{"id":16,"date":"2026-07-28T22:34:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T20:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jongi.za.net\/?p=16"},"modified":"2026-07-28T22:35:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T20:35:15","slug":"reclaiming-my-digital-real-estate-welcome-back-to-jongi-za-net","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jongi.za.net\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/reclaiming-my-digital-real-estate-welcome-back-to-jongi-za-net\/","title":{"rendered":"Reclaiming My Digital Real Estate: Welcome Back to jongi.za.net"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s been quite a while since I seriously sat down to write a blog post. Between work, code, and everyday life, updating a blog easily slips down the priority list. But recently, I came across an article by <a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethtai.com\/2026\/06\/10\/substack-writers-you-need-a-website\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/elizabethtai.com\/2026\/06\/10\/substack-writers-you-need-a-website\/\">Elizabeth Tai<\/a> about why creators need their own websites, and it struck a chord. It reminded me of a core philosophy I&#8217;ve always believed in: owning your digital platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I realized I don&#8217;t want to rely on the whims of external platforms. I don&#8217;t want to worry about Facebook suddenly deciding to delete my data, or an algorithm changing how I connect with people. As a Cloud and DevOps engineer who spends hours configuring Docker containers, managing Linux servers, and routing networks through Cloudflare Tunnels, it only made sense to apply that same self-hosting ethos to my personal brand. So, I decided to take control and self-host <strong>jongi.za.net<\/strong> on WordPress. This space is entirely mine, and my digital signature is back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To reintroduce myself\u2014and for anyone who might have missed my original &#8220;about me&#8221; from two years ago\u2014I\u2019m Jongilanga. I&#8217;m based in Cape Town, and when I&#8217;m not waist-deep in full-stack development, server migrations, or handling CCTV and IT infrastructure installations, I&#8217;m usually out on the road logging miles and training for my next marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it\u2019s not all just servers and running shoes. I recently celebrated my birthday and had an absolute blast playing guitar with the family. Nothing beats sharing those unplugged moments with my family. I\u2019ve attached a video of our little jam session below!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/jongi.za.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/way_maker_with_fam.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While my goal is to make this site my primary, independent home on the web, you can still catch snippets of my life on other platforms. I might not update them as religiously as I plan to update this site, but I\u2019m still around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jongi_ct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instagram.com\/jongi_ct\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook Page:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jongilanga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">facebook.com\/jongilanga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A recent Facebook Reel:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1296667877656271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check it out here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GitHub:<\/strong> [Insert your GitHub link here]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m excited to be back in control of my data and my voice. Expect more updates on tech, the KasiKart app, running logs, and life in Cape Town. Let&#8217;s go!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been quite a while since I seriously sat down to write a blog post. Between work, code, and everyday life, updating a blog easily slips down the priority list. But recently, I came across an article by Elizabeth Tai about why creators need their own websites, and it struck a chord. 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