Brandon

@brandonhimpfen
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Building digital infrastructure, open knowledge systems, and independent publications. Founder of Brandon Himpfen Media and creator of SoloTraveler.org, Digital Nomads Network, and Awesome Lists.

Interested in AI, governance, publishing systems, and long-term stewardship of useful information. I build projects that prioritize clarity, independence, and public benefit.

Websitehttps://www.himpfen.com/
Link-In-Biohttps://himpfen.xyz/
GitHubhttps://github.com/brandonhimpfen
Brandon2d ago

Ranking vs Reasoning: Two Different Logics of Information https://www.himpfen.com/ranking-vs-reasoning-information-systems/

#search #searchengines #seo #digitalmarketing

Ranking vs Reasoning: Two Different Logics of Information

An analysis of how traditional search ranking systems differ from AI reasoning systems, and what this shift means for information access, incentives, and digital infrastructure.

Brandon Himpfen
Brandon3d ago

New npm Package: Markdown Extensions
A small, reliable utility that provides a canonical list of Markdown file extensions along with helper functions for detecting and working with them.

👉 https://www.himpfen.com/markdown-extensions

#opensource #npm #webdesign #webdevelopment

Markdown Extensions: A Small Utility for a Common Problem

A lightweight JavaScript utility for detecting Markdown files reliably across extensions like .md, .markdown, and .mkd. Built for real-world workflows.

Brandon Himpfen
Brandon4d ago

The Tradeoff Between Breadth and Depth in Curated Resources https://www.himpfen.com/tradeoff-breadth-depth-curated-resources/

#opensource #contentcuration #curation #awesomelists

The Tradeoff Between Breadth and Depth in Curated Resources

An analysis of the tradeoff between breadth and depth in curated resources, explaining how incentives, scale, and purpose shape their structure and long-term usefulness.

Brandon Himpfen
Brandon5d ago

Himpfen Search: Rethinking the Search Interface for the AI Era https://www.himpfen.com/himpfen-search-ai-era-search-design/

#search #searchengines #ai #seo #advertising #webdevelopment #webdesign

Himpfen Search: Rethinking the Search Interface for the AI Era

A design proposal exploring how search engines could evolve in the AI era with a three-panel interface separating history, AI understanding, and sources.

Brandon Himpfen
Brandon5d ago
Travel Bloggers Network5d ago

The Role of Humor in Travel Blogging https://www.himpfen.com/role-of-humor-in-travel-blogging/

#travelblogger #travelblogging #travelbloggerlife #travelbloggerlifestyle #travelbloggers

The Role of Humor in Travel Blogging

Explore how humor in travel blogging builds trust, improves readability, and strengthens your voice without compromising credibility or long-term sustainability.

Brandon Himpfen
BrandonMar 13

Designing FlightLang: Exploring a Domain-Specific Language for UAV Missions https://www.himpfen.com/designing-flightlang-exploring-a-domain-specific-language-for-uav-missions/

#opensource #uav #drones #programming

Designing FlightLang: Exploring a Domain-Specific Language for UAV Missions

An introduction to FlightLang, a proof-of-concept domain-specific language designed to explore clearer, safer ways to define UAV mission logic using state-driven structures and unit-aware expressions.

Brandon Himpfen
BrandonMar 13
Travel Bloggers NetworkMar 11

Networking Strategies for Travel Bloggers https://www.travelbloggers.net/networking-strategies-for-travel-bloggers/

#travelblogger #travelblogging #travelbloggerlife #travelbloggerlifestyle #travelbloggers

Networking Strategies for Travel Bloggers

Thoughtful networking strategies for travel bloggers focused on building credibility, professional relationships, and long term sustainability in the travel publishing industry.

Travel Bloggers Network
BrandonMar 13
Solo TravelerMar 11

The Quiet Wins of Traveling Alone https://solotravelsociety.com/quiet-wins-of-traveling-alone/

#solotravel #solotraveler #solotraveling #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel

The Quiet Wins of Traveling Alone - Solo Travel Society

A reflective exploration of the quiet emotional shifts that happen when traveling alone, from growing self trust to learning the difference between solitude and loneliness.

Solo Travel Society
BrandonMar 13
Bold OutlookMar 12

WordPress Releases 6.9.4 After Incomplete Security Fixes in Versions 6.9.2 and 6.9.3 https://www.boldoutlook.com/wordpress-6-9-4-security-update-fixes-incomplete-patches/

#wordpress #WordPressSecurity #blogging

WordPress Releases 6.9.4 After Incomplete Security Fixes in Versions 6.9.2 and 6.9.3

WordPress released version 6.9.4 after discovering that earlier updates failed to fully apply fixes for ten security vulnerabilities affecting versions up to 6.9.1.

Bold Outlook
BrandonMar 13

For more than 20 years, search engines have largely used the same interface: a query followed by a vertical list of results.

But AI is changing how search works beneath the surface.

I’ve been exploring a concept called Himpfen Search, a three-panel search interface that separates search history, AI understanding, and traditional sources.

I’ll publish the full article explaining the idea on March 20.

Here’s a small preview.

#Search #AI #UXDesign #ProductDesign