Homebrew Website Club - Asia Pacific

Join the 🌏 Asia Pacific (AP) edition of Homebrew Website Club (HWC)!

HWC is a meetup for anyone interested in personal websites and the independent, small web. Whether you’re building your first site, improving an existing one, or just curious about owning your content and building a presence online without Big Tech or silos. You’re warmly invited.

Requirements

1. Please read the code of conduct before attending. We aim to keep this a welcoming, respectful space where everyone can participate comfortably.
2. AI-assisted technology such as transcribing or recording tools are not allowed during these meetings.
3. Autonomous AI agents (including bots) are not allowed to participate in the video call nor the Etherpad.

Video Conference Application

Zoom is the usual software used in virtual IndieWeb events, but Naty (the moderator of this particular event) is keen on using an open source platform going forward. Please bear with her as she finds a suitable alternative. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused.

The link to join the video call will be shared on this page 15 minutes before the start time.

Time

HWC: AP will run for ~1h 30m, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm HKT/UTC+8 (which is 9:30–11:00am UTC). You can join (or leave) at any time during this period. The tentative plan is to run the Asia Pacific edition fortnightly, depending on interest levels.

Note Taking

Participants are encouraged to help take shared notes during the meeting in the Etherpad (a collaborative writing tool) linked above. These notes will later be archived on the IndieWeb wiki, to be released under the public domain according to CC0.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need to prepare anything in advance?

It's generally a good idea to have these in your pocket before HWCs:

• Prepare a brief 1-2 minute self-introduction (used when there are newcomers)
• Bring along at least one topic/idea/question for group discussion (in case we run out of topics!)

What can I expect at the meeting?

We’ll discuss a variety of topics, such as website ideas and design, HTML/CSS, personal publishing, and practical ways to take control of your online identity. There’s also time for casual conversation, progress sharing/demos, and getting to meet other members of the IndieWeb community!

There is no expectation for you to turn on video if you so wish. A photo / screenshot will be taken midway during the event (with ample notice, you don't have to be in it if you don't want to). This is used for the weekly IndieWeb newsletter and for participants to share.

Do I need to RSVP?

RSVP is not required (you can just show up), but it is appreciated! Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience. If your personal website supports it, you can post an Indie RSVP or login to this site and click the "I'm Going" button below.

How do I know if an event is on?

If the event is cancelled or postponed, it will be indicated on this page. To see what's upcoming, visit the main Events Page.

Who is running this meeting?

This meetup is facilitated and organized by Naty S. Her IndieWeb chat name is: burgeonlab. If you are based in a similar time zone and have interest in co-hosting, please reach out!

Why is there another remote HWC event?

Existing remote HWCs are centred around US and European time zones. This session is created to make it easier for people in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and nearby regions to join and take part in the IndieWeb conversation.

The “Asia Pacific” label just indicates the time zone. You’re welcome to join from anywhere in the world if the time works!

What other events are there?

Visit IndieWeb Events or subscribe to the iCal to see other upcoming events are available in your time zone or location.

I have more questions!

If you want to discuss anything related to this event (before, during or after), you can participate on the IndieWeb chat using the #events channel.

You can use IRC, Discord, Slack or chat in the browser.

Background photo for the Homebrew Website Club - Asia Pacific cover image by Robert Bye on Unsplash. Typeface is Fagrak by Diego Inácio.