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

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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Reply by lime360

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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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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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Reply by idoblenderstuffs

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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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Reply by Heather M Osburn

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I wanted to build a website that has that nostalgic 2000s feel, and I quickly realized how important good web design is. I found this helpful guide https://glow.team/blog/web-design-agency-pricing-explained/ about web design pricing. It gave me a better understanding of how to approach the project and what to expect when hiring professionals. Good design can bring your vision to life while keeping the charm of the past.


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Reply by Elizabeth Gaffney

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Building a website that looks like a 2000s website involves using bold colors, simple layouts, and retro elements like pixelated graphics and text-heavy designs. Similarly, Medical Spa Marketing focuses on modern, user-friendly websites with SEO, content strategies, and social media to help med spas attract and retain clients effectively.


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Reply by Gerda Singleton

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Websites im Stil der 2000er Jahre zeichnen sich durch einfache Layouts, auffällige Farben und oft animierte Grafiken aus. Um solch eine Retro-Optik zu erstellen, sollte man auf klare Strukturen und nostalgische Designelemente achten. Dennoch ist bei der Suchmaschinenoptimierung wichtig, moderne Standards einzuhalten, damit die Website gut gefunden wird und Nutzer eine positive Erfahrung machen.


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