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Tailoring Your Message

This blog post was inspired by the prompt "Think about your audience" for my Outreachy internship.

It is important to figure out your target audience when developing software, writing a blog post, or even discussing with coworkers. Understanding who you are communicating with and adjusting for it gives value to your message. My blog’s target audience consists of tech-savvy people, future employers and queer individuals, with posts often tailored more or less specifically to each group.

When I started this blog, I knew I wanted to cater to two distinct yet often overlapping audiences: tech enthusiasts and queer people. Both audiences I’d be a part of and audiences I saw friends and acquaintances tailor to with their own blogs. A big inspiration for me was Evie Ciobanu’s blog, someone who I’d call a friend for the help given in the past few years, but realistically we are merely internet acquaintances.

Bridging the gap

It’s mostly because of this divide in my audience why I wrote two blog posts to the prompt “Everyone Struggles.” One based on my struggles as a queer person and one on my technical struggles over the time I’ve been programming. I know I plan for most blogs on here to be technically focused, but it’s also nice to be vulnerable once in a while and be told by other people in similar situations as me that they enjoyed reading my posts.

The value of vulnerability

Sharing struggles as a queer individual was an opportunity to reveal the deeper aspects of my journey how I’ve grown as a person. The feedback I received from fellow queer readers and allies showed that this openness created a meaningful connection, helping some put words to their own feelings. (Thank alcohol and it’s effects :P)

Similarly, discussing my technical challenges provided a window into the persistence and learning that have shaped me. By detailing the obstacles I’ve faced and the lessons learned, I aimed to offer insight into the continuous process of professional development. This kind of transparency, marked by both setbacks and achievements, build trust with future employers and coworkers.

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