25 Amazing Websites You’ve Never Heard Of

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1. Indie Tech/Creative Coding

  • Itch.io (itch.io)
    Indie games, tools, and creative projects.
  • Glitch (glitch.com)
    Collaborative coding and app-building communities.
  • CodePen (codepen.io)
    Front-end developers and designers sharing experiments.

2. Niche Forums/Communities

  • Cohost (cohost.org)
    A relaxed, creator-focused social platform.
  • Dreamwidth (dreamwidth.org)
    A community-driven blogging/journaling platform.
  • Discord Servers (discord.com)
    Many niche communities (e.g., art, gaming, writing) exist here.

3. Indie Blogging/Personal Sites

  • Neocities (neocities.org)
    Retro-style personal websites and indie blogs.
  • Bear Blog (bearblog.dev)
    Minimalist, privacy-focused blogging.
  • Write.as (write.as)
    Distraction-free writing and publishing.

4. Experimental/Cozy Spaces

  • Are.na (are.na)
    A visual platform for curating ideas and projects.
  • Carrd (carrd.co)
    Simple one-page websites for portfolios or small projects.
  • Pillowfort (pillowfort.social)
    A community-focused social platform with blogging and art-sharing.

5. For Tech/Creative Hobbyists

  • Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com)
    Tech discussions and indie project showcases.
  • Lobsters (lobste.rs)
    A tech-focused community with thoughtful discussions.

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