

I’m Vico. Engineer, software developer, and writer. A kind of digital nomad, but older.
Both my business and creative identities are deeply connected with digital tools, productivity, promotion, and all the bright and dark aspects of independent ventures.
This site is about the journey into thriving as a creative and mastering the opportunities of the digital world.
We can meet on Facebook and Medium, and I’d be glad to hear from you by email.

Why Not a Custom Third-Level Domain on Medium?
You can use a custom domain on Medium while primarily using it on an external website. Here’s how.

Finally Switching from Evernote to Nimbus Note
The exodus has begun.

Going Ultrawide With Dell U3415W
My experience switching to this excellent ultrawide monitor on Windows.

My Publishing Strategy Inside and Outside Medium
Dealing with posting, reposting, and paywalls.

Struggling to Get My Posts Back from Hackernoon
Is our writing safe, on third-party platforms?

Optimizing the Featured Picture for Your Post
How to optimize your featured picture to significantly improve its impact.

Should I Create My Own Blog?
Not before having some fundamentals in place.

Finally, My Writing Website. Wow.
Building a writing website can be a long journey, not just into tech.

The Lessons for Me in Narrative Shutdown
Sometimes, a door slammed in your face is a gift.

The Truth About Not to Succeed on Medium
And how to deal with it.

The Case of Hacker Noon Moving from Medium
An unusual email from Medium and the interesting case behind.

The Bucket and Archive System for My Writing
My system for the idea bucket, writing stages, and writing storage.

Multilingual Publishing on Medium
Medium loves only English, but you can still give multilingualism a try.

Advice on Blogging from My Friend
Advice on blogging may not be what you expected.

Choosing the Right Picture for Your Post
The featured image is a key element to help readers decide to read. Here’s how to pick the right one.