As you all know, I’ve been developing an art blog template for artists to create their own websites with zero programming knowledge or experience. It’s called the Leaflet Blog Manager (LBM). You can even try it out here!
This template was built for static-site hosts, like NeoCities and NekoWeb, so artists can have a backup they can use as a base to build off of. There’s already been many sites built with this template, all by talented artists and developers who have taken this template and made it their own!
While I will continue to develop LBM over time, I want to do more to make sure every artist has a proper backup they own that runs great, is secure, and can’t be censored, or flat-out removed, by the major platforms we are forced to advertise on. NeoCities and NekoWeb are great, however they are a bit iffy regarding the protections for artists who fall under all categories of art (like NSFW creators).
And so, I’ve decided to develop my own static-site host that will allow you to sign up, use this template, and either build off it, or just use it as is. It’s going to be a home for artists who are tired of algorithms, censorship, and sites or pages that just… randomly disappear.
What is it?
Think of it like Tumblr, Twitter, or simply NeoCities itself, but built specifically for ALL types of artists (and with no social media integration). It’s simply a place where you can archive and host your own art blog for free.
- 100% Free & Ad-Free. If you want, you can pay an additional $5 subscription for more storage and bandwidth
- Censorship-Free: As long as it’s legal under federal US law, you can post it. No corporate “safety” filters flagging your sketches. That means loli, shota, guro, all that shit (but of course, all content welcome, this is not just for NSFW or controversial things).
- Fully Customizable: You get a pre-built, stylish “Glass/Aero” template out of the box (with a gallery, blog feed, and even a messaging system), but you have full access to the code. You can edit the HTML, CSS, and JS to make it look exactly how you want.
- Simple to Migrate: If, for whatever reason, I am unable to maintain the site, you can take the code you’ve developed, as well as the databases you’ve built, and move to another host with the click of a few buttons.
- Your Own Space: You get a subdomain (like
yourname.s-art.blog) that is truly yours.
Why a Waitlist?
I’m rolling this out slowly to make sure the servers can handle it and everything runs smoothly. I also want to gauge interest, so I know i’m not wasting my time. If I get 50 signups on the waitlist, then I’ll move forward with it. Joining the waitlist reserves your spot in line. When I’m ready to open the doors, I’ll send out invite codes in waves.
If you want a dedicated, customizable, and drama-free place to archive your work, put your email down below. I’ll let you know when your instance is ready.
51 of 50 spots taken