Difference between revisions of "Tagline"
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==0. Before the tagline== | ==0. Before the tagline== | ||
| − | Prior to October 24th, 2004, before the initial tagline was introduced, the website didn't use the name "xkcd" and didn't include any comics. During that time, the site's message simply stated: | + | Prior to [https://web.archive.org/web/20041024201125/http://68.57.186.221:8080/ October 24th, 2004], before the initial tagline was introduced, the website didn't use the name "xkcd" and didn't include any comics. During that time, the site's message simply stated: |
:I don't use this page for much. It goes un-updated for a long time, and I don't really change the content, though I'm thinking of putting together a good links page. For now I just mostly use this to host pictures. | :I don't use this page for much. It goes un-updated for a long time, and I don't really change the content, though I'm thinking of putting together a good links page. For now I just mostly use this to host pictures. | ||
==1. First tagline== | ==1. First tagline== | ||
| − | The first recognized tagline, as the site transitioned into hosting comics, was used from at least October 18th, 2005, to November 26th, 2005. It stated: | + | The first recognized tagline, as the site transitioned into hosting comics, was used from at least [https://web.archive.org/web/20051018051614/http://www.xkcd.com:80/ October 18th, 2005], to [https://web.archive.org/web/20051126155339/http://www.xkcd.com:80/ November 26th, 2005]. It stated: |
:I draw things. There's a new one every M/W/F. There's an RSS feed (taken from the [http://www.livejournal.com/users/xkcd_drawings/info drawings journal]) [http://www.livejournal.com/users/xkcd_drawings/rss.xml here]. | :I draw things. There's a new one every M/W/F. There's an RSS feed (taken from the [http://www.livejournal.com/users/xkcd_drawings/info drawings journal]) [http://www.livejournal.com/users/xkcd_drawings/rss.xml here]. | ||
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==2. Second tagline== | ==2. Second tagline== | ||
| − | The second tagline, introduced after a brief break from December 5th, 2005, to January 4th, 2006, removed the reference to the update schedule, as no comics were published during that period. It stated: | + | The second tagline, introduced after a brief break from [https://web.archive.org/web/20051212080000/http://www.xkcd.com/ December 5th, 2005], to [https://web.archive.org/web/20060111073256/http://xkcd.com:80/ January 4th, 2006], removed the reference to the update schedule, as no comics were published during that period. It stated: |
:I draw things. There's an RSS feed (taken from the [http://www.livejournal.com/users/xkcd_drawings/info drawings journal]) [http://www.livejournal.com/users/xkcd_drawings/rss.xml here]. | :I draw things. There's an RSS feed (taken from the [http://www.livejournal.com/users/xkcd_drawings/info drawings journal]) [http://www.livejournal.com/users/xkcd_drawings/rss.xml here]. | ||
==3. Third tagline== | ==3. Third tagline== | ||
| − | On February 7th, 2006, a new tagline was introduced, which marked the beginning of a series of major changes to the tagline format. It read: | + | On [https://web.archive.org/web/20060207154349/http://www.xkcd.com:80/ February 7th, 2006], a new tagline was introduced, which marked the beginning of a series of major changes to the tagline format. It read: |
:A webcomic of romance and math humor. | :A webcomic of romance and math humor. | ||
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==4. Fourth tagline== | ==4. Fourth tagline== | ||
| − | Between February 7th, 2006, and April 8th, 2006, the fourth tagline made a minor alteration by emphasizing the regularity of updates. It stated: | + | Between February 7th, 2006, and [https://web.archive.org/web/20060408214700/http://www.xkcd.com:80/ April 8th, 2006], the fourth tagline made a minor alteration by emphasizing the regularity of updates. It stated: |
:A webcomic of romance and geek humor. Updated on time every M/W/F since 1779. | :A webcomic of romance and geek humor. Updated on time every M/W/F since 1779. | ||
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==5. Fifth tagline== | ==5. Fifth tagline== | ||
| − | The fifth tagline, added between April 14th, 2006, and April 15th, 2006, further expanded the description of the comic and introduced new features. It read: | + | The fifth tagline, added between [https://web.archive.org/web/20060414185010/http://www.xkcd.com:80/ April 14th, 2006], and [https://web.archive.org/web/20060415190501/http://www.xkcd.com:80/ April 15th, 2006], further expanded the description of the comic and introduced new features. It read: |
:A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. | :A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. | ||
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==6. Sixth tagline== | ==6. Sixth tagline== | ||
| − | The sixth tagline, introduced before April 23rd, 2006, maintained the same description of the comic, but adjusted the wording of the update schedule. It read: | + | The sixth tagline, introduced before [https://web.archive.org/web/20060423090851/http://www.xkcd.com:80/ April 23rd, 2006], maintained the same description of the comic, but adjusted the wording of the update schedule. It read: |
:A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. | :A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. | ||
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==7. Seventh tagline== | ==7. Seventh tagline== | ||
| − | + | The seventh tagline, introduced between [https://web.archive.org/web/20060613074925/http://xkcd.com:80/ June 13th, 2006], and [https://web.archive.org/web/20060616004747/http://xkcd.com:80/ June 16th, 2006], maintained the same overall description of the comic, but removed the "'''New:'''" notice before the link to the forums. It read: | |
| − | The seventh tagline, introduced between June | ||
:A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. | :A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. | ||
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==8. Current tagline== | ==8. Current tagline== | ||
| − | + | The tagline underwent its final change between [https://web.archive.org/web/20060706040359/http://xkcd.com:80/ July 6th, 2006], and [https://web.archive.org/web/20060710090528/http://www.xkcd.com:80/ July 10th, 2006], coinciding with the site redesign. The updated tagline no longer explicitly mentioned the update schedule, which was moved to the [[header text]], and the forums, which were moved to the [[links]]. It read: | |
| − | The tagline underwent its final change between July 6th, 2006, and July 10th, 2006, coinciding with the site redesign. The updated tagline no longer explicitly mentioned the update schedule, which was moved to the [[header text]], and the forums, which were moved to the [[links]]. It read: | ||
:A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. | :A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 29 May 2023
The tagline is a short text that appears at the top of the xkcd main page, regardless of which comic is being viewed. It provided a brief description of the comic and its update schedule, until the latter was moved to the header text. While the tagline has evolved since the early days of the site, it has consistently referenced the comic's themes.
0. Before the tagline
Prior to October 24th, 2004, before the initial tagline was introduced, the website didn't use the name "xkcd" and didn't include any comics. During that time, the site's message simply stated:
- I don't use this page for much. It goes un-updated for a long time, and I don't really change the content, though I'm thinking of putting together a good links page. For now I just mostly use this to host pictures.
1. First tagline
The first recognized tagline, as the site transitioned into hosting comics, was used from at least October 18th, 2005, to November 26th, 2005. It stated:
- I draw things. There's a new one every M/W/F. There's an RSS feed (taken from the drawings journal) here.
This tagline effectively communicated the core premise of xkcd: the author, Randall Munroe, drawing various illustrations and publishing a new comic every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It also provided a link to the RSS feed for users to access new comics as soon as they were released.
2. Second tagline
The second tagline, introduced after a brief break from December 5th, 2005, to January 4th, 2006, removed the reference to the update schedule, as no comics were published during that period. It stated:
- I draw things. There's an RSS feed (taken from the drawings journal) here.
3. Third tagline
On February 7th, 2006, a new tagline was introduced, which marked the beginning of a series of major changes to the tagline format. It read:
- A webcomic of romance and math humor.
- Updated three times a week.
- RSS Feed
This third tagline highlighted the themes of romance and math humor prevalent in the comic, along with the old update schedule of three times a week.
4. Fourth tagline
Between February 7th, 2006, and April 8th, 2006, the fourth tagline made a minor alteration by emphasizing the regularity of updates. It stated:
- A webcomic of romance and geek humor. Updated on time every M/W/F since 1779.
- RSS Feed
This modification humorously suggested that the comic had been consistently updating for a significant period, dating back to the year 1779, and continued to provide the RSS feed link.
5. Fifth tagline
The fifth tagline, added between April 14th, 2006, and April 15th, 2006, further expanded the description of the comic and introduced new features. It read:
This tagline was the first to mention all the comic's themes that are still on the site today. It also highlighted the update schedule of every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and added a link to the new xkcd forums, providing readers with a platform for discussion.
6. Sixth tagline
The sixth tagline, introduced before April 23rd, 2006, maintained the same description of the comic, but adjusted the wording of the update schedule. It read:
This change in the update schedule format from "MWF" to "Mon/Wed/Fri" aimed to enhance clarity and readability for users.
7. Seventh tagline
The seventh tagline, introduced between June 13th, 2006, and June 16th, 2006, maintained the same overall description of the comic, but removed the "New:" notice before the link to the forums. It read:
8. Current tagline
The tagline underwent its final change between July 6th, 2006, and July 10th, 2006, coinciding with the site redesign. The updated tagline no longer explicitly mentioned the update schedule, which was moved to the header text, and the forums, which were moved to the links. It read:
- A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language.
This concise tagline, without additional details or links, has since remained the official tagline of xkcd.
