
My First Blog
Done in Blogger, Spacio en Blanko was one of my first-ever spaces in which I got to play with the web
July 24, 2026
So, you just received an email from Squarespace saying they'll charge you an extra couple hundred dollars a year, for features you don't really need.
Those pigs!
How dare they?
What to do now?
LET THE DIY EXODUS BEGIN!
Departure of the Israelites, 1829, David Roberts
You could try another one of the hundreds of website builders out there, but the same risk is always present:
As soon as private equity enters the stage –– and shareholder value becomes a priority above anything else –– you’ll continue to deal with the enshittification of the digital products you once trusted.
We’ve seen it with Social Media and Adobe. Now, Squarespace.
"But, Sergio! It's so convenient to just drag and drop things around, without a need for a designer or developer!"
That convenience? That’s exactly how they get you.

Do you want a real alternative? Something you can own and grow to your desired shape? Even better yet — at almost $0 upkeep cost?
Build your own!
Here’s the catch though: if you don’t know it already, you gotta first study it. Learn it.
I know.
“Code seems scary!”, you might think to yourself. Thankfully, you’re not alone. You got me! A dude who loves to make stuff that matters on the internet. The Chief Maker of Stuff, if you don’t mind me saying it.

Besides code, I’m also well-versed in design and business language. Plus, I speak both English, Spanish and a few other languages.
Best of all: I’m a Human! Meaning –– I’ve learnt plenty of lessons over the course of my 37 years on this planet, most of which have been lived within the web. Not only do I bring plenty of experience to the table. I bring a BIG HEART ❤️
So, if you wanna learn how to make stuff on your own, grab a copy of Still, my first open source Astro theme and follow along as I teach you how to publish your own custom blog for no cost and get rid of increasing platform fees.
Need help, have any questions or comments? Send me a message!
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Sergio Camalich Morales
I am Mexican Graphic Designer, Photographer and Artist, writing about the underlying craziness of reality, and other stuff.

Done in Blogger, Spacio en Blanko was one of my first-ever spaces in which I got to play with the web

I’m coming to accept that I work in creative bursts — intense periods of production, followed by quiet introspection.

It’s easy to get stuck inside a hamster wheel of *doing* when making things on the internet.