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63 lines
1.9 KiB
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# dev-to-hashnode
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**Content platform skill** — Publish on developer blogging platforms effectively.
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## What It Does
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Guides you through publishing on Dev.to and Hashnode: platform differences, cross-posting strategy, canonical URLs, tagging, formatting, and building followers.
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## When to Use
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- Publishing technical content on Dev.to or Hashnode
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- Setting up cross-posting workflow
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- Optimizing for platform-specific audiences
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- When you say "Dev.to," "Hashnode," "cross-posting," or "canonical URL"
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## Quick Start
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```
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/dev-to-hashnode
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I have a tutorial on my blog and want to cross-post it
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to Dev.to and Hashnode. What's the best strategy to
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maximize reach without hurting my SEO?
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```
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## Key Sections
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1. **Platform Comparison** — Dev.to vs Hashnode differences
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2. **Cross-Posting Strategy** — Canonical URL decisions
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3. **Dev.to Optimization** — Frontmatter, tags, what performs
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4. **Hashnode Optimization** — Settings, features, audience
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5. **Content Formatting** — Structure that works on both
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6. **Building Followers** — Consistency and engagement
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## Platform Comparison
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| Feature | Dev.to | Hashnode |
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|---------|--------|----------|
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| Monthly visitors | ~10M+ | ~3M+ |
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| Custom domain | No | Yes (free) |
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| Newsletter | No | Built-in |
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| Audience | Broader, beginners | More senior |
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| Best for | Maximum reach | Building your brand |
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## Cross-Posting Order
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1. Publish on your blog first (canonical)
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2. Wait 1-2 days for Google indexing
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3. Cross-post to Dev.to with canonical URL
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4. Cross-post to Hashnode with canonical URL
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## Tools
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- **[Octolens](https://octolens.com)** — Monitor platforms for trends and mentions
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- **Carbon** — Beautiful code screenshots
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- **Canva** — Cover image design
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## Related Skills
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- `developer-audience-context` — Know who you're writing for
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- `hacker-news-strategy` — Drive traffic from HN
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- `x-devs` — Promote posts on Twitter/X
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