Hi, I'm Divmaster, the developer behind Essepage.
I've been meaning to start this blog for a while now, but I kept getting caught up in building things, fixing bugs, and adding features. So here I am, finally writing my first post. :)
I've spent years building and maintaining websites, and one thing that's always bothered me is how much work a tiny change can involve. Even fixing a single sentence can mean opening up my development environment, editing the code, committing to Git, and deploying the site.
There's nothing wrong with that workflow, of course. A proper development environment and version control are important, and I rely on them every day. But I've often wondered: does every little website really need all of that?
I also love building websites just for fun. The problem is, whenever I have a new idea, I have to set up another repository, configure a project, get the development environment ready, and figure out where to host it. By the time everything is set up, I've already spent more time preparing than actually building.
And what if you have more ideas than you know what to do with...? :)
That's how Essepage started.
I wanted a place where I could just open my browser and start coding. Write some HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, see the changes instantly, and publish the site whenever I'm ready.
No separate editor to install, no development environment to configure, and no hosting to set up. Just a browser and an idea.
Initially, I thought of Essepage as a simple way to build and manage small websites. But as I kept working on it, I started adding more and more features I wanted for myself. Somewhere along the way, it grew into something capable of building fairly complex web applications, too.
What's surprised me most is how easy it now feels to make a website. It's almost as casual as writing a blog post. That's been a completely different experience for me.
For example, I once wanted to share a video with my family. Rather than sending everyone a large video file, I made a quick webpage, dropped in a video tag, and sent them the link. I could even password-protect the site, so only the people I shared it with could watch.
It's funny how making websites easier also makes you think of more everyday reasons to create one.
If you haven't tried Essepage yet, I'd love for you to give it a go and see what you can make. Whether you're building your first website or you've been writing code for years, I hope it makes the process a little easier and more enjoyable.
Essepage is still a work in progress. There's a lot I want to improve and plenty more I'd like to build. Sometimes I set out to fix one small thing and somehow end up working on something much bigger. But that's part of the fun. :)
I'll use this blog to share what I'm working on, things I've learned, and whatever interesting stuff comes up along the way. And if you run into any problems or have questions while using Essepage, feel free to reach out.
Thanks for stopping by!
Divmaster
