Parchment is a web directory in the editorial tradition — an organised, publicly accessible catalogue of websites arranged by subject for the browsing reader. The directory currently holds 825 indexed entries distributed across 22 clearly defined sections, ranging from healthcare and legal services to finance, travel, and general interest resources.
The directory was founded on a straightforward premise: that the web benefits from well-maintained reference works, and that an organised catalogue of sites, freely available and open to new submissions, serves a practical purpose for both researchers and casual browsers alike. Parchment does not rank sites by popularity or commercial arrangement; entries appear by subject and in the order received.
Listing in Parchment is free of charge. Website operators wishing to add their site to the directory are invited to complete the submission form, selecting the subject category most appropriate to their site. Submissions are reviewed before publication; the editorial standard is modest but consistent, aimed at ensuring that each listed site represents a genuine web property offering some meaningful content or service.
Parchment is accessible to all without registration or subscription. The directory carries no advertising and makes no commercial representation regarding any listed site. Readers are encouraged to assess each listing on its own merits and to exercise the usual discretion when visiting unfamiliar web properties.
The directory is updated on an ongoing basis as new submissions are reviewed and approved. Operators of sites already listed are welcome to contact the directory if they need to update their listing details. Parchment aims to remain a stable, reliable point of reference for readers consulting the web on subjects covered within its 22 sections.