The Google Services Tax on a Simple Blog
Running a technical blog has turned into a maze of Google services, each with its own setup complexity, approval processes, and interconnected dependencies. What started as a simple Jekyll website has become an exercise in Google service integration frustration — and I'm still fighting.
Fixing AdSense Verification Without Breaking GDPR: The Script Loading Mistake
My GDPR implementation was too aggressive — it hid the AdSense script from Google's verification bot. Here's how I separated verification from ad serving while keeping GDPR compliance intact.
Jekyll Website Optimization for GitHub Pages - Part 2
Advanced analytics, Core Web Vitals tracking, and the lessons learned from running a 100+ post technical blog — plus the remaining optimization roadmap.
Implementing GDPR Compliance for Jekyll Sites: A Real-World AdSense Integration Story
A detailed walkthrough of implementing GDPR cookie consent for Jekyll sites with Google AdSense and Analytics, including debugging challenges and solutions.