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've found two significant web archives: the primary Internet Archive and a dedicated collection of digital records from September 11, preserving how the early web reacted to major world events.
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 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.
I use Site24x7 to monitor downtime and receive SMS alerts for critical issues. By analyzing uptime reports and lost ad revenue, I justified switching to a more reliable web host to ensure better sleep and site availability.