I’m thrilled to be hosting the May 2025 IndieWeb Blog Carnival on a topic really close to my heart:
Small Web Communities
Everyone is welcome to participate. To enter, write a post on your blog and email me the link to [email protected]. Write in any language you choose.
The closing date is Sat 31 May, and I’ll produce a round up post of all submissions in early June.
What is a small web community?
A community is a group of people who share a common interest or characteristic, and interact with each other in specific places, either geographical and/or online. They have cultural, social and other bonds which bind them together, resulting in participation that allows the community to thrive.
A web community is a one where some, or all, the of the interaction between members takes place online. There are many tools used to build web communities: forum software, WhatsApp groups, Discord, Zoom, blog networks and many, many more.
I believe strongly that small web communities are where the most engaging and fulfilling of all online interactions happen.
I’d love to hear your experiences of them, why and how you participate and what you think are the key ingredients for a successful small web community.
My own submission for this month’s carnival explores the different small communities I participate in, and how they enhance my life.
I really can’t wait to read your submissions. I’ll update the list below as they come in, so keep checking back during the month!