Guno is a search engine for the static web — hand-coded pages, personal sites, and small independent corners of the internet that the big search engines mostly ignore. No ads, no tracking, no algorithm deciding what you see. Just a hand-curated, crawler-assisted index of real sites made by real people.
It is built and run by one person, James Hamelton Jr, as a passion project rather than a business. That means Guno does not have a marketing budget, an ad campaign, or a growth team. It has whoever shows up and decides to help.
None of this requires money or technical skill. The single biggest thing you can do costs nothing but a few minutes:
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MOST HELPFUL
Submit Your Site
If you run a static, hand-built site, add it to the index. It only takes a minute, and every submission is reviewed personally. Not sure if you're already listed? Guno also runs a crawler that finds sites automatically, so check first — you may already be in there.
Submit a Site →
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Spread the Word
Tell other indie web and static site folks that Guno exists. A mention in a blog post, a forum, a Discord, or a group chat is worth more than any ad ever could be.
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Link to Guno
Add Guno to your site's links page or blogroll. If you want something visual, grab an 88×31 badge for your site.
Get a Badge →
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Join the BBS
Say hello, share your site, talk shop about the static and indie web. It's a real community, not a comment section.
Visit the BBS →
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Sign the Guestbook
A small, old-web way to say you were here and that Guno matters to you.
Sign the Guestbook →
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Subscribe to the Newsletter
Get updates on new features, the site awards, and what's happening with the index — then forward it to someone who'd like it too.
Read the Newsletter →
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Report Bugs & Give Feedback
Found something broken, or have an idea? Reports and suggestions directly shape what gets built next.
Report on the BBS →
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Volunteer as Staff
Guno occasionally looks for moderators and helpers to keep the community and index running smoothly.
See Open Roles →
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Chip In
Hosting and tools cost real money every month. If you're able and want to help cover costs, it's genuinely appreciated — but never required.
Support Guno →
"The static web doesn't need a bigger budget. It needs more people willing to point at it and say, 'here, look at this.'"