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Chris McClure
Co-founder & Editor, WebIndexly
Chris McClure is a tech blogger and co-founder of WebIndexly, with a strong interest in SEO, web architecture, user experience and the technologies that shape the modern web. He focuses on making complex technical topics easier to understand and more useful for developers, creators and businesses.
At WebIndexly, Chris writes practical guides and insights covering website discovery, search optimization, web tools, digital platforms and better ways to build and navigate online experiences. His approach is centered on clear explanations and actionable information rather than unnecessary technical jargon.
Beyond writing, Chris is an advocate for open-source software and enjoys supporting people who are learning technical writing and web development. His goal is to help readers better understand the web, make informed technology decisions and discover useful resources that can improve the way they work online.
Articles by Chris McClure
93 published articles
Best list ·
8 Best Regex Testing Tools for Matching and Understanding Patterns
I'd choose regex101 for most regex testing, RegExr for learning JavaScript patterns, and CyberChef when matching is one stage in a larger text-processing job. These regex testing tools…
Guide ·
How to Build a Documentation Site with MkDocs
You'll build a documentation site with MkDocs containing a homepage and a release checklist, then create its static output. You need Python with pip, a terminal and a text editor. The…
Guide ·
How to Publish a Static Site with GitHub Pages
You'll publish a static site with GitHub Pages: one HTML page and a second page linked from it. You need a GitHub account, permission to change repository settings and public sample…
Comparison ·
GitHub Pages vs Cloudflare Pages: Where Should Your Static Site Live?
GitHub Pages vs Cloudflare Pages: compare public site publishing, branch previews, static limits and functions. Choose a workflow for your next website.
Best list ·
8 Best Free Static Site Hosting Services in 2026
For free static site hosting, I'd start with Cloudflare Pages for a generated website and GitHub Pages for a small public project. This shortlist covers portfolios, documentation and plain…
Comparison ·
VLC vs IINA: Which Free Media Player Should You Use on a Mac?
VLC vs IINA for Mac: compare playback engines, subtitles, privacy, plugins and native controls. Choose a free player for everyday files or mixed devices.
Comparison ·
Shotcut vs Kdenlive: Simple Cuts or More Detailed Edits?
Shotcut vs Kdenlive: compare timelines, titles, proxies, exports and plugins. Choose the free desktop video editor that fits your next tutorial or interview.
Comparison ·
Inkscape vs Penpot: Vector Art or a Shared Design Project?
Inkscape vs Penpot: choose between detailed local SVG editing and shared browser design. Compare files, collaboration, exports, free plans and handoff.
Comparison ·
Audacity vs ocenaudio: Mix Tracks or Edit One Recording?
Audacity vs ocenaudio: compare multitrack editing, effect previews, plugins and local files. Find the free editor that fits your voice or music project.
Comparison ·
7-Zip vs PeaZip: Simple Archives or a Full File Manager?
7-Zip vs PeaZip: compare Windows menus, cross-platform apps, archive formats, encryption and scripts. Choose the free workflow for your folders and downloads.
Guide ·
How to Trim and Export a Video in Shotcut
You'll trim and export a video in Shotcut as a finished MP4, with the unwanted opening and ending removed. Set aside 15 minutes to follow the steps, plus export time. You'll need current…
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