> I had a couple of people/companies ask to buy it and a few more wanting to advertise in it.
I'm sure it depends on the size of your readership, but in my experience these kind of offers are a drop in the bucket compared to the salary of an expert programmer - let alone someone who's had their company acquired.
I also felt that, just like you recognise that the blog boosted the reputation of your startup, that if a blog with my name on it started pushing snake-oil product or making sketchy SEO posts, that would have the reverse effect.
I'd leave it exactly as it is. If you want to pick it up again in a few years time, you can.
Good advice, and you're right that people deserve it. I never did it because I never formally decided to stop. I just assumed there'd be some form of continuity...
> I had a couple of people/companies ask to buy it and a few more wanting to advertise in it.
I'm sure it depends on the size of your readership, but in my experience these kind of offers are a drop in the bucket compared to the salary of an expert programmer - let alone someone who's had their company acquired.
I also felt that, just like you recognise that the blog boosted the reputation of your startup, that if a blog with my name on it started pushing snake-oil product or making sketchy SEO posts, that would have the reverse effect.
I'd leave it exactly as it is. If you want to pick it up again in a few years time, you can.
Yes, it was actually what got us the initial waves of high volume/quality signups to our product, so it was indeed important for the company.
I think it would be kind to make a post explaining the blog is ending, even if you choose not to explain the exact reasons.
Good advice, and you're right that people deserve it. I never did it because I never formally decided to stop. I just assumed there'd be some form of continuity...