- Meandering introductions drive readers away; answer 'who is this for?' and 'what's the benefit?' within the first three sentences.
- Broaden your article's appeal by making small adjustments to reach a larger audience (e.g., from advanced Java devs to all Java devs).
- Plan how readers will find your post—consider Google, Hacker News, Reddit, or niche forums—and choose topics with a clear distribution path.
- Use images (screenshots, diagrams, illustrations) to break up text and increase visual interest.
- Structure your article with clear headings and visuals so skimmers can quickly assess its value.