// Folio42 FAQ
What is Folio42?
Folio42 is a free web directory organized on the model of a library card catalog. It holds 828 individually catalogued web sites, arranged across 22 subject collections, each entry carrying a domain name, a short descriptive annotation, and a direct link to the source. There are no rankings, no algorithms, and no generated content — every card was filed by a human submitter.
Is it free to add my site?
Filing a card is free. It has always been free and will remain free. There is no premium tier, no featured placement option, and no account required to submit. Fill in the URL, pick the right collection, and submit — the catalog creates the record immediately.
How are sites organized?
By subject collection. Folio42 has 22 collections, from the Restricted Reserve to the Wayfarers Holdings. Each site is assigned to one collection at the time of submission. The Open Stacks is the largest collection and holds entries that do not fit neatly under any specialist heading.
How do I submit a site?
Use the form at /add.php. Provide the URL, select the appropriate subject collection, and submit. The catalog fetches the title and description from your site automatically and creates a catalog card without delay.
How quickly will my site appear in the catalog?
Your card appears the moment the form is submitted, typically within seconds. Folio42 inserts the record immediately on receipt; there is no waiting queue for basic listings.
What kinds of sites can I file?
Most legitimate web properties are welcome. Folio42 maintains 22 subject collections covering a broad range of topics: automotive, health, legal, travel, software, and many more. If your site fits one of the collections, it is welcome in the catalog.
Does Folio42 endorse the sites it catalogs?
No. A catalog card is a pointer, not an endorsement. Folio42 records that a site exists and provides a link to it; it does not evaluate, recommend, or vouch for any listed property. Use your own judgment when following links from the catalog.
Can I update or remove my listing?
Reach the catalog desk through the contact information on the /about page. Correction and removal requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. Provide the domain name and a brief description of the change needed.
// About the WIRE
Folio42 is a web directory organized on the model of a library card catalog — 828 individually catalogued web sites, arranged across 22 subject collections, each entry carrying a domain name, a short descriptive annotation, and a direct link to the source. No ranking algorithms, no pay-to-place listings, and no generated summaries: every card was filed by a human submitter and reviewed before it entered the catalog. The 22 collections run from the Restricted Reserve to the Wayfarers Holdings, with the Open Stacks as the largest catch-all drawer holding 189 entries across uncategorized subjects. Adding a site to Folio42 is free: use the submission form at /add.php, select the appropriate collection, and a catalog card is filed immediately. The catalog has been open since its first filing and continues to accept new entries across all 22 subject areas.
