In July 1995, I launched my first website — WorldVillage.com — one of the earliest family-friendly destinations for software reviews, games, and educational content.

Built on curiosity and a love for the web, WorldVillage became one of the first 20,000 sites ever created. Within a year, we had nearly a million visitors. But as the years passed and the Internet evolved, the site faded into the background.

Here’s the crazy part: 30 years later, I still own it.

And when I asked ChatGPT how many of those original websites are still online today, the estimate was jaw-dropping — maybe 250 total, and only a few dozen still in the hands of their original owners.

In this episode, I revisit the story of WorldVillage — how it began, what it became, and why I’m now considering bringing it back.

💬 Here’s what I’d love from you:
What should I do with this piece of Internet history?
Should I revive it as a “Cool Site of the Day”-style project — celebrating what’s still great about the open web?

Drop your ideas and feedback in the comments.

— Joel Comm

#JoelComm #WorldVillage #InternetHistory #RetroWeb #VintageInternet #1990sWebsites #TechHistory #WebRevival #DigitalArchaeology #OldInternet #CoolSiteOfTheDay #Rediscover #EarlyWeb

In July 1995, I launched my first website &mdash; WorldVillage.com &mdash; one of the earliest family-friendly destinations for software reviews, games, and educational content.
Built on curiosity and a love for the web, WorldVillage became one of the first 20,000 sites ever created. Within a year, we had nearly a million visitors. But as the years passed and the Internet evolved, the site faded into the background.
Here&rsquo;s the crazy part: 30 years later, I still own it.
And when I asked ChatGPT how many of those original websites are still online today, the estimate was jaw-dropping &mdash; maybe 250 total, and only a few dozen still in the hands of their original owners.
In this episode, I revisit the story of WorldVillage &mdash; how it began, what it became, and why I&rsquo;m now considering bringing it back.
💬 Here&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;d love from you: What should I do with this piece of Internet history? Should I revive it as a &ldquo;Cool Site of the Day&rdquo;-style project &mdash; celebrating what&rsquo;s still great about the open web?
Drop your ideas and feedback in the comments.
&mdash; Joel Comm
#JoelComm #WorldVillage #InternetHistory #RetroWeb #VintageInternet #1990sWebsites #TechHistory #WebRevival #DigitalArchaeology #OldInternet #CoolSiteOfTheDay #Rediscover #EarlyWeb

RESET with Joel Comm is a conversation for anyone who’s ever had life fall apart and wondered what comes next.

Every episode begins the same way: with one honest, disarming question that cuts straight to the truth. No bios. No hype. No small talk. Just two humans talking about the moments that broke them, the choices that reshaped them, and the wisdom they wish they’d had sooner.

Joel Comm—author, creator, and lifelong reinventor—invites guests to share the resets that changed everything: divorce, collapse, reinvention, identity shifts, career pivots, spiritual awakenings, creative rebirths, and the “I didn’t see this coming” chapters we all face eventually.

If you’re navigating your own reset—or feel one coming—this show is your companion in the dark and your spark in the light. Real stories. Hard-earned truth. Zero pretense.

This is RESET. And it starts with a single question.

RESET with Joel Comm is a conversation for anyone who&rsquo;s ever had life fall apart and wondered what comes next.
Every episode begins the same way: with one honest, disarming question that cuts straight to the truth. No bios. No hype. No small talk. Just two humans talking about the moments that broke them, the choices that reshaped them, and the wisdom they wish they&rsquo;d had sooner.
Joel Comm&mdash;author, creator, and lifelong reinventor&mdash;invites guests to share the resets that changed everything: divorce, collapse, reinvention, identity shifts, career pivots, spiritual awakenings, creative rebirths, and the &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t see this coming&rdquo; chapters we all face eventually.
If you&rsquo;re navigating your own reset&mdash;or feel one coming&mdash;this show is your companion in the dark and your spark in the light. Real stories. Hard-earned truth. Zero pretense.
This is RESET. And it starts with a single question.

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