Overview
The Blue Pages was a project of mine that launched in 2024, as a response mainly out from the worsening of Google’s algorithms, and frankly because I am longing to update my old site directory.
It works like Yellow Pages, but instead of businesses, it primarily focuses on much niche topics, such as the old web, alternative protocols, obscure and lost media, TV and Radio, and more.
In fact, I have written a spec sheet for everyone to use if desired as well!
I never earn a single cent for this project only, as I do intend on the Blue Pages to be totally powered by pure desire and passion for the olden days, with no intentions on selling the actual concept as a whole since I believe that everyone should be able to make their own.
Submission system
As of right now I do support 3 ways to submit a site:
- Via form - Where you can submit via a form directly where I could read it to the site’s sole email address. I used a third party form service to operate the forms, but I think their free plan is capable enough for my needs.
- Via email (thebluepages.submissions@gmail.com) - Where you can email me directly, if you prefer, since people might be concerned about the form service or if you aren’t able to access the form entirely.
- Via git - I use Bitbucket to host my site since GitHub doesn’t allow you to use a different subdomain unless if you pay money. I don’t usually put this on ad materials but if you want to, you can submit your site manually by creating a pull request!
Goals
The goal of this is to link websites, resources and anything in between for the old web nomad, in the world where you cannot totally rely on search engine algorithms, The Blue Pages aims to fill a void for those who want to find what cool things indie web developers had graced us with, providing learning resources to those who are interested in hand coding HTML, and sparking discussions around breaking out from the depths of traditional web.
The Blue Pages is for the people, by the people, not corporations. I truly believe that with it, we could link through the old web, like it used to, letting creativity seep in with every <p>
and <img>
.
I guess, my only goal with this is to be the resource for everyone who wanted to find niche resources and to let other communities create one for their own as well too! There’s the possibility of me creating a centralized protocol for fetching other blue pages, but until someone’s creating an another page, I think it’s not in my plans.
And hey, what are you waiting for, if you want me to get you listed, then join now!