Just the Way I Code
A Memory from Childhood
A few years ago, I met someone from my past — a man who once ran a small internet café near my childhood home.
That café was where I first touched the Internet.
I was in second grade.
Now, years later, we sat together again, sharing drinks and stories.
His son is in college.
And me? I’m thirty now.
I used to be that kid obsessed with games — then I joined the army, came back, and somehow, became… a web developer.
Not a “senior engineer” or “architect.”
Just a developer who loves building websites in his own way.
I like writing code I can shape freely, not trapped inside a framework’s box.
That’s where I started — a web developer.
But to survive in this world that never stops spinning, I had to become more.
I had to build a career.
From Web Developer to Marketer
My new job title?
Marketing.
I learned it by doing — one line of code, one experiment at a time.
I turned programming logic into a structured marketing system.
From building brand websites and universal brand systems to experimenting with email marketing and ads, I found that:
Ads give you instant feedback,
but websites build long-term trust.
A brand without a website is like a book without a cover — it might still be good, but people hesitate to open it.
Custom Domains and Short Links
I love domains.
I think of them like neurons in a network — each connected, each part of something larger.
Through DNS, I’ve unified my brand domains into a single, organized system.
For example:
s.hnq.vn/story-kitmodule → leads to the Kitmodule founder page
This structure makes sharing links easier and strengthens brand consistency across networks.
Then there’s the fun part — the custom link shortener.
A private short-link system built under my own domain gives me full control over analytics, redirects, and SEO optimization.
The Next Step — QR and Tracking
The next phase of my system is QR code integration and tracking.
With my own system, I can observe Google’s SEO algorithm shifts over time and adapt instantly.
My ecosystem blends Web Development and Marketing through a few core principles:
- Domain and Subdomain Management: an endless source of unique domain structures.
- No SSL Fees: I’ve developed an auto SSL algorithm on the server itself.
- Daily Upgrades: since every website runs on my platform, updates are continuous — perfectly aligned with Google’s SEO patterns.
- Custom QR Codes & System Tracking: for deeper insights into user interaction.
And in the near future, I plan to develop internal and external API gateways.
Currently, I use something I call shared data keys — internal communication across system layers without the need for REST APIs.
It’s like using a backdoor inside the same house instead of walking out the front and back in again.
Faster, safer, and lighter on resources.
Scaling the Indie Way
Right now, I manage around 100 live pages on the Internet.
Some of them even gained real traction.
Others serve purely for redirects or marketing tests.
My daily rhythm looks something like this:
- Setting up ad campaigns.
- Coding new features.
- Serving coffee at my local shop.
- Learning how to file taxes.
It’s a weird mix of code, caffeine, and curiosity — but it keeps me grounded.
Life, Code, and Learning
Life is a series of lessons — coding, experimenting, adapting.
I write not because I want attention, but because I want to remember.
Every project, every bug, every cup of coffee — it’s all part of this long, unfinished journey of learning.
Thanks for reading.
Thanks for being here.
NOTES
- Article originally posted in 2022 and reposted.
- AI-powered translation.
- Read the original Vietnamese version here: hnq.vn/blog/lap-trinh-va-lap-nghiep
More About Me
- Blog: huynhnhanquoc.com
- GitHub: github.com/huynhnhanquoc
- Open Source: github.com/kitmodule
- Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/huynhnhanquoc
- Keep me Dreaming: ko-fi.com/huynhnhanquoc
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