A Secret Web

a perpetual collection of interesting bits from around the web

Enjoy the exploration of the past bits of May and read an motivational message of accountability and condolences of a beautiful precious life.

Although normally spoken about as a cohesive whole, different aspects of the indie web ethos can wind up in tension with each other, which raises the question of which one ultimately takes priority. On the one hand, we have the general interest in onboarding, i.e. helping more people onto the indie web; on the other hand, the issue of onboarding can place some strain on other commonly touted ideals. At the end of the day, which form of independence matters most? And what does the answer entail for our understanding of who the indie web is “for”?

A collection of interesting links and sites

Some bookmarks that I saved throughout 2025

Issue 268 of The Newsletter Leaf Journal features links to four new NLJ articles and several short posts, 19 links from around the web, and other news and notes from the week that was.

We need to be good neighours to each other. But what does that mean on the IndieWeb? A look at mycorrhizal networks, Indra's Net, and the importance of building intentional connections between independent websites.

Hand picked links that I want to share