IndieWeb
AssessTechniques
A web publishing philosophy focused on owning your identity, content, and data on your own site.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 3 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by open-source activity, with 3 in the last 30 days. Confidence 35%.
Evidence (3)
- 3Hacker News·7/28/2026product_launchWhy writers should keep their own website instead of relying on Substack
The article argues that writers should treat Substack as a distribution channel rather than their primary online home. It warns that depending on a platform for hosting, audience, and discoverability creates long-term risk if policies or business terms change. The piece recommends publishing on an owned website first and syndicating content elsewhere using the POSSE approach.
- 3Hacker News·7/19/2026open_sourceAn IndieWeb adoption guide and lessons learned
The article explains what the IndieWeb movement is, framing it as a people-focused alternative to the corporate web built around personal ownership, interoperability, and user control. It also describes the author's experience adopting selected IndieWeb practices and protocols on a personal site, with reported improvements to site UX and a better understanding of the ecosystem.
- 3Hacker News·7/18/2026open_sourceHardcore IndieWeb: Full website ownership for $0.01/day
The article argues for an IndieWeb approach where authors keep full control of their content and website assets on their own devices instead of relying on hosted blogging platforms. It describes a low-cost workflow for publishing and maintaining a website independently, emphasizing portability and independence from third-party services.