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Travelling, semi-digital nomad, remote work, digital marketing, digital content design, blogging

My WordPress journey started back in the wild west of blogging, 2005! Back then, WordPress was somewhat the new kid on the block, and I jumped on board with a self-hosted site. It was all about expressing myself, with a healthy dose of online diary entries and outfit inspiration.

Fast forward to 2016, and the travel bug bit me HARD. My wanderlust took over, and I knew I had to share these incredible experiences. That’s when http://www.charlotteanne.net morphed into a travel and lifestyle haven, documenting my adventures around the globe.

Here’s where WordPress and I had a bit of a love affair. I wasn’t just a writer; I became a theme designer too! Creating unique WordPress themes felt like the perfect way to personalize my online space. And because sharing is caring, I loved offering some of those themes for free; giving back to the community that fueled my passion.

Life takes unexpected turns, and for a while, I stepped away from the self-hosted WordPress world. But guess what? The call is strong! I’m currently in the process of migrating all my content back to a glorious, self-hosted WordPress site. It feels like coming home, and I can’t wait to continue my blogging journey with the platform that started it all.

So, that’s my not-so-short WordPress origin story! It’s a tale of self-expression, travel adventures, theme design, and a renewed love for the amazing community that WordPress fosters.