Provide a summary of the following web Content, written in the voice of the original author. If there is anything controversial please highlight the controversy. If there is something surprising, unique, or clever, please highlight that as well. Content:
Title: Ask HN: What has your personal website/blog done for you?
Site: news.ycombinator.com
I see it’s common for people on HN to have a personal website/blog. I’m interested in knowing if the creation and maintenance of a personal website have lead to paid full/part time jobs, increased learning, brought new connections to others or are purely vanity.