An introduction to the movement that's called the "small web."
Modern Internet's Walled Gardens
The web used to be a place for small, personal websites full of diverse expression. Nowadays, the internet has become largely monolithic with most new websites being created for businesses.
A push for regained independence
However the small web is a movement is trying to change that. Focusing on encouraging people to make small, personal websites sharing what they love presented how they like.
Websites can be more than just products.
There is a common implication that websites only serve to either deliver a product to its users, or provide a service of some kind. However, that ignores that, at its core, the internet's main purpose is to connect us all with eachother, and the sites we make are how we reach out to others.
- Creative expression
- Demystifying the web
- Sharing the things you love
- Web shrines on media you love
- Tutorials
- Post content without relying as much on social media.
- Hone your web developer skills, putting them immediatly into practice.
Reasons to make your own personal website
There are many reasons to join the small web movement and create own website
Word | What it encapsulates | Is it part of the "small web?" |
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Small Web | Personal Websites, web shrines, wikis, and more | |
Big Web, Corporate Web | Huge sites who allow users to sign up and post content onto their platforms. Think youtube, tumblr, twitter. |