in Markdown, publish instantly — no plugins, no stress.
Read more ➜ https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
Write in Markdown, publish instantly — no plugins, no stress.
Read more ➜ https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
Reposted by Mike Barlow
📝 Tired of bloated blogging setups? Discover why simpler tools win in the long run and how writing in Markdown can get your blog online fast ✅
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/VUlWG
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/VUlWG
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
October 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
📝 Tired of bloated blogging setups? Discover why simpler tools win in the long run and how writing in Markdown can get your blog online fast ✅
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/VUlWG
Read more: https://link.hosted.md/VUlWG
For any of my followers that were beta testers of hosted.md, check your inbox / spam folders. You should have an email from https://hosted.md
For the rest of you that aren't beta testers, there is still time to get on the list for a nice launch discount 🤌
#buildinpublic #productlaunch
For the rest of you that aren't beta testers, there is still time to get on the list for a nice launch discount 🤌
#buildinpublic #productlaunch
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
hosted.md
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
For any of my followers that were beta testers of hosted.md, check your inbox / spam folders. You should have an email from https://hosted.md
For the rest of you that aren't beta testers, there is still time to get on the list for a nice launch discount 🤌
#buildinpublic #productlaunch
For the rest of you that aren't beta testers, there is still time to get on the list for a nice launch discount 🤌
#buildinpublic #productlaunch
Bit later in the evening than I originally intended. The dog decided he wanted to play and wouldn't leave me alone 😅
But, everyone that registered for the original beta, you should have received an email! Please check your inbox (and possibly spam folders).
Let me know if you haven't got it 👌
But, everyone that registered for the original beta, you should have received an email! Please check your inbox (and possibly spam folders).
Let me know if you haven't got it 👌
November 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Bit later in the evening than I originally intended. The dog decided he wanted to play and wouldn't leave me alone 😅
But, everyone that registered for the original beta, you should have received an email! Please check your inbox (and possibly spam folders).
Let me know if you haven't got it 👌
But, everyone that registered for the original beta, you should have received an email! Please check your inbox (and possibly spam folders).
Let me know if you haven't got it 👌
Reposted by Mike Barlow
Not sure if anyone following me uses my Megaphone package for Laravel but I pushed out a new version the other day.
https://github.com/mikebarlow/megaphone/releases/tag/2.2.0 📢
#laravel #livewire #notifications
https://github.com/mikebarlow/megaphone/releases/tag/2.2.0 📢
#laravel #livewire #notifications
Release 2.2.0 Released · mikebarlow/megaphone
Massive thanks to @akulmehta for the bulk of the work on this update.
2.2.0 adds the ability to let users delete read notifications before they are auto cleared out by the scheduled task (assuming ...
github.com
April 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Not sure if anyone following me uses my Megaphone package for Laravel but I pushed out a new version the other day.
https://github.com/mikebarlow/megaphone/releases/tag/2.2.0 📢
#laravel #livewire #notifications
https://github.com/mikebarlow/megaphone/releases/tag/2.2.0 📢
#laravel #livewire #notifications
📣 hosted.md beta testers! 📣 - Keep an eye on your emails tonight. If all goes well tonight with DNS and deployments, you may be getting an email tonight 👀
That's assuming my 3 year old goes to bed on time and let's me work afterwards 😅
That's assuming my 3 year old goes to bed on time and let's me work afterwards 😅
November 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
📣 hosted.md beta testers! 📣 - Keep an eye on your emails tonight. If all goes well tonight with DNS and deployments, you may be getting an email tonight 👀
That's assuming my 3 year old goes to bed on time and let's me work afterwards 😅
That's assuming my 3 year old goes to bed on time and let's me work afterwards 😅
Your words shouldn’t be trapped in a single app. 🔓
Markdown keeps things portable — open your files anywhere, on any device, with zero clutter.
Learn why simplicity wins for writers 👇
https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
Markdown keeps things portable — open your files anywhere, on any device, with zero clutter.
Learn why simplicity wins for writers 👇
https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
November 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Your words shouldn’t be trapped in a single app. 🔓
Markdown keeps things portable — open your files anywhere, on any device, with zero clutter.
Learn why simplicity wins for writers 👇
https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
Markdown keeps things portable — open your files anywhere, on any device, with zero clutter.
Learn why simplicity wins for writers 👇
https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
I do hate doing this testing, despite getting feedback the part of my brain that is riddled with anxiety is telling me it's not good enough 😅
Want to help prove that part of my brain wrong? Still time to hop on the wait list to get a nice discount for https://hosted.md before it launches.
Want to help prove that part of my brain wrong? Still time to hop on the wait list to get a nice discount for https://hosted.md before it launches.
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
hosted.md
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I do hate doing this testing, despite getting feedback the part of my brain that is riddled with anxiety is telling me it's not good enough 😅
Want to help prove that part of my brain wrong? Still time to hop on the wait list to get a nice discount for https://hosted.md before it launches.
Want to help prove that part of my brain wrong? Still time to hop on the wait list to get a nice discount for https://hosted.md before it launches.
Pretty much ready to go now I think with hosted.md launch! Will be doing some final testing this weekend and starting next week beta testers will be getting an email into their inbox 👀
They're getting first dibs on the discount codes #buildinpublic #productlaunch
They're getting first dibs on the discount codes #buildinpublic #productlaunch
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Pretty much ready to go now I think with hosted.md launch! Will be doing some final testing this weekend and starting next week beta testers will be getting an email into their inbox 👀
They're getting first dibs on the discount codes #buildinpublic #productlaunch
They're getting first dibs on the discount codes #buildinpublic #productlaunch
Most writers don’t need more features - they need fewer distractions. ✨
Markdown gives you a blank screen, your thoughts, and nothing else.
Find your writing flow again ⬇️
https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
Markdown gives you a blank screen, your thoughts, and nothing else.
Find your writing flow again ⬇️
https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Most writers don’t need more features - they need fewer distractions. ✨
Markdown gives you a blank screen, your thoughts, and nothing else.
Find your writing flow again ⬇️
https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
Markdown gives you a blank screen, your thoughts, and nothing else.
Find your writing flow again ⬇️
https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
Reposted by Mike Barlow
Metadata matters.
Using front matter in your Markdown? Set a clear title, description, and slug to help search engines understand your content.
Full guide here 👉 https://link.hosted.md/Wdoh4
#seo #markdownblog
Using front matter in your Markdown? Set a clear title, description, and slug to help search engines understand your content.
Full guide here 👉 https://link.hosted.md/Wdoh4
#seo #markdownblog
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
July 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Metadata matters.
Using front matter in your Markdown? Set a clear title, description, and slug to help search engines understand your content.
Full guide here 👉 https://link.hosted.md/Wdoh4
#seo #markdownblog
Using front matter in your Markdown? Set a clear title, description, and slug to help search engines understand your content.
Full guide here 👉 https://link.hosted.md/Wdoh4
#seo #markdownblog
Emails written and discount codes configured in Paddle!
We're almost ready for launch I think. 🚀
Still time to get on the wait list while I plan out the final bits of marketing content needed! https://hosted.md
We're almost ready for launch I think. 🚀
Still time to get on the wait list while I plan out the final bits of marketing content needed! https://hosted.md
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
hosted.md
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Emails written and discount codes configured in Paddle!
We're almost ready for launch I think. 🚀
Still time to get on the wait list while I plan out the final bits of marketing content needed! https://hosted.md
We're almost ready for launch I think. 🚀
Still time to get on the wait list while I plan out the final bits of marketing content needed! https://hosted.md
No more coding now for hosted.md launch. Working on the emails tonight that will be sent to the waitlist and getting these tasty discount codes configured in paddle! 🤌
November 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
No more coding now for hosted.md launch. Working on the emails tonight that will be sent to the waitlist and getting these tasty discount codes configured in paddle! 🤌
Reposted by Mike Barlow
Tired of fighting your writing tools? 📝
If menus, toolbars, and popups keep breaking your flow, it might be time to go back to plain text. Markdown brings clarity and focus back to writing.
Read the full post 👉 https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
If menus, toolbars, and popups keep breaking your flow, it might be time to go back to plain text. Markdown brings clarity and focus back to writing.
Read the full post 👉 https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Tired of fighting your writing tools? 📝
If menus, toolbars, and popups keep breaking your flow, it might be time to go back to plain text. Markdown brings clarity and focus back to writing.
Read the full post 👉 https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
If menus, toolbars, and popups keep breaking your flow, it might be time to go back to plain text. Markdown brings clarity and focus back to writing.
Read the full post 👉 https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
There is long left, but hosted.md will be going live in the next few weeks!
Get yourself on the email list if you aren't already for the launch discounts! https://hosted.md
#buildinpublic #markdown #staticsites
Get yourself on the email list if you aren't already for the launch discounts! https://hosted.md
#buildinpublic #markdown #staticsites
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
hosted.md
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
There is long left, but hosted.md will be going live in the next few weeks!
Get yourself on the email list if you aren't already for the launch discounts! https://hosted.md
#buildinpublic #markdown #staticsites
Get yourself on the email list if you aren't already for the launch discounts! https://hosted.md
#buildinpublic #markdown #staticsites
Tired of fighting your writing tools? 📝
If menus, toolbars, and popups keep breaking your flow, it might be time to go back to plain text. Markdown brings clarity and focus back to writing.
Read the full post 👉 https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
If menus, toolbars, and popups keep breaking your flow, it might be time to go back to plain text. Markdown brings clarity and focus back to writing.
Read the full post 👉 https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Tired of fighting your writing tools? 📝
If menus, toolbars, and popups keep breaking your flow, it might be time to go back to plain text. Markdown brings clarity and focus back to writing.
Read the full post 👉 https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
If menus, toolbars, and popups keep breaking your flow, it might be time to go back to plain text. Markdown brings clarity and focus back to writing.
Read the full post 👉 https://link.hosted.md/JprY8
Reposted by Mike Barlow
What’s the hardest part of making dev tools feel simple?
I shared some thoughts from building hosted.md: https://link.hosted.md/pCyXF
Curious how others approach this? 🤔
#buildinpublic #devtools
I shared some thoughts from building hosted.md: https://link.hosted.md/pCyXF
Curious how others approach this? 🤔
#buildinpublic #devtools
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
June 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
What’s the hardest part of making dev tools feel simple?
I shared some thoughts from building hosted.md: https://link.hosted.md/pCyXF
Curious how others approach this? 🤔
#buildinpublic #devtools
I shared some thoughts from building hosted.md: https://link.hosted.md/pCyXF
Curious how others approach this? 🤔
#buildinpublic #devtools
Markdown and static sites are a natural match.
Your words stay portable, readable, and future-proof. No plugins. No clutter. Just writing that lasts.
📖 https://link.hosted.md/TGEoG
Your words stay portable, readable, and future-proof. No plugins. No clutter. Just writing that lasts.
📖 https://link.hosted.md/TGEoG
The Best Markdown Site Generator for Blogs, Docs, and More - Hosted.MD
With hosted.md, you can publish Markdown online without setting up servers, configuring a CMS, or dealing with complicated tools.
link.hosted.md
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Markdown and static sites are a natural match.
Your words stay portable, readable, and future-proof. No plugins. No clutter. Just writing that lasts.
📖 https://link.hosted.md/TGEoG
Your words stay portable, readable, and future-proof. No plugins. No clutter. Just writing that lasts.
📖 https://link.hosted.md/TGEoG