Hello, internet!

If you’re reading this, you’ve stumbled upon the very first post on my brand-new personal website and blog, gonzalezdaniel.net. This is a journey I’ve wanted to embark on for a while, and I’m incredibly excited to finally bring it to life.

The idea of having my own corner of the internet, a place to share my thoughts, projects, and learning experiences, has always appealed to me. But like many things, the initial hurdle of “how to start?” felt daunting. That’s where a huge shoutout goes to none other than NetworkChuck from YouTube. His engaging, educational, and often humorous content on networking, cybersecurity, and general tech has been a massive source of inspiration for me. Watching him demystify complex topics and encourage others to “do the labs” and build things really lit a fire under me to stop procrastinating and just start.

So, armed with inspiration and a desire to learn by doing, I decided to take the plunge. My first practical step was securing a hosting provider and a domain. After some research, I opted for Hostinger to host my site. Their user-friendly interface and competitive offerings made it an attractive choice for a beginner like myself. And, of course, I proudly registered my domain: gonzalezdaniel.net. It feels incredibly rewarding to see my name tied to this little digital space.

This website will serve as a hub for my personal projects, a place to document my progress, share tutorials, and perhaps even delve into some of the tech topics that excite me, much like NetworkChuck does for his audience. This blog, in particular, will chronicle my adventures in software development, cybersecurity, and whatever other fascinating rabbit holes I tumble down.

This is just the beginning. I’m looking forward to building out this site, adding more content, and connecting with anyone who finds something useful or interesting here.

Stay tuned for more updates, project showcases, and hopefully, some valuable insights along the way!

Happy coding (and blogging)!

Daniel Gonzalez
gonzalezdaniel.net