Tŵt Mobile Now Available

Following a fantastic community launch event in the heart of our capital, the Toot Wales app is now available to the public. Last night in Cardiff, we gathered with supporters, journalists, and community leaders to celebrate a milestone eight years in the making. It was the perfect culmination of our six-week #PethauBychain campaign - a journey that proved that by focusing on the small, intentional acts of digital kindness and accessibility, we can build something truly significant. Ein […]

https://croeso.toot.wales/en/twt-mobile-now-available/

A Present for Wales: Ein Cyfraniad i Gymru

The past few weeks have been a journey through the "pethau bychain." We've talked about the importance of doing the #LittleThings - accessibility through alt text, the kindness of the mindful CW, and the warmth of a digital croeso. Together, these small actions reflect our community and culture. This weekend, on Dydd Gŵyl Dewi, we officially launch the new Tŵt app. It is our present to Wales, ein cyfraniad i Gymru. This is more than just a piece of technology, it's a communal offering from […]

https://croeso.toot.wales/en/a-present-for-wales-ein-cyfraniad-i-gymru/

#PethauBychain: Bydded i’r Hen Iaith Barhau

In the communities of Cymru, we have a long history of looking after our own. From the mutual aid of the valley towns to the shared heritage of our language, we understand that we are stronger when we protect our collective resources and safeguard our culture. As we prepare for the launch of the new Tŵt app, we are applying that same spirit to the way we exist online. Digital sovereignty is about treating the Social Web as a digital commons. This is a shared space that belongs to the people […]

https://croeso.toot.wales/en/pethaubychain-bydded-ir-hen-iaith-barhau/

#LittleThings: Keeping a Welcome

In Wales, hospitality is more than just a polite gesture; it's a fundamental part of who we are. It is the instinct to put the kettle on the moment a guest arrives and the genuine warmth of a heartfelt croeso that makes someone feel at home. As we build Tŵt, we are bringing that same spirit of Welsh hospitality to the social web. Mainstream platforms often feel like hostile environments, designed to keep us scrolling through conflict and noise. But we believe in people, not platforms. One […]

https://croeso.toot.wales/en/littlethings-keeping-a-welcome/

#LittleThings: Content vs. Cwtch

The "attention economy" of mainstream platforms thrives on shock. The more startling or controversial a post is, the more the algorithm pushes it into your feed, regardless of your mental space or well-being. This is the opposite of a mindful community. At Tŵt, we use Content Warnings (CWs) as a way to practice "people-first" networking. Using a CW for sensitive media or heavy topics isn't about hiding the truth or practicing censorship; it is about providing a digital "cwtch." It gives […]

https://croeso.toot.wales/en/littlethings-content-vs-cwtch/

#LittleThings: Seeing the Big Picture

Why Alt Text Matters Mainstream social media is often built for a "standard" user, leaving millions of people to navigate a digital world that wasn't designed for them. But in a community-owned space, we have the power to do things differently. We believe in people, not protocols, and that means ensuring our digital home is open to everyone. One of the most powerful "pethau bychain" you can do is adding descriptive text to your images. It might seem like a small technical step, but for […]

https://croeso.toot.wales/en/seeing-the-big-picture/

Tŵt Cymru is Moving!

It's true. Tŵt Cymru is Exiting the EU. In celebration of the five year anniversary of Brexit, toot.wales is moving from France to the UK! Never again will your Youtube preview card be in French. With our freedom from the oppressive EU wonks your toots are no longer required to be free from malformation or abnormal curvature. Finally, we can plough wasted millions into what's most important, the National Toot Service! In all seriousness, we are growing and we want to be sure our service is […]

https://croeso.toot.wales/en/twt-cymru-is-moving/

Tŵt Tŵt! It’s Our Birthday!

It's been five years! Each and every member of toot.wales is helping create #BetterSocial, and we love sharing the joy. To celebrate we are planning a road trip in June for everyone in the #Fediverse, whether you're on toot.wales, Mastodon, Pixelfed... anything! Let's get together for some #TootUp fun, meet Jaz and the rest of Tîm Tŵt – and hopefully bring some friends and introduce them to our amazing community along the way! Thurs Jun 8 – Jaz @ Swansea 4-7pm (Need a coffee shop […]

https://croeso.toot.wales/en/twt-twt-its-our-birthday/

Community Bloggers and Podcasters

Tŵt includes access to blogs that have enabled open social connections, allowing you to read your favourite content directly from your Mastodon account! Below are some of our community bloggers and podcasters, and - where available - a way to follow them from your account. Tŵt members can add a link here. Direct message @teamtoot with the link, title, and brief description of your blog. Directory Blog / PodcastDescriptionAuthor ProfileOpen SocialAegirMaking things, #Recipes, […]

https://croeso.toot.wales/en/community-bloggers-and-podcasters/

Promote Your Blog on Tŵt

Promoting your blog (or podcast or web site) is easy on toot.wales! Verify Your Site Step 1 Somewhere on your site, add a link to your profile using the code below: Follow me on toot.wales You can put anything you like in the link text, “Follow me on Open Social”, “Find me on Tŵt Cymru”, “Dilyn fi ar Tŵt”, or use one of our icons. If you're using Wordpress, you'll need to add a Custom HTML block, or add the link as […]

https://croeso.toot.wales/en/promote-your-blog-on-twt/