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Anti-social media

No algorithm. No likes or replies to chase. No dopamine traps. Just your words, on your own domain, in chronological order. The way the internet was supposed to work.

Social media is broken.

You know it. I know it.

Twitter became a dumpster fire. Instagram became a shopping mall. TikTok became a slot machine. Even the “alternatives” are just the same game with different rules.

They want you to engage. To scroll. To stay. To create and become content for the algorithm.

Jottings is different.

No algorithm—ever. Your posts appear in chronological order because that’s the only order that makes sense.

No likes, no followers, no replies to chase. Your worth isn’t measured in hearts.

No ads, no tracking, no manipulation. Your attention isn’t for sale.

Just a quiet place to jot things down.

For product updates. For travel notes. For thoughts on life. For whatever you want.

This is anti-social media.

— Vishal

What you won’t find here✕

AlgorithmChronological, always

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Likes & RepliesYour words speak for themselves

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Follower countsJust subscribers via RSS

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AdsNever. Your attention is yours.

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Infinite scrollA clean, finished page

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Dopamine trapsJust your thoughts, in order

What you will findOwn your spaceUnique sitename.jottings.me subdomain for free, or bring your own domain. Auto SSL included.

Fast & reliableFully static sites with automatic deployment.

SEO that worksClean semantic HTML, accessible markup, full Open Graph meta tags, JSON-LD schemas, robots.txt, ai.txt, sitemap.xml, and site.webmanifest.

Multiple feed formatsRSS, JSON Feed, and Atom formats so readers can subscribe with any feed reader. Per-tag feeds included.

Full MarkdownWrite naturally; render beautifully.

Organized by tagsTags double as channels; each tag gets its own page with filtered jot collection. Multiple tags per jot.

AI writing assistantDraft, expand, rephrase, fix grammar, adjust tone, summarize. Undo any AI change with one click. Contextually aware of your site and writing style.

AI tag suggestionsGet smart tag suggestions based on your content and existing tags for consistency.

Search built-inPre-indexed offline text search for instant recall. Cmd+K (or Ctrl+K) works site-wide.

Accessible by designLight/dark mode, system theme, proper alt text.

Author profilesAdd your name, photo, website, and bio. Your identity, front and center on your site.

Info page includedDedicated page for author bio, about sections, and any other info you want to share with your audience.

Minimal UI, max focusYour words and visuals, nothing in the way.

Built-in analyticsFree: Total pageviews. PRO: Visitors, referrers, top pages, devices, and countries. Privacy-first, no third-party scripts.

Built for AI & agentsAgent-friendly feedsJSON, RSS, and Atom for easy ingestion.

Stable URLs & clean markupPredictable structure for AI search engines and assistants.

Rich contextAlt text, link metadata, tags, and per-tag feeds make your content machine-readable.

Native iOS AppComing Soon

Jot from anywhereFull-featured native iOS app with complete dashboard parity. Create text, link, and photo jots on the go. Quick builds. Dark mode and iOS 26 Liquid Glass design.

Create jots on the go Quick builds Dark mode

Sign up for free and be the first to know when it launches.

Who it’s forWhat users are saying”The tag-based feeds are genius. My customers subscribe to #features, my investors follow #metrics, and I control it all from one place.”

— Marcus T., Bootstrapped Founder”I tried Twitter, then Threads, then Bluesky. Each one felt like shouting into a crowd. Jottings gave me a quiet place to document my pottery journey—just me, my photos, and whoever wants to follow along.”

— Maya S., Hobbyist Potter”I use it to share seasonal updates with our extended family across three countries. No one has to download another app or create an account—they just bookmark the page.”

— Priya K., Family Chronicler”Finally, a place for my writing that isn’t trying to game my attention. Chronological, clean, mine. That’s all I wanted.”

— James W., Freelance WriterSimple, transparent pricingFREE$0 /mo

Unlimited text jots – Write as much as you wantPlain text formatting – Keep it simpleTag organization – Categorize your postsBasic SEO – robots.txt, basic sitemapPageview counter – See total pageviews for your siteLimited AI – 3 AI uses per day for writing & tag suggestions3 sites maximum – Perfect for trying out Jottings*.jottings.me subdomain – Your free hosted siteCommunity support – Help via email and docsSign Up Free

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PROStarting at

$5 /mo

Full Markdown – Headers, lists, emphasis, code blocks, blockquotesPhoto attachments – Auto-resize to 1200px, optimize quality, animated GIF supportLink previews – Auto-fetch Open Graph metadata, titles, imagesAI writing assistant – Draft, expand, rephrase, fix grammar, adjust tone, summarizeAI tag suggestions – Smart tags based on content and your existing tagsCustom domain – your-blog.com with free SSL certificateFull analytics dashboard – Visitors, referrers, top pages, devices, countries, cities, and real-time live viewRSS & JSON feeds – Let readers subscribe with Feedbin, NetNewsWire, Reeder. See guideRich SEO files – ai.txt, humans.txt, site.webmanifest, enhanced sitemapSocial preview images – Upload site banner for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Discord sharingAI search optimized – Indexed by Claude, GPT, PerplexityRemove branding – Option to hide “Powered by Jottings”Priority support – Faster response times5 sites with Pro features – All your sites get Pro upgradesAll plans include SSL, automatic deployments, and dark/light theme support.

How it works (2 min)2

Create a sitewith free *.jottings.me subdomain

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Start jottingtext, images, links, Markdown, tags

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Go customconnect your own domain (auto SSL)

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Doneautomatic deployment, feeds, search, tag pages

How does Jottings compare?What makes it differentNo setup spiralYou’re live in minutes.

No database dramaStatic sites by default.

No fluffA focused tool for publishing and finding your work, human- and machine-readable.

FAQ (short and honest)Yes. Connect it in minutes; SSL is automatic.

Yes. Static files served from a globally distributed edge CDN—fast by default and friendly to search engines.

Yes. RSS, Atom, and JSON for your site and per-tag channels.

Yes. AI writing assistant can draft, expand, rephrase, fix grammar, adjust tone, and summarize. Undo any change with one click. It learns your writing style and suggests tags based on your content.

Yes. Clean markup, stable URLs, and JSON feeds make ingestion easy.

Yes. Use tags; each tag has its own page and feed.

Yes—light, dark, or follow system.

Yes. Free users see total pageviews; PRO unlocks visitors, referrers, devices, and countries.

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