feat(blog): add ActivityWatch vs RescueTime comparison page

[TimeToBuildBob]

Summary

Dedicated blog post comparing ActivityWatch and RescueTime, targeting the "RescueTime alternative" search query.

Content includes:

• Erik's personal origin story for building ActivityWatch (frustrations with RescueTime: non-local storage, no open-source, poor Linux support, unresolved bugs, data hostage pricing, no extensibility)
• Feature comparison table (2026 state)
• Honest assessment of where each tool excels
• Migration guide for RescueTime users
• Links to existing general comparison post

SEO context:

• "RescueTime alternative" is a high-intent search query, especially since RescueTime dropped Linux support in 2024
• Several users in activitywatch#426 found AW by searching for RescueTime alternatives
• Follow-up from the SEO discussion in feat(seo): optimize homepage for search engines #42

Note: The origin story content is based on Erik's comments in activitywatch.github.io#42 — @ErikBjare please review for accuracy and adjust any details.

Test plan

• Verify Jekyll builds the post correctly
• Review content accuracy (especially the origin story)
• Check all links work
• Verify SEO-friendly URL: /blog/activitywatch-vs-rescuetime/

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Important

Adds a blog post comparing ActivityWatch and RescueTime, including a feature comparison, migration guide, and targeting the "RescueTime alternative" search query.

• Content:
  • New blog post 2026-02-28-activitywatch-vs-rescuetime.md comparing ActivityWatch and RescueTime.
  • Includes Erik's origin story for ActivityWatch, feature comparison table, and migration guide for RescueTime users.
  • Links to general comparison post.
• SEO:
  • Targets "RescueTime alternative" search query, relevant due to RescueTime's dropped Linux support.
  • Follows up on SEO discussion in issue feat(seo): optimize homepage for search engines #42.
• Test Plan:
  • Verify Jekyll builds the post correctly.
  • Review content accuracy and check all links.
  • Ensure SEO-friendly URL: /blog/activitywatch-vs-rescuetime/.

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Greptile Summary

This PR adds a well-crafted blog post targeting the "RescueTime alternative" search query. The content effectively balances promotion with honest comparison, acknowledging where RescueTime excels while highlighting ActivityWatch's core strengths (privacy, extensibility, Linux support).

Key strengths:

• Clear narrative structure starting with Erik's origin story
• Comprehensive feature comparison table with accurate technical details
• Practical migration guide with direct links
• Professional tone that doesn't oversell or disparage competitors
• Good SEO targeting for high-intent search queries

Minor suggestions:

• User testimonials section could benefit from real attributions or rephrasing to avoid appearing as fabricated quotes
• Opera browser support claim should be verified (likely compatible via Chrome Web Store, but may not be "officially supported")

Confidence Score: 4/5

• This PR is safe to merge with minimal risk - it's a content addition with no code changes
• Score reflects high-quality content with proper formatting and no technical issues. Deducted one point due to unattributed user quotes that could benefit from verification or rephrasing. The blog post serves its SEO purpose well while maintaining editorial quality.
• The blog post should have author review for factual accuracy of the origin story and verification of user testimonials

Important Files Changed

Filename	Overview
_posts/2026-02-28-activitywatch-vs-rescuetime.md	New blog post comparing ActivityWatch and RescueTime with well-structured content; minor concerns about unattributed user quotes

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Verify Opera support claim - while Opera can use Chrome Web Store extensions (being Chromium-based), the site doesn't list Opera elsewhere. Consider whether this represents "official support" or just "compatibility".

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