Why I Still Like Simple Websites

March 2026

The modern internet feels very loud sometimes. Every page wants your attention, every platform wants engagement, and everything is wrapped inside complicated interfaces.

That is one of the reasons I enjoy simple personal websites. A small page with plain HTML and a bit of CSS feels calm. It loads instantly. It belongs to a person, not a platform.

When I build my own website, I feel a small sense of control over my corner of the internet. No algorithms deciding who sees it, no endless feeds, just a simple page with words and links.

I think the early web had something special about it. People built things for fun, curiosity, and self-expression. Personal sites were everywhere.

Maybe the modern internet is bigger and more powerful, but I still think these small handmade pages are where the real personality of the web lives.

— Khatune