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Old-School Website Builder

Channel early-internet charm with pixel-perfect layouts, marquee headers, and retro palettes—built in minutes.
Try this prompt
Create a 90s fan site with tiled background, sidebar navigation, guestbook link, and blinking “New!” badge.

Retro-Friendly Features

Theme presets

Choose from GeoCities-inspired layouts, early-blog vibes, or 90s corporate shells.

Vintage widgets

Add hit counters, marquee text, visitor books, and tiled backgrounds without HTML.

Font + palette controls

Swap between web-safe classics (Verdana, Courier, Times) and retro color palettes.

Simple nav builder

Create table-based nav bars or sidebar menus with icons straight out of 1997.

Modern reliability

Enjoy CDN hosting, SSL, and accessibility tweaks while keeping the old-school aesthetic.

Inline editing

Click any section to edit copy or imagery, then publish instantly.

Retro Design Tips

1. Keep layouts boxy

Use fixed-width content areas and clear table borders to mimic classic pages.

2. Limit color usage

Pick two main colors plus grey/black to avoid chaotic palettes.

3. Use GIF sparingly

Animated GIFs add nostalgia—just keep file sizes small to maintain speed.

4. Write direct copy

Old-school sites told visitors exactly what to do. Use headings like “Latest News” or “Sign the Guestbook.”

5. Optimize for today

Even with retro looks, ensure text contrast passes accessibility guidelines.

6. Test on mobile

Fixed-width can still be responsive—preview on phones so content doesn’t require pinching.

Who Benefits from Old School Website Builders

Collectors

Share hobby archives or fan shrines with proper retro flair.

Indie brands

Stand out with playful, nostalgic microsites.

Educators

Teach web history by letting students build classic layouts safely.

Artists

Host galleries or mood boards inspired by early web aesthetics.

What Our Users Say

FAQ

Can I use my own domain?

Do I need coding?

Can I add modern embeds?

What about performance?

Pricing?

Can I export HTML?

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