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💛 Webring Wednesday #7: AutisTBH Webring 💛

AutisTBH is a webring lovingly curated by and for autistic creators! It’s a safe, cozy little corner of the internet where neurodivergent folks can link up, share their websites, and celebrate their special interests, passions, and personal projects. Whether your site is a shrine to a hyperfixation, a blog about your day, or just a rainbow blinkie-filled space to call your own, if you’re autistic, you’re welcome here.

The webring is refreshingly personal—free of pressure, expectations, or polished perfection. It’s all about self-expression in whatever form feels right, from messy little pages about niche fixations to beautifully crafted digital journals. What ties it all together is the autistic identity behind each site and the shared joy of carving out space in a neurotypical internet. Bonus: there’s even a Discord server to hang out in!

Check it out here: https://autistbh.neocities.org/

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💛 Webring Wednesday #6: Christians of the Internet Webring 💛

Christians of the Internet is a webring made to help fellow believers find each other out in the wild west of the Small Web. It’s a welcoming way to build connection and community between Christian-run sites. Whether your site is focused on faith, personal reflections, or something completely unrelated but made with love, this ring is about being present and connected in the digital space as people of faith.

What’s especially nice about this webring is that it doesn’t push a particular denomination or doctrine. It’s more about encouragement and shared values—an internet version of waving to your neighbors from across the street. If you’re a Christian with a personal site and you’re looking to feel a little less isolated online, this might be exactly the kind of small but meaningful connection you’re after.

Check it out here: https://christian-webring.nekoweb.org/

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💛 Webring Wednesday #5: Anime Webring 💛

The Anime Webring is your cozy corner of the Small Web where anime lovers unite! Whether your site is a shrine to your favorite character, a place to post fan art or fanfic, or just a general anime-themed hangout, this webring brings together a colorful patchwork of fans who just get it. There’s a nostalgic charm here—like stumbling into a late ’90s fansite and realizing you’ve found your people.

Created by the wonderful folks at Moonlight Promise, this webring is all about keeping the spirit of anime fan communities alive in a more personal, ad-free space. If your site is anime-related and safe for all ages, you’re welcome to join and link arms with other fans through the ring. It’s a great way to get discovered, meet kindred spirits, and show off your slice of the anime world.

Check it out here: https://moonlightpromise.neocities.org/webring

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💛 Webring Wednesday #4: Pixel Cuties Webring 💛

Pixel Cuties is a throwback dream for lovers and makers of pixel dollz—those tiny, highly detailed avatars that once ruled the early 2000s internet. This webring is all about reviving the charm of customizable pixel art characters, made with bases and dressed up in everything from fairy wings to platform boots. It’s a perfect digital hangout for anyone who misses the glittery days of The Doll Palace or just loves the pixel-perfect aesthetic of the old web.

What makes Pixel Cuties feel so special is its vibrant sense of community and dedication to keeping the dollz hobby alive. The site feels like a scrapbook filled with love, nostalgia, and sparkles, where new members are welcomed with open arms and old-school creativity thrives. Whether you’re a seasoned dollmaker or just discovering the scene, this webring offers a warm, pastel-hued welcome to one of the internet’s most adorable art forms.

Check it out here: https://pixelcuties.club/

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💛 Webring Wednesday #3: Fediverse 💛

If you’re a proud member of the Fediverse and have a personal site, the FediRing webring is the perfect way to connect with fellow fedizens across the open web! 🌐✨ This webring is all about linking the personal websites of Fediverse users, creating a decentralized, people-powered network that mirrors the spirit of federated platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, and Misskey.

Just like the Fediverse stands as an alternative to corporate social media, the Small Web thrives on independent, self-hosted spaces where creativity and individuality shine. FediRing embraces this philosophy, bringing together bloggers, tinkerers, artists, and anyone else who believes in the freedom of the open web. If you’ve got a personal site and you’re part of the Fediverse, why not join and weave your presence into this ever-growing network?

👉 Check it out: https://fediring.net/

Are you a fedizen with a personal site? What are your thoughts on the connections between the Fediverse and the Small Web? Let’s chat in the comments! 🚀💬

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💛 Webring Wednesday #2: Cult of Usakumya 💛

If you love frills, lace, and the whimsical charm of lolita fashion, the Cult of Usakumya webring is calling your name! 🧸✨ This delightful webring is a haven for lolitas of all substyles, bringing together fashion enthusiasts who want to showcase their coordinates, share their personal sites, and connect with fellow frilly friends across the web.

Much like the Small Web itself, lolita fashion is all about creativity, self-expression, and standing out from the crowd. Whether you’re into sweet, gothic, classic, or even old-school lolita, this webring welcomes you with open arms!

👉 Check it out: https://ophanimkei.com/you/usakumya

Are you part of the Cult of Usakumya, or do you have fond memories of lolita fashion forums and personal blogs? Feel free to drop your favorite lolita-related website in the comments! 🎀💌

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💛 Webring Wednesday #1: Bill’s PC 💛

This week on Webring Wednesday, we’re checking out Bill’s PC, a fun little corner of the web dedicated to Pokémon fans. 🕹️ Whether you’re into classic Game Boy games, Pokémon Go, the TCG, or the latest titles, this webring is for everyone with a dedicated Pokemon space on their site! This is a great way for Pokémon lovers to meet other fans on the Small Web, connect, share their fandom, and celebrate all things Pokémon. ✨ 👉 Check it out! https://bills-pc.neocities.org/

💡 What’s your all-time favorite Pokémon game or character? Let us know!

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🧡 Tuesday Tips #5: 🧡 Why You Should Own Your Online Space (and How to Start Today)

Let’s get one thing straight: having your own corner of the internet is not just for techies, artists, or people with too much time on their hands. It’s for you. Yes, you—with your odd hobbies, your half-finished journal entries, your overthinking, your bad puns, your brilliance. You deserve a space that’s yours, where you’re not being watched, monetized, or squeezed into a template made by a company that sees you as a number.

And let’s be honest: the internet kind of feels like a giant shopping mall these days. You can hang out, sure—but it’s usually in someone else’s space, under someone else’s rules, and you’re constantly being watched, tracked, and served ads you’re 93% sure you said out loud in a private conversation.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to live in the mall. You can build your own weird little house on the web. Paint the walls neon green. Hang up digital fairy lights. Play ambient frog sounds. Whatever you want—because it’s yours. Owning your online space is about reclaiming a little bit of digital freedom. A place to plant your flag. To say, “Here I am. This is mine.”

This article is a call to arms (or at least to keyboards): it’s time to own your online space. And no, you don’t need to be a tech genius or code wizard to get started. Let’s dive in.

The Problem with Borrowed Space

Right now, most people exist online through borrowed platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), YouTube, etc. These are free to use—but you pay in other ways. Algorithms decide who sees what. Accounts can disappear overnight. And you’re building your digital life on rented land. Social media platforms might feel like home, but really, you’re just crashing on a billionaire’s couch. Sure, it’s comfy and familiar and there’s always a party going on, but at any moment, the host could kick you out, change the rules, or suddenly decide that your favorite snack is banned. When you rely on social media alone, you’re kind of at the mercy of tech landlords. Want to post a link? Hope it doesn’t get buried. Want to share a thought? Better make it catchy or controversial enough to survive the scroll. And don’t even get me started on data privacy.

When you build your own site—whether it’s a blog, a personal page, a digital garden, or a collection of your favorite playlists—you’re not at anyone’s mercy. You’re setting up your own little house on the web. You choose the furniture, the wallpaper, the music playing in the background. And if you want to take a sledgehammer to the whole thing and start over? You can. Because it’s yours.

Unlike social media, your site won’t randomly vanish because someone flagged your joke about raccoons as “suspicious behavior.”

So, What Does It Mean to Own Your Online Space?

There’s something weirdly powerful about having a space that’s fully under your control. You start thinking differently. You stop trying to perform for likes or tailor everything to fit an algorithm. You’re not trying to go viral. You’re trying to make something that feels true. And that changes everything. You let your thoughts breathe. You let yourself experiment. Writing a blog post on your own site doesn’t feel like shouting into the void—it feels like writing in a cozy notebook that just happens to have a door open in case someone else wants to read.

Owning your online space means having a place on the internet that you control completely. That could be:

  • A personal website
  • A digital garden
  • A blog
  • A landing page or portfolio
  • A space that doesn’t rely on ads, likes, or algorithms

It’s a corner of the web where you make the rules, you decide the vibe, and you get to exist outside the noise of social media. When you’re not worried about how your content will “perform,” you start creating in a way that’s a little more honest. Maybe a little messier. But real.

Why Bother?

Here’s why it’s 100% worth it:

  • It’s more permanent. You don’t disappear if a platform shuts down or changes its policies.
  • It reflects you. No templates forced by a social platform—just your voice, your style.
  • It’s creative. Building a site lets you play, design, explore, and experiment. It’s digital self-expression at its finest.
  • It’s empowering. There’s something powerful about knowing, “Hey, I made this. This is my space.”
  • You’re harder to erase. Whether you’re an artist, a writer, a weirdo, or just a curious human—you exist online on your own terms.

And let’s be honest: the modern internet is a surveillance nightmare. Every tap, scroll, click, pause—it’s all being recorded. Your online behavior is constantly fed into machines that exist to sell you things. Or worse, manipulate your emotions for “engagement.”

When you run your own site, you don’t need trackers. You don’t need cookies (unless they’re literal cookies). You’re not harvesting data—you’re just making stuff. You get to choose what information to collect (if any), and who sees it. No shady data mining. No selling your soul for a sliver of reach. It’s not just about avoiding ads—it’s about refusing to be turned into a product.

Social media gives you a profile. A little rectangle to summarize your entire existence. A name, a picture, maybe a few links. But who you are—your thoughts, interests, sense of humor, bad takes, brilliant insights—that barely fits in a bio.

Your own site is like your room. You can put posters on the wall. Leave your laundry on the floor. Paint the ceiling bright yellow if you want. It’s where your digital self can be fully, gloriously you. Not a brand. Not a product. Not a carefully managed online persona.

We’re so used to being boxed in by platforms that we forget how expansive the web used to be. But when you build something from scratch, even a tiny something, you realize—you can be as weird, bold, chaotic, soft, or contradictory as you want. And no one can stop you. Owning your online space is a quiet kind of rebellion. A way of saying: “No, I don’t want to live inside a feed. I want to make something that’s mine.” And yeah, it might not get you thousands of followers overnight. But it might help you find your people. The ones who stick around. The ones who see you.

How to Start Today (No, Seriously—Today)

If the idea of setting up a personal site sounds like something only people in hoodies and hacker movies do, don’t worry. You don’t need to be Neo from The Matrix to do this.

Here’s a super chill beginner path:

1. Pick Your Platform

There are plenty of easy, beginner-friendly tools that make starting a website simple:

  • WordPress – A solid place to start, especially if you like flexibility later and feature rich. (While WordPress.com is a solid starting point, I do recommend going with a hosting provider instead as it will provide you with A LOT more freedom and less restrictions for a much cheaper cost).
  • Carrd – Great for simple, beautiful one-page sites
  • Neocities – Perfect if you want that old-school web feel (HTML/CSS knowledge helps with this one)
  • MMM.page – A really fun drag and drop website builder! No coding knowledge required.
  • Straw.page – Another extremely simple web page builder. Again, no coding required for this one AND it is optimized for mobile devices!

Most of these are free, and some with limitations until you upgrade, though you shouldn’t need advanced features just starting out anyways. This is a “dip your toes in” experience! Once you pick your chosen platform, start experimenting with it! Try building your first page. Mess around with different buttons, discover and learn what everything does. Soon you’ll be well on your way to creating something spectacular.

2. Choose a Domain (Optional But Empowering)

A domain is your web address (like yourname.com). It’s not required to start, but having one makes your site feel official—and it’s easier to share.

Domains usually cost around $10–15/year. Try something short, memorable, and personal. You can buy one through providers like Namecheap or Go Daddy.

3. Set Up Your Home Base

Once you’ve got your platform and (maybe) a domain, it’s time to build. Start small. Don’t overthink it. Some ideas for your first few pages:

  • A homepage that says hi and what you’re about
  • An “About Me” page with your story
  • A blog or journal to share updates, thoughts, photos, projects
  • A links page for your favorite sites or social media

If you need more inspiration, be sure to check out my 54 page ideas post.

4. Make It Yours

Add colors you love. Use silly gifs. Write in your voice. Add a moodboard. This is your corner of the internet—there are no rules except your own.

The goal isn’t perfection—it’s presence. Let your site evolve as you do.

5. Keep Showing Up

Your website isn’t something you launch once and forget about (unless you want it to be). It’s a living space and a place you should enjoy coming to regularly. Check in with it. Tidy it up. Add something new every now and then. Make it a space you love working on and enjoy being in.

Like a garden, it gets better the more you tend it.

Final Thoughts: You Belong Here

The web isn’t just for brands, influencers, or tech pros. It’s for people like you. People with stories, art, opinions, weird little jokes, dreams, playlists, favorite links, and digital lives that deserve more than just borrowed space.

So go on—plant your flag. Build your weird digital house. Start messy. Start small. Just start.

Your space is waiting.

P.S. If you do make a site, I’d love to see it! Leave a comment, share your link, and join the lovely folks making the sovereign web feel like home again.

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🧡 Tuesday Tips #4: 🧡 50 Reasons to Build a Personal Website Instead of Relying on Social Media

So you’ve been thinking about making a personal website, huh? Maybe you’re feeling a little burned out from ad bombardments, or just social media in general lately. Good news: you’re not alone. There’s a growing group of people carving out cozy corners of the internet that are completely their own. We call it the Sovereign Web (many might also know it as the Indie Web or Small Web), and it’s honestly kind of magical.

Still not sure if you’re ready to dive in? Here are 50 reasons why building a personal website beats relying on social media. (Warning: may cause spontaneous domain name purchases.)

1. It’s yours. Like, actually yours.

When you post on social media, you’re essentially renting space. Your content can be removed, shadowbanned, or buried at any time without warning. With your own site, you’re the landlord, the designer, and the content creator all rolled into one. It’s digital ownership in its purest form.

2. No weird algorithm whispering.

Social media is a game of guessing what the algorithm wants. One day, it loves video. The next, it punishes you for posting too much. With a personal website, what you post is what people see; no weird magic tricks required.

3. No ads.

Unless you choose to put them there. Your website doesn’t need to shout at visitors to buy toothpaste or download the latest app. It can just be a calm, ad-free oasis of you.

4. Zero doomscrolling.

You know the drill. You go on to post something and 45 minutes later you’re deep into a thread of rage. Your personal site? No feed, no drama. (You can create a blog feed though via RSS if you want to!)

5. You can make it look exactly how you want.

Want a sparkly cursor? A cozy vintage theme? Maybe a floating cat gif? Go for it. Your site is your canvas, and there are no design police.

6. You get to be weird.

Weird is welcome. In fact, it’s encouraged. Build a shrine to your favorite childhood cartoon or create a digital bookshelf of every novel you’ve ever loved. There are no rules here.

7. You’ll learn cool stuff.

Even if you’re starting with zero knowledge, making a website teaches you things—HTML, CSS, design, structure, creative writing. It’s the kind of learning that feels like playing.

8. You can make it feel like a digital home.

Social profiles are rented apartments. Your website? A house you get to decorate, organize, and live in. It becomes a familiar, comfortable space that reflects you.

9. No one’s watching your every move.

Unlike social media platforms, which track everything you do to serve you ads, your website can be a surveillance-free zone. Visitors can hang out without being followed around the internet afterward.

10. You’re not competing for likes.

There’s no like button on your site (unless you want one). So you’re free to post what you love, not what will perform best in a popularity contest.

11. You set the vibe.

Want lo-fi music autoplaying in the background? Go for it. Want every page to start with a motivational quote or your cat’s daily wisdom? It’s all up to you. Your site, your mood.

12. It can evolve with you.

Unlike a locked-down profile, your personal site can grow, change, and shift over time. Turn your blog into a portfolio. Make your old art gallery a recipe archive. It’s a living space.

13. No random feature changes.

Remember when Instagram tried to become TikTok overnight? Yeah. Your website isn’t going to suddenly switch up on you because a CEO changed their mind. Stability, baby. You make the rules.

14. You decide what stays up.

Posts don’t disappear unless you want them to. No mysterious removals. No content warnings slapped on your grandma’s casserole recipe.

15. You won’t get locked out.

Unless you forget your password (write it down!), you can’t get banned from your own website. No more waking up to “your account has been suspended” emails.

16. You control the narrative.

Algorithms love to de-contextualize things. Your website gives you the full story. A place to explain, explore, and express on your own terms.

17. People visit because they want to.

They didn’t stumble in while scrolling. They came to see you. That kind of intentionality makes every visit feel a little more meaningful.

18. You can make timeless content.

Instead of disappearing into a sea of tweets, your thoughts can live forever on a well-organized blog post or static page. Evergreen content has a real home on the web.

19. It helps you build your digital legacy.

Someday, people will want to know who you were. Your website is a time capsule. A treasure map. A story of who you are in your own words.

20. You can connect without the chaos.

Guestbooks, comment sections, or even email forms let people reach out without the noise of DMs, trolls, or spam bots.

21. No character limits.

Got a lot to say? Say it. You’re not confined to 280 characters or forced to cut down your thoughts to fit a format. Write a sentence or an essay—your site doesn’t care.

22. You can build your own community.

With a little creativity, you can add forums, guestbooks, chat boxes, or webrings. Create a cozy club of like-minded folks without relying on corporate platforms.

23. It’s immune to social media shutdowns.

When a platform dies or gets bought out and ruined (*cough* Twitter), your site doesn’t flinch. It’s still there, waiting for visitors.

24. You can express yourself fully.

From color schemes to quirky fonts and animated gifs, you’re not boxed into a single identity photo and bio. Let your personality spill into every page.

25. There are no trolls unless you invite them.

You can moderate comments or remove them entirely. Unlike public platforms, you don’t have to tolerate abuse, spam, or bad vibes.

26. You get to experiment freely.

Try a new blog format, embed a mini-game, host a digital pet. You can play and break things and rebuild—all without anyone watching.

27. It gives you creative freedom.

Poetry, zines, recipes, fiction, rants, longform essays, audio diaries—whatever you make, there’s space for it.

28. Your content won’t be buried.

On social media, your posts vanish/become irrelevant within hours. On your site, people can discover things you wrote years ago just as easily as something from yesterday.

29. You can showcase your work beautifully.

Whether you’re a photographer, writer, or crocheter, your site can act as a curated gallery. Show off what you’re proud of without it being surrounded by chaos.

30. It’s a great place to archive.

Old blog posts, artwork, digital journals—your site becomes a place to store your memories, milestones, and the things that matter most to you.

31. You can link out to cool stuff.

Unlike platforms that try to trap you inside their walls, your website can point people to other places you love, including friends’ sites, resources, or secret gems.

32. You’re not a product.

Social media thrives on turning users into data. Your website doesn’t track or manipulate you. It’s just… yours. That’s it! There’s no catch.

33. It doesn’t interrupt you.

No notifications. No infinite scroll. Just a peaceful little world that sits quietly until you decide to update it.

34. You’ll meet kindred spirits.

People who find personal websites often do so intentionally. They’re curious, thoughtful, and usually pretty lovely. Great ingredients for real connection.

35. You can revisit and reflect.

Years later, reading your old posts can feel like a time machine. Your site becomes a living archive of your thoughts, dreams, and progress.

36. It makes you more mindful.

Without the instant gratification loop of likes and retweets, you might find yourself thinking more deeply about what you post and why.

37. It’s free of FOMO.

You’re not constantly seeing other people’s highlight reels and comparing your behind-the-scenes. Your site focuses on you, not everyone else.

38. You can go slow.

No need to keep up with trends or daily posts. Update when you feel like it. Take a break. Come back refreshed. Your site will still be there.

39. You can use your own domain.

Having yourname.com just feels cool, right? It’s like planting a flag in your own corner of the internet.

40. You don’t have to chase followers.

Instead of playing the growth game, you can focus on making cool stuff. The people who find you will be the ones who genuinely care.

41. It encourages intentionality.

Because updates aren’t instant, you’ll likely spend more time crafting your content. That care shows, and it makes your site feel special.

42. You can build your own tools.

Want a mood tracker? A mini wiki? A spell-crafting generator? You can code or embed whatever tools you dream up.

43. It’s surprisingly fun.

There’s joy in creating just for the sake of it. Tinkering with layout, colors, and content can feel like digital gardening.

44. You’re contributing to a better web.

Every personal website weakens the monopoly of Big Tech. You’re helping build a diverse, vibrant, human-centered internet.

45. It’s nostalgic in the best way.

Remember the early internet when people made fansites and blogs and shared links just because? That energy is still alive on the sovereign web.

46. You can go offline anytime.

Want a break? Just stop updating. No pressure. No guilt. The web will wait.

47. You’ll have a creative outlet.

Even if you don’t consider yourself an “artist,” a website gives you a space to express and explore yourself.

48. It’s easier than ever.

You don’t need to be a tech wizard. Tools like WordPress, mmm.page, Straw.page or Carrd make it super beginner-friendly.

49. You can inspire others.

Your little corner of the internet might be exactly what someone else needed to see. You never know who you’ll touch.

50. Because you deserve a space that’s 100% you.

No ads. No algorithms. No noise. Just a place where you get to be yourself, unapologetically and fully. The internet needs more of that—and more of you.

So, Why Wait?

The internet doesn’t have to be a loud, crowded mall where everyone’s shouting for attention. It can be a quiet cabin in the woods, a secret garden, a tiny café glowing with string lights where you share your thoughts, dreams, art, and self with whoever wanders in.

Building your own personal website isn’t just about escaping the chaos of social media—it’s about coming home to a space that reflects you. Your humor, your quirks, your passions, your pace. It’s a chance to slow down and make something meaningful. Something that doesn’t ask you to perform, compete, or conform.

And here’s the beautiful part: you don’t need to be a tech wizard. You don’t need to have a niche or a “brand.” You just need to be curious, a little bit brave, and willing to make something for yourself. The rest? That comes with time—and it’s honestly kind of magical to watch it all unfold.

So go ahead. Plant your flag. Build your nest. Start small, dream big, and know that every pixel you place is a step toward reclaiming your presence online.

We’ll be here cheering you on, one cozy corner of the web at a time. 💻

When you’re ready to get started, head over to the Resources page! There are tons of helpful links to help you start building your personal space on the web. ✨🌿
See you there!

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Source: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/blog/uncategorized/%f0%9f%a7%a1-tuesday-tips-4-%f0%9f%a7%a1-50-reasons-to-build-a-personal-website-instead-of-relying-on-social-media/

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🧡 Tuesday Tips #3 🧡 | 25 Ways to Make Your Website More Personal & Unique

Your Website, Your Digital Home

Your website is more than just a collection of pages; it’s your digital home. It should reflect you, your interests, and your personality. But with so many sites out there, how do you make yours stand out?

Here are 25 ways to make your website feel more personal, unique, and personalized to you!

🎨 Design & Aesthetics

1. Custom Color Palette – Pick colors that resonate with your personality and aesthetic.

2. Unique Typography Choices – Use a mix of fonts that match your vibe.

3. Handwritten or Doodle Elements – Add personal sketches or notes.

4. Custom Cursor – Let visitors use a fun, themed cursor on your site.

5. Personalized Favicon – A tiny but powerful detail that makes your site feel complete.

6. Themed Layouts for Different Pages – Make each page visually distinct but cohesive.

7. Custom Backgrounds – Textures, gradients, or even a personal photograph.

8. Retro or Experimental CSS Styles – Go wild with unique styles that make your site stand out.

9. Create a Custom Hand-Drawn Logo – Instead of a standard logo, try sketching one yourself for a unique touch.

10. Add Subtle Animations – Small hover effects, background animations, or cursor trails can bring your site to life.

11. Play With Layering Elements – Overlap images, text, and shapes for a more dynamic look.

12. Design a Personalized Loading Screen – A custom loading animation or message adds a fun detail visitors will remember.

13. Add Your Own Handwriting as a Font – Convert your handwriting into a web font for a truly personal touch.

14. Design a Seasonal Theme Switcher – Let visitors toggle between different seasonal or mood-based color palettes.

📜 Content & Personality

15. Create a Behind-the-Scenes Page – Show how your website was built, share your thought process, or include fun bloopers.

16. Add a “The Making Of” Section – Share drafts, sketches, or early concepts behind your creative works.

17. Include a Personal Dictionary of Words You Love – A list of favorite words, phrases, or slang you frequently use.

18. Design a “Things That Make Me Happy” Page – A simple, uplifting page filled with personal joys.

19. Show Your Progress on a Learning Goal – Track and share your journey in learning a new skill, language, or hobby.

💾 Interactivity & Engagement

20. Add a Clickable Mood Indicator – Let visitors see your current mood with an emoji or phrase that changes over time.

21. Create a Dynamic Banner That Updates Automatically – Display different messages depending on the time of day or special occasions.

22. Add a “What I’m Listening To” Widget – A live-updating display of your current favorite song or playlist.

23. Embed a Poll or Voting Feature – Let visitors vote on fun topics or help you make creative decisions.

24. Introduce a Mini Personality Quiz – Something quirky like “Which of my favorite books/movies are you?”

25. Make an “Ask Me Anything” Page – An interactive page where visitors can submit questions for you to answer.

Closing: Make It Yours!

Your website should be you in digital form—fun, unique, and engaging. Whether you add just one or all 25 ideas, the most important thing is to have fun and make it your own.

If you try any of these ideas, let me know! I’d love to see what you create!

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Source: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/blog/uncategorized/%f0%9f%a7%a1-tuesday-tips-3-%f0%9f%a7%a1/

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🧡 Tuesday Tips #2 🧡 | Escape the Algorithm: Master RSS & Atom Feeds

Hey all! For this week’s Tuesday Tips, I wanted to share my RSS / Atom Feed masterpost with you all! If you’ve ever wanted to create your own ‘news feed’ for your website that people can actually follow you on via their RSS / Atom reader apps, I’m going to teach you how to do it!

If learning about RSS / Atom feeds interests you, head over to my blog post here for the full read.

Happy Tuesday!

Source: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/blog/uncategorized/%f0%9f%a7%a1-tuesday-tips-2-%f0%9f%a7%a1/

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Felt vulnerable, might delete later.

(Not really, I like writing like this)

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https://angrybunnyman.com/a-strange-beautiful-improbable-thing/
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Today's our 9th birthday! 🥳

To celebrate, we've just launched the Gaymers+ #Webring!

If you're an #LGBTQ creator with a #Gaming website, JOIN TODAY and let's take back the web! 💪

https://www.criticalchicken.com/webring

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speaking of personal websites

(especially if you're plural and you're several to post on your website), do you have a CMS/static site generator/other you could advise us&? we& can't really design beautiful websites, but we&'d still like to try so ideally not something too opinionated. if it's hard to use it's not a problem, we&'ll manage

​:boost_request:​

#blog #personalwebsite #indieweb #plurality
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Far more people engage with my website via feed reader than email. Chalk one up for RSS. #indieweb
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Far more people engage with my website via feed reader than email. Chalk one up for RSS. #indieweb
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Syndicating with json feed

I got really excited about json feeds after reading about it in the Echo Feed docs. Using 11ty to build out the feed was super silly easy. I’m now taking full advantage of syndicating features in Echo Feed. #Indieweb

https://benjamin.parry.is/collecting/thoughts/2025/06/syndicating-with-json-feed/
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This is another call for #help

https://chavanniclass.wordpress.com/2025/06/10/i-am-afraid-to-commit-to-things/

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