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The web directory has been open since January 28, 2004 and is a place for all kinds of sites to be listed in various categories. If you would like to submit your site to the directory, read over the rules, grab yourself a button/code and add your website!
The IndieWeb Doesn't Need to "Take Off" — Susam Pal
There's a corner of the Internet where people have been reclaiming their digital independence by hosting their own websites and promoting the idea of owning your own content—it's called the IndieWeb. This community has its own website, IRC channels, social media presence, and more, all dedicated to the idea that individuals should control their own digital presence through personal websites.
This is the home of Webspaces, a new kind of website that uses HTML to create 3D worlds in addition to 2D pages.
Webspaces are made up of static HTML files - this webspace is hosted on GitHub Pages. If you want, you can fork it as a starting point for your own
Updated June 19th, 2023
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Small Is Beautiful (Oct, 2022): What is the Small Web and why do we need it?
Today, I want to introduce you to a concept – and a vision for the future of our species in the digital and networked age – that I’ve spoken about for a while but never specifically written about:
About I'm a full-stack developer, AI enthusiast, and problem-solver who loves creating impactful digital experiences. Whether it's building scalable web applications or experimenting with AI models, I thrive on solving complex challenges and pushing technology forward. me
I’m a 50-ish year old guy living in Birmingham U.K. I’ve a first-class degree in English literature, a career in education and setting up the computer book publishing house "glasshaus" behind me. I was member of the Web Standards Project‘s Accessibility Task Force . T
The internet is a natural network, just build your own website.
I've committed myself properly this to building my own personal platform. No fancy tech. No new tools. No distractions with the latest fad.
It's taken me longer than expected. The year has been stressful. I've had lots to clean up, personally and professionally. Digitally and IRL. Merging of different places
You found my Website!
But this is not a regular site...
What you are looking at is a .txt file.
The beautiful thing about these sort of text files is that you can not style them. The only styling you can do is the same you could do with a typewriter. But of course all the usual .html browser things do not work. So no links.
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Own your web persona… Break free of onerous platforms, fully control your content, and connect directly with your audience
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