Yes, and no. So I am the author of https://hostmeinca.com/
It did help me get an internship in Hawaii in 2019 for which I am eternally grateful. The website was #1 on YC HN and opened many doors. You can read the entire story here: https://medium.com/startup-frontier/7-686-miles-from-slovaki...
On the other hand, my personal website, https://www.marekdlugos.com/ doesn't have much traffic. It all boils down to standing out from the crowd and having something to offer.
In 2025, I'd like to start blogging. I believe other people could benefit from some of my experiences.