Your Content Should Be Easy to Find

One of the things I enjoy most is discovering new IndieWeb sites. I love seeing how bloggers like me experiment with their themes. Some go very old-school, using plain HTML, while others are highly polished - a masterclass in CSS usage.

What often frustrates me, though, is how many sites obscure their primary entry points. Posts, archives, or feeds are frequently hidden behind minimal navigation, visual abstraction, or missing links altogether. In some cases, RSS or other syndication endpoints are not exposed at all.

When I update my site’s theme, my first priority is that it should feel personal. I try (within my technical limitation) to design it to reflect who I am. But that is only part of the equation. I also try to think carefully about content discoverability, i.e. how easily a visitor can find posts, follow updates, subscribe, and engage.

The small web thrives on links, visibility, and reuse. Hiding content (even unintentionally) in favor of aesthetic choices may please you, but it weakens discoverability and discourages return visits, regardless of the quality of what’s being published.

So I’m curious: when designing your site, how much do you prioritize discoverability? Do you clearly expose links to your posts, archives, or syndication feeds?