CSS-Tricks has a new owner!
CSS-Tricks has a new owner, who plans to make the site a real community and a place that’s inclusive of everyone. The site will need advertising to keep the lights on, but will also offer memberships and courses.
Original reporting · css-tricks.com
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Key points from CSS-Tricks’s report
- CSS-Tricks has a new independent owner who plans to make the site a real community and a place that’s inclusive of everyone.
- The site will need advertising to keep the lights on, but will also offer memberships and courses.
- The owner is committed to making CSS-Tricks a platform that gives folks a voice to share great ideas.
CSS-Tricks has a new owner, according to CSS-Tricks. The site was previously purchased by DigitalOcean in 2022 from its founder Chris Coyier. The new owner plans to make the site a real community and a place that’s inclusive of everyone, no matter where they are in their front-end learning journey.
The new owner has a small team to help with the day-to-day management of the site. The owner is planning to make some changes, including offering courses and memberships to support the site. Advertising will also be needed to keep the site running, but it will be approached differently than in the past.
The site will return to its advertising roots, with options such as display ads, sponsored posts, and newsletter sponsors. The owner is also developing an HTML/CSS course for beginners and plans to bring back the site's newsletter. The course and newsletter are expected to be available soon.
The owner believes that learning the basics is more important now than ever, but that the way learning is done needs to change. The site will continue to publish new articles, although maybe at a slower pace than before. The owner is committed to making CSS-Tricks a platform that gives folks a voice to share great ideas.
The owner's goal is to help writers develop a voice and give them a platform to use that voice, so that they can help others get better at their jobs. The owner will be involved in various aspects of the site, including developing the site, editing article drafts, and helping with sponsorships.
The site will offer a membership deal that includes access to a members-only community on Discord and other perks. The owner is also open to feedback and questions from readers, and is happy to answer any questions in the comments.
Questions and answers
Who is the new owner of CSS-Tricks?
The new owner is not explicitly named in the source, but is referred to as 'me' or 'I' by the author of the post.
How will the site be supported financially?
The site will be supported through advertising, memberships, and courses.
Will the site continue to publish new articles?
Yes, the site will continue to publish new articles, although maybe at a slower pace than before.
