ooh.directory
Hand-curated index of several thousand active blogs, sorted by subject, for when you want writing rather than a feed.
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How to get the most from it
ooh.directory sits in Portals & Directories under Weird, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something cosy, useful and nostalgic.
About this category: The other directories, random buttons and curated indexes. We are one of these; it would be dishonest to pretend the others are not worth your time.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- Getting something practical done
- A trip back to the older internet
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
ooh.directory: quick answers
Is ooh.directory free?
Yes. ooh.directory is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use ooh.directory?
No. You can use ooh.directory without signing up for anything.
Does ooh.directory work on a phone?
Yes. ooh.directory works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is ooh.directory safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does ooh.directory take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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