Small Web September Kick-Off/Check-In 1: Goals!

[enchantedsleeper]

Somehow it's September already and the kick-off point for Small Web September has arrived! \o/

As a reminder, this is the first of five ‘check-in’/comment points that will be published during the event – you can check out the schedule and dates of these posts over on the event intro. There’s no cut-off point for commenting on these, so you can add something at any time – you also don’t need to comment on them all or do them in order! The themes are a loose guide, but all discussion is welcome.

This first post will be for introducing yourself and your project(s) and talking about what you’re planning to do during the month. Of course, there’s no obligation to stick to what you’ve set down and no-one will be checking up xD But it can be a nice thought exercise! You’re free to make the goal(s) as broad or as specific as you like – it’s totally up to you.

There’s no set format for this check-in, but here’s one you can use if you’d like (just copy-paste and replace the placeholders with your own answers in the comments):

<strong>Name:</strong> (Username, nickname, whatever you like to go by)
<strong>Project(s):</strong> (Share a link to your project(s) if you’d like to, and/or describe what you’re making or would like to make!)
<strong>What are you hoping to work on for SWS?</strong> (This can be as general as “add to my site”, or as specific as “archive X fanworks” or “implement a responsive layout”. You could even include ‘bonus goals’ – more ambitious things you’d like to get to if you have time!)

Also, if anyone would like to answer it, here’s a discussion starter: What interests you about the small/indie web, and how did you learn about or get into it?

Comments

[pauraque]

Name: pauraque
Project(s): A personal website including fic archive, book and game reviews, birdwatching thoughts, and maybe more?
What are you hoping to work on for SWS? I started designing pages and testing out templates months ago, but I've been really busy IRL (I moved!) and haven't gotten around to really sitting down and working on the site. I'm hoping this event will motivate me.

I'm old, so my first experience of the internet was when "small web" was all there was, and I had a personal website when that was still a commonplace thing to have. But when the modern internet started to take shape, I guess I abandoned it like most people did. I'm excited that people are starting to get interested in this sort of project again.

[enchantedsleeper]

Oooh, birdwatching! I for one would love to see that 🤩

I've also had bursts of momentum on my site that tend to get hampered by things happening IRL, so I feel you. I tend to need something like this event to prod me into prioritising it again xD

I'm excited that people are starting to get interested in this sort of project again.

Me too! There are so many cool sites and projects being shown off in this event alone. It's getting me interested in making more sites, not just the one that I have so far - I wish I had more time to spend working on it all, though xD

[pauraque]

Yeah, I am really feeling the need for more hours in the day!

[alaterdate]

Hooray! I'd love to add you to my blogroll once you get your site up.

[pauraque]

It would be an honor! XD