Textual Textual provides everything you need for a beautiful blog, without the complexity. Focus on what matters most - your content.
Embrace the simplicity of Markdown with our intuitive drag-and-drop publishing. Write your content in your preferred Markdown editor, then effortlessly publish by dragging your files onto our platform. No need to wrestle with complex interfaces or learn new tools – if you can drag a file, you can publish a blog post.
Experience lightning-fast content delivery with our global CDN. Your blog posts are instantly accessible to readers worldwide, ensuring a smooth and speedy experience regardless of their location. Say goodbye to slow load times and hello to happy, engaged readers who keep coming back for more.
We've stripped away the unnecessary complexities, leaving you with a clean, distraction-free platform that puts your writing front and center. No cluttered dashboards, no overwhelming options – just you and your words. This minimalist approach ensures that both you and your readers can focus on what truly matters: your content.
Your words deserve to stand the test of time. With Textual, your content remains online permanently, giving you peace of mind and allowing your ideas to reach readers for years to come. No need to worry about your blog disappearing or having to migrate to a new platform in the future – your digital legacy is secure with us.
A free, browser-based markdown editor for distraction-free writing. No sign-up required.
Never worry about losing your work. Textual Writer automatically saves your progress.
Focus solely on your writing with our clean, minimalist design.
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Hi, I'm Nicholas Rempel, the developer behind Textual. As a software engineer and writer (check out my work at nrempel.com), I've often found blogging platforms unnecessarily complex.
The concept for Textual emerged from a simple observation: writing should be straightforward, whether it's in a notebook or online. Why overcomplicate the blogging process with fancy editors and cluttered interfaces?
Textual strips blogging down to its essentials. You write in your preferred Markdown editor, then upload your files. We handle the hosting and delivery through a global CDN. It's blogging, simplified.
Our platform is designed to be as simple as possible without compromising on performance. Your content reaches readers quickly, regardless of their location. We offer a robust free plan to get you started, with plans to introduce additional premium features in the future for those who need more advanced capabilities.
If you're looking for a no-nonsense way to publish your writing online, give Textual a try. It might be just what you need to focus on what really matters – your content.
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Find detailed answers to common questions about Textual.
Textual is a modern, streamlined blogging platform designed for writers who value simplicity and speed.
Unlike traditional content management systems, Textual strips away unnecessary complexities, allowing you to focus purely on your writing.
It combines the ease of Markdown with the power of global content delivery, providing a seamless experience from composition to publication.
Whether you're a seasoned blogger or just starting out, Textual offers a refreshingly straightforward approach to sharing your ideas with the world.
Publishing on Textual is refreshingly simple. Here's the process:
1. Write your content in any Markdown editor you're comfortable with.
2. Save your file with a .md extension.
3. Log into your Textual dashboard.
4. Drag and drop your Markdown file onto the designated area in the dashboard.
5. Textual automatically processes your Markdown, applies your chosen styling, and publishes your post.
That's it! No need to wrestle with complex editors or worry about formatting. Textual handles the technical details, so you can focus on what you do best – writing great content.
Yes, Textual offers a comprehensive free plan that's designed to meet the needs of most bloggers. This plan includes:
• Unlimited blog posts
• Global CDN delivery for fast loading worldwide
• Full Markdown support
• Automatic SSL for security
We believe in providing value first, which is why our free plan is so robust. In the future, we plan to introduce a Pro plan with additional features for power users and businesses, but our commitment is to always maintain a strong, usable free tier for the community.
Currently, custom domain support is planned for our upcoming Pro plan. Here's what you need to know:
• Free plan users get a subdomain (yourblog.textual.blog)
• The Pro plan will allow you to use your own domain (www.yourdomain.com)
• We'll handle SSL certificates for custom domains
• Full DNS management support will be included
We're working hard to make this feature available soon. In the meantime, you can start building your blog on our platform and easily transition to a custom domain when the feature launches.
Textual is built for speed from the ground up. Here's how we ensure blazing-fast performance:
1. Global CDN: We use a worldwide Content Delivery Network to serve your content from servers closest to your readers.
2. Optimized Assets: All images and resources are automatically optimized for quick loading.
3. Efficient Caching: Smart caching mechanisms keep your most-accessed content readily available.
4. Lightweight Design: Our minimalist approach means less bloat and faster page loads.
In practice, this means your blog posts typically load in under a second, even for readers on the other side of the globe. This speed not only improves user experience but can also positively impact your search engine rankings.
Join Textual and start sharing your ideas with the world. It's free to get started, and you can be publishing your first post in minutes.
