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Michael Harley explores the challenge of preserving personal blogs after the author's death, emphasizing that digital content risks disappearing without proactive measures. He focuses on safeguarding the core—the written words—by converting his blog posts to standard markdown stored in a separate git repository and periodically generating EPUB and printed book versions for offline longevity. Ultimately, he prioritizes creating durable, accessible formats and a clear handoff to family over relying on hosting services or automated systems that may fail.

https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/08/06/what-happens-to-our-blogs-when-we-die/