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Read more …: MIDI or Die: Why Our Websites Sang Without Consent
MIDI or Die: Why Our Websites Sang Without Consent
Because you didn’t ask to hear My Heart Will Go On, but your dial-up connection played it anyway. The First Sound of Chaos You’d click a link on a friend’s AIM away message. A new tab would open. The screen…
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Read more …: Behind the Scenes of Webring Studio: Why We Built This
Behind the Scenes of Webring Studio: Why We Built This
Somewhere along the way, the web got boring. Personal sites faded. Social feeds took over. Discovery stopped feeling like exploration and started feeling like scrolling. We wanted something different. Not an ad-driven feed. Not a search engine with ten sponsored…
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Read more …: Is a Webring Better Than a Linktree? Here’s When It Might Be
Is a Webring Better Than a Linktree? Here’s When It Might Be
Linktree made a splash for a reason. It’s clean. It’s simple. It’s… everywhere. If you’ve got multiple links to share and only one bio field to do it in, it’s a no-brainer. But what if you’re ready for something a…
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Read more …: Yes, You Can Join Even If Your Site Is Just One Page
Yes, You Can Join Even If Your Site Is Just One Page
Some folks hesitate before joining a webring. “I’d love to… but my site’s just one page.” We hear that a lot. But here’s the good news: That’s more than enough. The indie web isn’t about quantity. It’s about presence. If…
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Read more …: The Sparkle Curse: Why Every Site Had a Cursor Trail
The Sparkle Curse: Why Every Site Had a Cursor Trail
Because your mouse pointer should have looked like it drank glitter and exploded. It Started So Innocently There you were, proudly loading your first HTML page in Netscape Navigator, admiring your tiled background and center-aligned text… and then it hit…
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Read more …: The Problem with Webrings (and How We’re Fixing It)
The Problem with Webrings (and How We’re Fixing It)
Webrings are having a moment. Again. And if you’ve dipped your toe into the scene, you’ve probably noticed two things: Let’s talk about that second part. What’s always been broken Old-school webrings were quirky – and we love that. But…
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Read more …: So You Joined a Webring – Now What?
So You Joined a Webring – Now What?
So you joined a webring. Welcome to the neighborhood! That shiny new widget is now proudly sitting on your site. But if you’re wondering “now what?” – you’re not alone. A ring is an invitation, not a magic trick. The…
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Read more …: AI Doesn’t Have to Be the Enemy. Sometimes It Just Helps Name Your Webring.
AI Doesn’t Have to Be the Enemy. Sometimes It Just Helps Name Your Webring.
We know. AI is everywhere, and not always in the chillest way. Some tools are trying to write your entire website for you. Some are making up facts with disturbing confidence. And some just feel like they’re watching you a…
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Read more …: We Bring the Ring: The Rise and Fall of Old-School Webrings
We Bring the Ring: The Rise and Fall of Old-School Webrings
It was like joining a secret society. Except the secret was Sailor Moon fanfic and a blinking “Next” button. What Was a Webring? Picture this: You’re deep in a fan site for Sailor Moon. You scroll to the bottom. There’s…
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Read more …: Will a Webring Boost My Traffic in 2025? (Maybe. But Not Like You Think.)
Will a Webring Boost My Traffic in 2025? (Maybe. But Not Like You Think.)
Let’s be real. Most creators ask this eventually: Will joining a webring bring me more traffic? The short answer? Possibly. But not in the way you might be hoping for. Webrings aren’t funnels. They’re invitations. If you’re picturing a flood…