Colophon16 is a web directory maintained in the tradition of subject-classified catalogues. The directory organises online resources into 22 distinct holdings, each representing a defined subject area, from motor vehicles and computing to culinary arts and travel. At present, the catalogue holds 830 approved entries.
The cataloguing approach is straightforward: each submitted site is reviewed and, if suitable, assigned to the most appropriate section. Within each section, entries are listed in a consistent format — domain, title, and brief description — so that the catalogue remains easy to consult and simple to navigate. No editorial preference is given to one entry over another within a section.
Colophon16 exists to serve those who prefer a structured, human-reviewed directory over algorithmic search results. The catalogue is maintained continuously, with new entries added as submissions are received and reviewed. Outdated or inactive entries are periodically removed to keep the holdings current.
Adding a site to the catalogue is free of charge. Submissions are reviewed before publication, and entries must represent genuine online resources. The review process typically takes a short time, after which approved entries appear in the relevant section and become accessible to all visitors.
The name Colophon16 is drawn from the printer's colophon — the closing inscription that identifies a publication's origin and provenance. It reflects the directory's intent: to provide clear, reliable signposting to the resources it holds, without commercial distraction or algorithmic obscurity.