> People still create their own website It's not the same. Those who create their own websites today do so by buying a domain and some equally cheap webspace.

> People still create their own website It's not the same. Those who create their own websites today do so by buying a domain and some equally cheap webspace. Back then this was not an option, and we were glad to have sites like Geocities. Many of us were kids or teens with no access to credit cards or PayPal, and the web was really new. The animated "under construction" GIFs served a purpose, and the topic we posted on felt different. As if it was for fun, saying "I'm here", instead of "Look at what a pro I am, what knowledge I have, book my time".