Web Design
1304 sites
https://webring.theoldnet.com/
TheOldNet Webring connects old-web enthusiasts and retro-style personal sites, letting visitors browse member sites through a frameset browser or discover random entries. It also offers tools for site owners to submit their pages and generate webring widgets for their own use.
https://eev.ee/blog/2016/03/06/maybe-we-could-tone-down-the-javascript
Eevee (Evelyn Woods) writes a pointed critique of JavaScript overuse in modern web development, using a real browser bug she experienced to illustrate how heavily sites like Twitter break without JS enabled. The post digs into frontend web development practices, arguing that many JS-dependent features could be replicated with simpler HTML or CSS approaches.
http://mysmilies.com/
MySmilies.com is a long-running smiley and emoticon resource created by cwm (Gerald Burns), offering a large collection of forum smilies organized by tags and collections for easy browsing. Visitors can copy smilies in BB code, HTML, or Markdown with a single click, making it a handy tool for forum users and community members looking to spice up their posts.
https://cyb3rnetic.neocities.org/
Cyb3rnetic's personal Neocities homepage features a minimal front page with a cyberpunk-inflected aesthetic, a hit counter, and background audio. The site is in early stages with very little content visible beyond the landing page.
https://viggy.ayoni.net/
Viggy (also known as Ayoni) has built a quirky personal corner of the web complete with a virtual pet tamagotchi, an RSS feed, and an invitation to join the 'ViggyClub.' The site has a playful old-web aesthetic with custom buttons, badges, and a cheeky title aimed at IT admins.
https://endoftheinternet.neocities.org/
A playful tribute to the classic 'End of the Internet' joke, this site humorously declares that visitors have reached the final page of the web and should go touch grass. Beyond the gag, it functions as an active webring hub connecting old-web enthusiast sites, complete with instructions for joining and links to member rings like Retronaut and Hotline.
https://jeffhuang.com/designed_to_last
Jeff Huang's manifesto argues passionately for building web pages that resist link rot and the decay of indie content, offering concrete technical and philosophical advice for long-lasting web publishing. The piece covers practical strategies like using system fonts, minifying assets, avoiding platform dependency, and writing timeless URLs, making it a compelling read for anyone who cares about preserving the open web.
https://meropide.neocities.org/
Meropide is a freshly started personal site by a creator learning HTML and building their first custom layout from scratch, inspired by old-web aesthetics. The splash page hints at 18+ content and a work-in-progress spirit, with plans for graphics, multiple pages, and a fully hand-coded design.
https://bc323.neocities.org/
Buddy's BUDDYCORE323 is a hand-curated directory of favorite Neocities sites, complete with descriptions, content warnings, and recommendation blurbs for each featured page. Still under construction, the site's current primary purpose is pointing visitors toward other interesting corners of the indie web, making it a charming little launchpad for old-web exploration.
https://eva.town/webrings
Eva Decker's webring membership page lists the various web communities she belongs to, including rings focused on digital accessibility, CSS, LGBTQ+ coding, and design systems. It offers a window into the old-web revival scene where practitioners connect through curated loops of related personal and professional sites.