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Web 1.0 Aesthetics
Specific IndieWeb patterns with roots in the early web, now experiencing a revival.
88x31 Badges
Small 88×31 pixel buttons — the business cards of the early web. Used to link to other sites or proclaim a stance or interest. Ubiquitous on GeoCities and early personal sites.
- Badge generator by Dan — make your own
Webrings
A circular chain of websites sharing a common interest, each with Previous / Next / Random navigation buttons. Originally created by Sage Weil in 1994. Wildly popular in the '90s, now making a strong IndieWeb comeback since 2018.
Joining a webring is one of the best ways to find like-minded creators and get discovered. See Directories & Blogrolls for active rings.
Slash Pages
Conventional pages at predictable URLs — a form of social contract between sites. From slashpages.net by Robert Knight:
| URL | Purpose |
|---|---|
/now | What you're focused on right now |
/uses | Hardware, software, tools you use |
/about | Who you are |
/colophon | How the site is built |
/blogroll | Sites you follow |
/contact | How to reach you |
/accounts | Where else you exist online |
Guestbooks
A form on your site where visitors can leave a note. The predecessor to blog comments. Making a comeback on personal sites and platforms like Pika.