Resources
The best resources for working on the web, ranked by importance. Each entry includes the web address, contact information, a summary of what they offer, and our commentary on why it matters.
1
Wikipedia: Remote work
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_work
Contact: info@wikimedia.org
Wikipedia entry on remote work. Background, history, and references.
Start here for foundational knowledge. The references at the bottom are often more valuable than the article.
2
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com
Contact: N/A
Academic paper search engine. Find peer-reviewed research on any topic. Free to search, many papers have free full-text versions.
When you need facts, not opinions — the research that backs up claims. Many papers are paywalled, but check for free PDF links or preprints on arXiv.
3
Reddit: r/digitalnomad & r/freelance
https://www.reddit.com
Contact: N/A
Discussion forums covering remote work, freelancing, and digital-nomad life. Real people sharing real experiences.
The most honest resource on the internet. People share what actually works, not what they're paid to promote. Search before posting — your question has been answered.
4
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com
Contact: N/A
Video tutorials, demonstrations, reviews, and educational content on every subject. Free. The world's largest how-to library.
Visual learning at its best. For any practical skill, a tutorial beats a text description. Sort by view count and check comments for corrections. See our curated picks on the Videos page.
5
WholeTech Network
https://wholetech.com
Contact: info@workontheweb.com
110+ websites covering tech, real estate, sustainability, coworking, entertainment, arts, and more.
You're already here. Browse the full network at wholetech.com for related sites covering complementary topics.
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