The big #LibreTown rework is finally close to being finished. The only big tasks remaining on my to-do list are converting (and proof-reading) all the blog posts, and the programming projects page.
I'll keep y'all up to date.
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The Sovereign Web Ring is Live
Hey everyone! Just a quick update!
After 2 days of hard work, I’ve finally got the Sovereign Web Ring and directory erected. It would have been up sooner but I ran into a couple challenges and I really wanted to make sure it was polished before I released it. I’ve also done a little extra polishing on this subdomain as well and feel really happy with the new aesthetic around here.
I’ve also decided to republish some of my social media marketing posts. I saw a few people referring others to Webring Wednesdays as a resource for finding new webrings and I don’t want to take that away from anyone if they found it useful. I might continue to do webring features within a different capacity in the future but I’m going to need a better social media automation system before I consider doing regular features again. Keeping up with regular features is already quite a bit of work. Taking time to post them on several social media platforms manually and even semi-automated also takes quite a bit of time. I’m pretty determined I’ll find a good system for this eventually though.
Anyways, I just wanted to invite everyone to check out this new webring. 
While it is a different branch of the personal web, I absolutely want to extend the invitation for everyone within the small web / indie web to join this new ethos if it aligns. I’ve seen a lot of gatekeeping during my time in these spaces (I was part of the small web for over 2 years before I branched off) and I don’t know if the Sovereign Web will help be a remedy for that, but I think it will really help make space in this niche for everybody, and unify people supporting true diversity and inclusivity. 
We don’t all have to agree with what we’re all doing in our own spaces. We don’t all have to follow the same path. We don’t all have to think the same things. We don’t all have to share the same values. We are all different. Some of us are here for the same reasons, some of us are here for different reasons. It’s all valid. So I hope that this will be a really positive thing and help people find community no matter where they’re at or how they choose to experience this creative hobby. 
You can find the link to join here: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/join/
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Source: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/blog/the-sovereign-web-ring-is-live/
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Thread Thursday #16
Did you ever run a website or blog back in the day?
What was it about?
What platform did you use to build your website or blog?
Let us know! 
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Source: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/blog/%f0%9f%92%9a-thread-thursday-16-%f0%9f%92%9a/
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Thread Thursday #17
Do you still visit any old school forums of fansites from years ago?
Which ones?
Do you still interact with any old members from those forums or fansites?
Have you ever considered revisiting or rejoining any old forums you used to be active on?
Is there anything about these old forums or fansites that you miss?
Let us know!
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Source: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/blog/%f0%9f%92%9a-thread-thursday-17-%f0%9f%92%9a/
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Thread Thursday #18
What’s a website you used to visit daily but don’t anymore?
Was there a specific part of the site you loved the most?
Has the site changed over time? If so, do you think the changes influenced your decision to stop visiting?
What do you think about the decline of some websites that used to be popular daily destinations?
Let us know!
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Source: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/blog/%f0%9f%92%9a-thread-thursday-18-%f0%9f%92%9a/
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Webring Wednesday #14 | Care Bears Webring
The Care Bears Webring is a pastel-hued cuddlefest dedicated to everyone who holds a soft spot in their heart for those lovable, belly-badged bears. Whether you grew up with the vintage TV specials or found joy in newer adaptations, this webring is all about spreading kindness, nostalgia, and a dash of sparkly joy across the Small Web. It’s a simple, cheerful space that unites sites celebrating the Care Bears in all their rainbow-colored glory.
This webring is both about fandom and carrying forward the Care Bears’ original message: sharing, caring, and helping others feel a little more loved. Expect adorable graphics, retro vibes, and a whole lot of heart. If your idea of a good time involves a little bit of cartoon magic and a whole lot of wholesomeness, this is one webring you’ll be happy to link paws with.
Check it out here: controlcoreangel.neocities.org/webrings/carebears/cb
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Webring Wednesday #15 | Carnivorous Plant Web Ring
The Carnivorous Plant Web Ring is a clever little ecosystem of its own; one that links together sites dedicated to the weird and wonderful world of bug-eating plants. Organized by the International Carnivorous Plant Society, this webring makes it easier than ever to browse between enthusiasts, researchers, collectors, and growers who all share a passion for Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, sundews, and more. It’s a wild ride through nature’s oddities, where each click might bring you to a new grow journal, care guide, or drool-worthy plant collection.
This isn’t just a handy directory, it’s a thriving digital terrarium. Whether you’re a curious newcomer wondering how to keep a flytrap alive or a seasoned cultivator with an indoor jungle of Nepenthes, the web ring encourages discovery, learning, and connection with fellow carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Check it out here: https://legacy.carnivorousplants.org/webring/webringmain.php
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Webring Wednesday #16 | Cybertron Webring
The Cybertron Webring is a gathering point for Transformers fans from all walks of the web; whether you roll out as an Autobot, Decepticon, Maximal, Predacon, or just vibe in the neutral zone. It’s a space where creators, collectors, fanfiction writers, and lore enthusiasts can link their sites together, forming a digital matrix of fandom celebration. With optional faction insignias and a totally customizable experience, this webring offers a fun, thematic way to display your allegiance and find fellow Cybertronians.
What makes this ring extra cool is its flexibility; it doesn’t matter what kind of Transformers content you post, or which era or continuity you’re into. As long as you’ve got that robot love in your spark, you’re welcome here. Whether your site is packed with vintage toy scans or philosophical breakdowns of Beast Wars episodes, the Cybertron Webring helps you connect with others who speak fluent Cybertronian.
Check it out here: https://cybertronwebring.neocities.org/join
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Webring Wednesday #17 | Doodlering
The Doodlering is a delightfully low-pressure webring for anyone who doodles; from habitual margin-scribblers to full-blown sketchbook hoarders. It’s a playful, judgment-free space where all kinds of doodlers are welcome, whether you’re drawing to unwind in math class or dropping masterpieces that should probably be hanging in a gallery. As long as you’ve got love for casual creativity, you’ll find a place here.
This webring embraces the idea that art doesn’t have to be polished to be meaningful. It’s about the joy of creating, sharing silly ideas, and connecting with fellow sketchers who understand the magic of drawing just because you can. If your site features drawings, comics, scribbles, or even just digital messes that make you smile, The Doodlering wants you in the loop.
Check it out here: https://evehibi.nekoweb.org/doodlering/
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Source: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/blog/%f0%9f%92%9b-webring-wednesday-17-%f0%9f%92%9b-doodlering/
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Webring Wednesday #18 | The Fanfiction Webring
The Fanfiction Webring is a love letter to indie fic writers and personal archives, offering a space for creators who still maintain their own little corners of the internet. If your site is home to fanfic and not hosted on a giant platform or algorithm-driven archive, you’re exactly who this ring was made for. It’s a place where fans can find each other, share their stories, and enjoy the freedom of self-hosting without all the clutter of modern fandom spaces.
What’s great is how open and flexible the requirements are—as long as your site currently features fanfiction, you’re welcome. Whether you’re posting epic sagas, drabbles, or genre-blending crossovers, the webring respects your creative autonomy and isn’t here to censor or curate your content. It’s about reclaiming the joy of fandom and connecting with others who still believe in building a little world of their own on the web.
Check it out here: https://ficring.neocities.org/join
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Webring Wednesday #19 | The Fansites Webring
The Fansites Webring is a digital celebration of obsession in the best possible way. Whether your heart beats for a specific band, movie, game, actor, or fictional character, this ring links together a wide variety of fan-made sites that exist purely out of love. It doesn’t matter how obscure your subject is or how big your following might be, if you’ve taken the time to make a fansite, you belong here.
This webring is a nod to the golden days of the internet, when fan communities weren’t just forums and hashtags, they were lovingly built webpages with shrines, GIFs, and passionate write-ups. The vibe here is enthusiastic, welcoming, and wonderfully nostalgic. If you’re a fan with a flair for web design, this is your place to shine.
Check it out here: https://fandango.neocities.org/webring/
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Webring Wednesday #20 | Free Speech Webring
The Free Speech Webring is a bold and inclusive space for people who believe in the power of speaking freely no matter your background or beliefs. It’s not about agreeing on everything; it’s about standing by the idea that everyone deserves a voice. Members of the webring span all walks of life, united not by ideology but by a shared commitment to open dialogue and mutual respect.
It’s a refreshing reminder that the internet can still be a place for nuanced, independent thought. If you’ve got a personal site where you express your ideas, opinions, or experiences without fear of algorithms, censorship, or echo chambers; this webring offers a supportive network of others doing the same. Explore, reflect, and keep an open mind.
Check it out here: https://town.thecozy.cat/web-revival/freespeechwebring/
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Webring Wednesday #21 | Game Dev Webring
The Gamedev Webring is a pixel-perfect gathering of indie game developers and creative coders carving out their own paths online. If you make games or anything game-adjacent, you’re invited to join this ring and link up with others doing the same. Whether you build narrative adventures, cozy simulators, strange experiments, or retro arcade experiences, this is the spot to share your world with others who get it.
The webring allows small creators to support each other, share progress, and build visibility in a way that feels organic and community-driven. It’s not about followers or marketing, just creative folks making cool stuff.
Check it out here: https://www.rainbowcemetery.com/devring/
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Webring Wednesday #22 | The Book Ring
The Book Ring is a cozy, bookish webring for readers, writers, and literary dreamers. Each member site is a unique window into someone’s personal library; be it filled with reviews, writing projects, fanfiction, or musings on favorite genres. It’s like getting to know people through their shelves, and it’s a warm invitation to wander from one book-loving site to the next.
The ring is part of a larger online library space and includes little snapshots of what members are currently reading, which makes discovering new titles extra fun. Whether you’re a fantasy lover, a historical fiction nerd, or just someone who enjoys curling up with a good story, The Book Ring is a comforting place to connect with fellow bibliophiles.
Check it out here: https://library.thecozy.cat/
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Source: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/blog/%f0%9f%92%9b-webring-wednesday-22-%f0%9f%92%9b-the-book-ring/
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Webring Wednesday #23 | Gen Lissa Webring
The Gen Lissa Webring is a heartfelt throwback for the web kids who never left. If you cut your teeth on HTML back in the late ’90s or early 2000s, especially with a little help from Lissa Explains It All, then this webring will feel like coming home. It’s made for folks who still run personal websites or blogs today, even after the rest of the world traded in GIFs for grid feeds. It’s a love letter to a simpler, sillier, more sincere internet—and a warm welcome to anyone still building by hand in a prefab world.
More than just nostalgia, Gen Lissa is about continuity. The web may have changed, but the spirit of creativity, exploration, and community lives on in these sites. Being part of this webring means you’re linked with others who remember when webrings were the way to discover cool stuff, and who still believe there’s magic in surfing from one personal page to the next. If you’re still here, still coding, still vibing… this is your generation.
Check it out here: https://genlissa.baccyflap.com/
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The End Of My Small Web Marketing Campaign
Hey everyone! I have a bit of bittersweet news for today. I’ve decided to end my Small Web marketing campaign. Originally, I was going to just transition it into being a marketing campaign for the Sovereign Web, but the more I thought about it, the more I came to terms with the fact that I really just don’t have the energy to do it anymore. It’s a lot of work posting every single day, and I’ve more or less been doing this for about eight months, which is a pretty long time to have kept it up.
I originally started this campaign to help more people on mainstream social media discover the Small Web movement as a solid alternative to the corporate web. But something really important I’ve realized through all of this is that while a lot of folks generally express discontent with the direction mainstream social media has gone over the years, most people are too set in their ways, have accepted the status quo, or can’t be bothered to explore alternatives and invest energy in trying something new. And that’s fine. Everyone is at different stages. Not everyone has reached their limit yet, and some might never.
But in realizing this, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a fruitless endeavor to invest so much time and energy into promoting an alternative path to a demographic that largely isn’t interested or doesn’t feel it’s worth the effort. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.
With transitioning away from the Small Web movement and stepping into a new ethos of personal web building (the Sovereign Web movement), now just felt like a good time to lay this old chapter to rest. For the time being, I’ve put my social media marketing posts into drafts, as I’m undecided about what I want to do with them. I may archive them somewhere on here if there’s interest in keeping them available.
Going forward, I think I want to focus more on creating really high-quality posts to help newcomers who want to explore personal website building for the first time, as well as folks who are already involved in making or maintaining personal sites. This will still be a resource hub. That’s not changing. But from now on, I’ll be creating posts at my own pace. No more hustling to push out daily content. I just don’t have the energy for it anymore, and I don’t want that pressure weighing on me when it doesn’t feel like it’s really going anywhere.
Anyways, that’s just where I’m at right now, but I wanted to let everyone know because I know there’s a lot of people who follow my social feed for the daily content. I hope everyone understands and continues to follow along even though posts won’t be quite as frequent as they were.
Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend and happy early Canada Day and July 4th to my American friends! 
-Aev
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Source: https://sovereignweb.thecozy.cat/blog/the-end-of-my-small-web-marketing-campaign/
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