In the early days of the web, there were often these little buttons that people made in order to be added to a colorful wall of other buttons that linked to their website. 
this sentiment is still alive and well!

Something like a social directory. 
For directories --> https://ooh.directory

Cool webrings for inspiration: 
- https://webring.xxiivv.com/#chotrin
- http://geekring.net
- https://hotlinewebring.club