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new to bluesky? just wrote the guide i wish i had: - why 20M people are here - what actually works - how to find your people - the secret sauce (custom feeds!) - starter packs that don't suck 👉 il.ly/tech/bluesky ps: yes, you can build bots. yes, the API works. no, there's no ads. wild, right?

il.lyBluesky: The Next Big Social Media PlatformBluesky is a new social media platform that has been gaining popularity in the US. It's similar to Twitter but with some unique features.

26/11/24, 6:36 pm39 reposts167 likes

Luka Kopajtic

@lukakopajtic.com

26 Nov 2024

thanks for sharing! full of value for technical readers, but also gives a nice overview for everyone else.

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I'm almost as bullish on Bsky as you Ilias! Nice article tho

Gustav

@easycool.bsky.social

26 Nov 2024

so this has been around since 2019 🤯, can't wait to see what more ppl build on this. btw, are there any downsides to change to a custom domain?

Nope

@easycool.bsky.social

good to know

Very well written indeed! 🔥👍

Phil M 🦻🏼💚 🍉 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇵🇸

@phillm.bsky.social

11 Mar 2025

At the risk of sounding cheeky and I don't want to be, might you think about updating this brilliant and v useful piece of work?

Mr.DA (opadi(ddi))

@opadi.bsky.social

28 Nov 2024

bsky.app/profile/gepa...

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Theo L

@theol222.bsky.social

28 Nov 2024

Very nice and valuable article. Thank you so much @il.ly

Nice!

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How do you think they'll monetize this thing?

Ilias Ism

@il.ly

26 Nov 2024

Sell our content to train AI models

Ilias Ism

@il.ly

27 Nov 2024

Also no bsky.app/profile/bsky... Maybe just grow until Meta buys they or they go public?

Bluesky@bsky.app

Brief update on our ongoing efforts to allow users to specify consent (or not) for AI training: 🧵

Nika Kotláriková | Business Marketing With Nika

@businessmarketing.bsky.social

4 Dec 2024

My hopes are about creating some subscription model. Would gladly support them.

MariusFromD8A

@mariusfromd8a.bsky.social

26 Nov 2024

Thanks for the article

Great stuff!

you’re very bullish on🦋 aren’t you

TiredTeacherTutorials

@aiteachertutor.bsky.social

2 Dec 2024

👏Excited to dive into this guide! I’m new to BlueSky and already loving the community. I’m sharing daily animated AI tips to help teachers save time and simplify their workload—can’t wait to connect and learn more from everyone here!