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How do I build a website that looks like a 2000s website?

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I am interested in web design, and I am planning on making my personal website. However, I don't like the modern interface that is mainly catered for a phone, it looks so clunky and bland to look at. I want my site to look like the one I am on right now (Spacehey), it looks simple but very decent. Here is another example of what I want my website to be like



I specifically plan on making a site where I host animations as well as video games I have made where people can download them. What program should I use? What are some coding things to know?


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Reply by 9050000

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Can't you just make that with HTML and CSS?


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Reply by Positron832

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All you need is a text editor and knowledge for HTML and CSS... and maybe graphic design because old sites usually used images for decoration and graphics.


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so as a person who is obsessed with small web and old web I can suggest you these tips:
  • some pre 2000-s sites are using tables for the design, in the modern style these are just <div> tags that are styled specifically to imitate tables
  • you don't need to be a pro to make a nostalgic website
  • some person said to not use js so please don't use js stuff, especially frameworks like react or vue
  • if you are looking for web hosting, then neocities is the perfect choice for you, it is a geocities revival (according to many people) and provides ad free hosting (with extra donation)


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dont use j s and try your best to not use div and use tables in place of it


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Reply by delicious2003

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I also would suggest to use HTML4/XHTML instead of HTML5.


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Reply by JS Panther

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MVP development services turn your idea to a quality MVP or advanced prototype.


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theres a free* program called RocketCake thats for building websites with. i wouldnt call it good, but for old looking websites its probably good at that. the paid version just lets you add html boxes but younshould be fine without them.


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Just find a web designer who works in that style or can create what you need. I think this is relevant for all types of development. There are different specialists, each focusing on some specific products. For me right now, I was particularly focused on developing an ERP system for a business, and I don't regret getting started with Binary Studio binary-studio.com/erp-software-development. If you already have an ERP that needs improvements, these specialists will also find the best solution for you.


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