At the end of the last century, we set out with an old copy of
Claris HomePage, a limited knowledge of HTML (we knew how to spell it), and a dream in our hearts... and we built Xanga.
Some 8 years later (holy cow), I'd like to say that we look
back on that naive HTML with fondness, but the truth is
we can still look at it today. It's the same basic HTML that powers the main "weblog" and comments pages on almost every Xanga site! And over the last few years, the limitations of that HTML have grown pretty stark.
Enter Xanga Themes (
official site -
help forum)...
With the old HTML, some of the most requested design controls were virtually
impossible to support (like changing the number of columns on your site, adding modules - some folks call them "widgets" - and ordering them however you like). But with the new Xanga Themes system...
well,
see for yourself.
We're excited about the new Xanga Themes system. And with today's wider launch of the
Xanga Themes Directory you can really get a sense for its potential.
But I have to admit I'm already feeling a bit nostalgic about the old 1999 HTML... good luck in Boca ol' buddy - we hope you enjoy your well-deserved retirement
Comments (56)
OG XANGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Claris Works is where I learned how to make a web site back in the day. I was in 6th grade. Ahhh the memories!
Anyway, thanks for making Xanga possible. I've had my Xanga for 4 years and I plan on having it till the day I die (or you guys shut down, which ever comes first).
cool! you guys have come a looong way.
thanks!
I'm not gay but I love you. I love you and your partners for setting up xanga. This very addictive webblog allows me to be the attention whore, I never knew I was... Yas. thats it. More importantly, it allows me to organize my thoughts, set goals publicly (so i have to follow through)... etc etc.
o. lets not forget reading about peoples views on life.
aaaaa. xanga. what would i do without you.
Sir, U r cool. May I sub you. (subbing while typing without waiting for answer.)
-------U and Xanga have been "SLIM APPROVED"----
cheers.
Your page is fab and interesting.
Candy
Not that I have the same sites I did then. But I remember I was drawn to xanga because of the simple, clean look. It's come a long way, hasn't it?