Web Design
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https://xlthlx.com/en
Third Level is the personal blog of xlthlx, featuring dated posts on topics ranging from personal reflections to tech culture, with a sardonic and irreverent voice that immediately sets the tone. With over 134 pages of entries and a Mastodon presence, this is a long-running independent web journal with a strong anti-corporate, pro-open-web ethos evident in sections like 'Deshittification'.
https://kevinmarks.com/
Kevin Marks is a co-founder of Microformats and IndieWeb advocate whose personal site serves as a living archive of his tech talks, live notes, essays, and web tools spanning decades. The site features notes from conferences like XOXO and IndieWebCamp alongside tools like SVG Share and Noter Live, reflecting a deep commitment to open web standards and decentralized publishing.
https://frontend.die-katrin.eu/
Katrin Kampfrath shares her expertise as a frontend developer through practical blog articles covering HTML, CSS, and accessibility topics. The site features code snippets, CMS tutorials for Kirby, and real-world solutions to common frontend challenges.
http://mf2fm.com/rv
RV's site offers a large collection of free JavaScript and DHTML effects that webmasters can drop into their own pages, covering everything from animated snow and fireworks to matrix wipes and analog clocks. Each effect comes with a live demo and ready-to-copy script, making it a practical toolkit for anyone wanting to add visual flair to a website.
https://theindieweb.neocities.org/
Dana Stanbridge's curated exploration of the Indie Web Revival examines why web revivalists are rejecting corporate platforms in favor of hand-coded static webpages inspired by late-90s internet aesthetics. The site functions as an exhibition and manifesto, spotlighting Neocities creators like Melonking, Humantooth, and Neonaut while arguing for a return to personal, owner-controlled web spaces.
https://brentter.com/
Brent's personal tech blog covers web development, self-hosting, open-source tools, Python scripting, and RSS culture with a mix of tutorials and commentary. Posts range from hands-on coding guides (Python APIs, Hugo shortcodes, virtual environments) to nostalgic looks at advertising campaigns and recommendations for interesting websites.
http://htmlbasictutor.ca/
HTML Basic Tutor is a Canadian educational site offering beginner-friendly tutorials on HTML coding, CSS stylesheets, and search engine optimization for small business owners and anyone learning to build websites. Visitors will find hand-picked, personally vetted resources covering everything from basic HTML tags and document structure to download speed optimization and web page validation.
https://sweetembed.neocities.org/
sweetEMBED is a curated archive of copy-and-paste HTML/CSS templates, retro widgets, custom cursors, browser pets, and other embeddable goodies for Neocities and indie web creators. With 30+ full-page layouts, a live custom web editor, and categories covering everything from guestbooks to CRT backgrounds, it's a one-stop shop for building a personality-packed personal page.
https://www.fauxtrots.com/
Emily is a frontend developer and Recurse Center alum who built this personal site with SvelteKit to showcase her projects, blog, and thoughts on technology's role in society. The projects section is impressively diverse, spanning colorful visual tools, games, and utilities, all paired with a blog covering topics like LoRa networking, YAML parsing, and tech burnout.
http://www.ahfx.net/weblog/13
Adam Hayes of AHFX Digital FX Studios shares practical web design and SEO advice, including this post explaining why getting listed in the DMOZ Open Directory Project can significantly boost Google rankings and site traffic. The blog covers topics like search engine optimization, domain issues, and web hosting for small businesses.