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Old Web

noun

Old Web

noun

Etymology From old + web or Web (from World Wide Web).

1

Internet The aesthetic and culture of the early World Wide Web (roughly 1990s-early 2000s); used to describe an early era of the Internet, often used in relation with Web 1.0.

  • In contrast with modern sleek, corporate websites, the Neocities platform allows users to create personal webpages reminiscent of the Old Web featuring tiled backgrounds, animated GIFs, guestbooks, and simple HTML.

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