I discovered that almost no websites link to my Geocities page. I actually appreciate that my daily visitors arrive by manually typing the URL, suggesting a more intentional and dedicated audience than those coming from search engine referrals.
I filter 404 errors using JavaScript to focus on human visitors, then fix broken links via mod_rewrite. To handle typos and exploration, I converted my custom 404 page into an automatic search engine for my site.
I found my Geocities site archived on the Wayback Machine from August 2001. It’s a snapshot of how my page looked back then, and honestly, the site hasn't changed much in the time since that archive was made.
I discovered my most bookmarked pages by analyzing web traffic with blank referrers. By combining referrer tracking with a visitor survey, I confirmed that the absence of referrer data reliably indicates bookmarks or direct URL entries.
I prevent link rot by linking to Google search queries or 'I'm Feeling Lucky' results instead of static URLs. This ensures readers find relevant content even years later when original sites change their structure or move pages.
I redesigned my home page to better showcase my code and microblogging. I used the 960.gs grid system and PowerPoint's color themes to finish the layout in three hours, prioritizing speed over perfection.