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A nostalgic collage of old search engine logos from the 1990s, including AltaVista, Lycos, and Ask Jeeves, contrasted with Google’s rise

The Forgotten Search Engines That Could Have Been Google

14 March 2025 Rachel Whitmore 0

Before “Googling” was a verb, search giants like AltaVista, Lycos, and Ask Jeeves ruled the web. This article explores their rise, their missed chances, and how today’s AI-driven search revolution might be setting Google up for the same fate.

The Million Dollar Homepage: A CRT monitor displaying a chaotic grid of colorful ads, surrounded by early 2000s internet paraphernalia, evoking Web 1.0 nostalgia

The Million Dollar Homepage: Digital Goldrush, British Grit, and What We Forgot

14 March 2025 Rachel Whitmore 0

In 2005, The Million Dollar Homepage turned pixels into profit, proving that hype, scarcity, and curiosity could make anything go viral. Nearly 20 years later, its influence is still felt in digital marketing, NFTs, and the modern creator economy. But could it work again today

When the Internet Was Weird

90s Web Nostalgia: Why the Weird, Wonderful Internet Still Shapes Us

13 March 2025 Rachel Whitmore 0

The internet of the 90s was wild, weird, and wonderfully personal. From Geocities and WebRings to guestbooks and hit counters, it was a digital frontier built by passionate users. This nostalgic dive into the quirky corners of early online culture will remind you of a time when the web was truly unique.

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