Saturday, June 6, 2026
Link like the indie web depended on it
The one easy thing you can do to help surface indie blogs and websites is to link to them. That way, if someone comes across your site, you can help them continue on to similar sites.
The best links are the ones in context. If you’re writing about something that a reader finds interesting, a link in your post signals that they can learn more about the subject by clicking.
Over at the 32-Bite Café forum, I learned about a collection of links to posts about links at Coyote’s Link Hub called In Praise of Links.
Yes, the word “links” or “link” came up four times in that sentence, but it was worth it. An article like this on a particular subject is quite helpful. Anyone curious about the subject of links, or any other area you opt for, can use it as a base to explore from.
A blog roll can also be good. If someone likes your site in general, there is a chance they will like sites that you recommend.
I’m not so sure about web rings, though. Unless they specialize in a narrow subject area, you’re taking a chance on going to a random site that you don’t care about. Still, if you’re bored, it’s better than doom scrolling.
As a side note, I advise against making links open in a new tab. People can decide for themselves if they want a new tab with a simple right click. Why force it on them?
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