How people find each other on the personal web, without algorithms.
Ye Olde Blogroll
Humanly curated list of personal blogs and independent sites. No algorithms. Updated regularly.
Ooh Directory
Handmade catalog of unique and nifty websites.
URL Town
omg.lol's directory of member site submissions.
Personal Sites
Directory of websites made by hand.
Sloop Directory
New Zealand indie website directory.
Places to Find Indie Web Content
Resource list from Rafał Pastuszak's digital garden.
A collection of sites linked in a circular structure — each site has Previous / Next / Random buttons connecting it to others in the ring. Created by Sage Weil in 1994, wildly popular in the '90s, experiencing a major IndieWeb revival since 2018.
| Webring | Focus |
|---|---|
| IndieWeb Webring (🕸💍.ws) | IndieWeb sites |
| Hotline Webring | General personal sites |
| XXIIVV Webring | Artists and developers |
Full lists: brisray's webring list (347+ rings as of 2025), Tuffy's webring directory.
A blogroll is a list of other blogs you read and sometimes respond to. They built networked communities in the old blogosphere and are making a comeback.
Adding a /blogroll or links section to your site with sites you follow is one of the most direct ways to contribute to the personal web ecosystem.