aishas website

note; this concept is known by many names - the web revivial, personal web, old web, small web, indie web (as i call it), cozy web, etc.

what is this?

i have a strong dislike for the modern web. i wasn't around that much for it but everythign i've seen about the old internet seems so amazing (other than the slow internet speeds and all that, we can leave that behind.) It's kinda sad that these days a lot of younger people aren't even aware of what they missed out on. that, is the old internet.

hope, for those who need it

however, after my time looking into it, i found that calling it the old internet now seems a bit redundant because it's still here. i have seen so many people recreate nostalgic experiences but also so many people who are just genuinely engaged with this stuff still. the thing is; the internet is so massive that it is nearly impossible for there to be LESS of indie web stuff; it's quite possible that we've just gotten much, much worse at finding stuff. thanks to our tech overlords who want us to be completely out of touch with technology. eitherway, this is an attempt to document things for my friends who AREN'T in on it and want to take a look around!

resources!

videos

• You Should Check Out the Indie Web - You've Got Kat (youtube) - this one seems like a short video that gets you up to speed on anti web3 ideas, what the old web was like, and how to get more familiar with the modern indie web. i really like her focus on how this is very much the present and future, not an encapsulation of the past. that's an essential idea, i think.
• For The Love of God, Make Your Own Website - Gita Jackson (aftermath.site) - an article that talks about how the internet would be a much better place if the web had more personal websites. i'm not sure if they chose to omit or were simply unaware of the nekoweb/neocities movement and how many people do have personal wesites, but the article is an attempt at trying to make people understand why it matters
• the COOLER internet - green hoodie cat (youtube) - a REALLY cool video talking about the indie web, not very informative if you already know a lot about the indie web but the presentation is so good... i honestly wish i could make videos like this
• basic guide to the personal web (deleted video) - cyber center (youtue0)

sites

• The Old Net - A fun index page of sorts, good diving-in point. it has a focus on the wayback machine but as i've said previously, i don't think this is as much about looking at old stuff as much as it is about supporting the new stuff and making your own. this website gives you both. have fun
• unplatform - seemingly, a manifesto page of sorts. it lists rules, tenants and information on how to leave the modern internet behind. it might sound a bit aggressive if you're new to all this but it does nicely encapsulate a lot of the philosophies of people on this side of the internet

tools to use/navigate

guides/helpers on how to navigate this world

• neocities guide - why you should build your own html website - a tumblr post by agentromanoffsi - this is a post on tumblr that seems to explain a lot of things about how to make your own website and things to add there. really helpful for beginners, i think! just read it it's not even that long and organized well.

resources for your website

• spacehey post listing resources on blinkies, stamps, etc. - i must be fully honest with you; i don't truly understand these things. they look pretty though and i think they can make your website a looot prettier. what's the ethics behind using them (bc it's technically stealing?), should i link them or download them? i truly do not know. but have at it.
• luvstarkeis resources list i would also recommend their youtube channel! luvstarkei - youtube