The Web We Actually Want
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The Web We Actually Want

By Bhavin Mandani·June 24, 2026·1 min read

The web got heavier every year while getting worse at its one job: showing you things you want to see.

Less framework, more intention

Not every site needs to be a single-page application. Sometimes a fast page that loads instantly and does one thing well is the most radical thing you can ship.

Respect the reader

  • Don't hijack scroll
  • Don't autoplay
  • Don't beg for notifications before the page has loaded

The web we want is the one that treats attention as something borrowed, not owned.

Ad placement — enable AdSense in lib/config.ts

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