sudokular.com

What is this site used for?
sudokular.com has come up as a commendable online platform that is resolutely designed to match the requirements of online Sudoku enthusiasts. The application endows its users with the opportunity to play and enjoy the online Sudoku game in either of the forms namely, the daily challenge, or a quick game. The users are free to choose the type depending upon their needs and level of expertise. Besides the type of Sudoku game, the application further offers three difficulty levels to choose from before starting the game. Sudokular is real fun and thrilling service, as it brings users a new and exciting challenge each day.

How does this site look and feel?
sudokular.com is a highly proficient site which has been designed in a very stylish and pleasing manner. The contrast of dull background with fluorescent colours makes it look more arresting and impressive. This website offers the opportunity of advertising to many brands and firms. The website is so designed that the displays of advertisements are rational and do not distract the user while playing the game. The overall navigation of the site is quite smooth and even a novice user can play the game with ease. Sudokular offers the users two variants for this service. Users can either opt for the quick base game that does not entails the users to undergo any registration process. While to participate in the daily challenge service or interact with other users, the users are required to undergo the registration process and create an account.

Who was this site created for?
Sudokular can be a good option, while you are looking for a means of pass time during your day or while going on a vacation. This game is specifically recommended for children as it is a brainy game that can help make its users love numbers and be more confident with them.

Website:sudokular.com

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TechMeme.com

What is this site used for?
TechMeme.comis an informative online platform that primarily acts as a technology news aggregator, and hence keeps its users updated about the happenings around in contemporary technical environs. Techmeme has also been described as the single page; aggregated, archiveable, filtered summary of what is latest and generating conversation. The application finds out the latest technology news or discussion issues through various news websites and blogs. These new stories are compiled and displayed in an order of their importance and relevance. The relevance of the news is estimated on the basis of certain factors, including the duration of the story and its links.

How does this site look and feel?
Techmeme.com has been designed in a very simple and effective manner. Techmeme lays more stress on quality of content rather than presentation, thus, it has kept the presentation of the content highly clear and uncomplicated. This allows users to easily navigate after entering the search keyword. The website also displays advertisements, but in a very decent manner, so that they do not distract the users in any way. Techmeme does not require users to undergo any registration process. It aims to extend the users with the most updated stories and efficient services in real time. Thus it specifically saves the users from wasting time on filling up the complicated and time consuming forms.

Who was this site created for?
TechMeme.com is a great option for the technology lovers to keep themselves updated at all times. It is recommended to all those who wish to remain in tune with breaking technology news in real time.

Website:TechMeme.com

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YouConvertit.com

What is this site used for?
YouConvertit.com is a web based application which makes it possible to convert certain files into different types, this makes it really easy to open any file no matter what the extension is. DOCX files are very popular at the moment and are created by Word 2007; however they cannot be opened in previous versions of word. YouConvertIt can be used to convert the file into a regular DOC file, or any other type of file including open office document format. It can also be used to convert media files such as audio and video into other formats, this makes it very easy to convert videos taken on a mobile phone.

How does this site look and feel?
YouConvertit.com couldn’t be any easier to use, it’s a real pleasure. You don’t even need to register for an account, you do however need an email address. When visiting the site you will be presented with the convert files page, you can upload files then choose the format you want to convert to. Along the top of the screen there are also additional options such as sending files and converting units. It’s possible to use YouConvertIt without having to sign up or register for anything, although signing up is not required an email address will be needed when converting files as the download link will be sent by email. There are no accounts on this website, and registration is not required.

Who was this site created for?
YouConvertIt is perfect for anyone wanting a quick and easy way to convert files from one format to another, it’s ideal for people with mobile phones as it’s a quick way to convert between the different formats without having to purchase software to do the job. There are plenty of other web based conversion applications on the internet; however this one is very reliable and trustworthy. Unlimited conversions and the ability to convert up to 5 files at the same time make it a very easy application to use which makes it perfect for anybody, including novice computer users. Conversion is traditionally very complicated; however YouConvertIt gets rid of that complication and makes it much easier.

Website:YouConvertit.com

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Ink-Hound.com

How does this site look and feel?
Well with a new year we decided to bring it in with a unique way to shop, so at Ink-Hound.com you will find a simple no catalog, no distractions, one limited edition design site that has unique value crossed with excellent artists. A splash of community and shopping mix together to create a very unique and great site. With simple navigation at the top that gets you where you need to go and standard ecommerce style signup - which means you need your name, email, address, and password that takes less then 10 seconds to fill out and your off and running you will have it made. Explore the site and the artists and you will see why we are happy to review this site.

Who was this site created for?
This site was simply created for people that like to shop but want something unique, different, and off the wall. You will find many things from hats to drinking glasses that are built around the artists design and once sold its gone so you won’t have to worry about mass production. This is a unique site with a unique product base that should attract all walks of life. So check it out and see what you think.

Website: Ink-Hound.com

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Here are the best sites of 2008: the ones that you visit every day, the sites that make your life easier in some way, the sites that just make you laugh. Here’s about.com’s  list of the best sites of 2008, the ones that you just can’t live without.

1. Amazon

What’s not to love about Amazon? Not only is the giant online retailer a great place to shop for bargains of any kind, you can also download free music, get previews of your favorite books, and read reviews of anything you might be interested in purchasing from other consumers.

2. BBC

The BBC is a fantastic place to get news from all over the world. Updated in real-time with consistently quality articles, this venerable news institution is the best place on the Web to get clear, unbiased information.

3. Craigslist

Whether it’s a couch, new friend, or job you might be looking for, you’ll find all that and much more on Craigslist, a simple yet powerful platform for people all over the world to post free classifieds in virtually any category you can think of.

4. Facebook

Facebook is a social networking site that allows you to connect with people from your high school, college, workplace, town, community organization, sports team….you name it, and Facebook probably has a way you can find it. In short, Facebook makes it simple to stay in touch with friends and family from all over the world.

5. Google

Google, more than anything else, is about search - however, many of us use Google for so much more than that. Over the years we’ve watched Google go from strength to strength and in 2008, it shows no sign of slowing down.

6. IMDB

The Internet Movie Database is the biggest movie database on the Web. Featuring top movies, movie news, movie reviews, movie trailers, movie showtimes, DVD movie reviews,celebrity profiles,etc., the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) truly is a mammoth depository of movie information.

7. Oh No They Didn’t!

Oh No They Didn’t (ONTD for short) is a community driven celebrity gossip site, with members submitting gossip items on virtually any topic all throughout the day. Most of the time, ONTD will have breaking celebrity gossip before you’ll see it anywhere else - which is why it’s on this list.

8. USA.gov

USA.gov, formerly known as FirstGov.gov, is an absolutely mammoth search engine/portal that gives the searcher direct access to searchable information from the United States government, state governments, and local governments.

9. WikiTravel

WikiTravel is a gigantic travel guide made of contributions from people just like you and me. If you want to know more about the destination to which you are traveling, WikiTravel is the place I would point you.

10. YouTube

YouTube is arguably the largest video site on the Web today. Hundreds of thousands of videos are available here - movies, TV shows, and tons of homemade videos. YouTube has made some wonderful improvements in 2008, most notably the addition of wider screen (and higher quality!) video formats.

Vinorati.com

What is this site used for?
Vinorati aims to provide a community oriented web space for all those who are passionate about wine drinking. The application structured by ‘cubedesigners’ aims at helping wine lovers follow the wines they tasted and use tagging technology to generate reference of wines, wineries and regions. One can search for the brands depending upon either the year of harvest, name, type or region. One can also explore on the basis of grape varieties and regions by going to the ‘Explore’ section and clicking on the letter one needs the grape or region from. The site also has a section containing the names of wines their reviews along with the ratings in terms of quality and price. The help section comes in handy to inform the users of utilities, for instance the use of tags can be had from there. Users can review wines via the comments and rate them according to the price and quality.

How does this site look and feel?
The homepage displays and attractive mixture red shaded with few green layers thrown on a white background. The color usage is an interesting one and matches the concept. Information is well organized and does not seem to be thrown at the user, unlike many other websites. Due to the ‘just enough’ information, sufficient space is there which saves the pages from giving a crowded look. Apart form the obvious and understandable information of e-mail id, password, nickname and language, and it does not ask for credit-card details. Account is created immediately but activation occurs when one clicks on the link sent in the inbox of the recently provided e-mail.

Who was this site created for?
The site is of use to all those who are very much into wine making or tasting. By creating or joining groups, the job of tasting wine can be done more accurately. Also since a lot of stuff on the site is tailored to a French audience, it makes perfect sense for anyone who is residing in France and has a taste for wine.

Website: www.vinorati.com

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With Webstarts.com

What is this site used for?
WebStarts is a website that lets a user, build a website just by dragging and dropping the pictures, videos or text documents. With WebStarts, users can build professional looking websites within minutes. Its intelligent programming makes it extremely easy for a user to build websites without any previous knowledge of coding. WebStarts also provides the facility to integrate the website with an existing web domain that the user might have. For users without a web domain, WebStarts also offers domain name registration facility. Websites made with webstarts.com not only look professional, they also boast off excellent professional SEO techniques for ranking among the top search engine results. For better SEO guidance, webstarts.com features a Web statistics, SEO wizard, SEO tools and support for Google Site Map.

How does this site look and feel?
White background, black font and green as well as black color for menus, gives webstarts.com a clean and organized look. Because of is clutter free layout, users can spend hours in front of their computer screens while creating websites. Use of videos and big screenshots makes it easier to learn. A user has to register in webstarts.com in order to be able to make a website. By clicking on the signup button, the user is directed to the template choosing section. Upon selecting a template, user is asked to fill-in the details regarding the first name, last name, email address and password. At completion, a welcome email containing the username and password is sent to the user. This short registration process is followed by the website creation screen in which a user can start building a website.

Who was this site created for?
Because of its ease of use and excellent web design features, webstarts.com is recommended for people of all ages. With no previous knowledge required for making a website, webstarts.com becomes an ideal choice for small business and community projects..

Website: www.webstarts.com

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DaveRamsey.com

What is this site used for?
Ok so this site marries both offline and online by helping people with debt and finances. Dave Ramsey started out with money and debt and after losing everything he began to learn how things work and how to get out of debt and not only stay out but help others along the way. Now he has a radio show, website, debt plans, and many more things that are there strictly to help others along the way. The whole concept of this site is to get you out of debt and with a iron clad way of doing it, it works.

How does this site look and feel?
This is where it gets interesting, daveramsey.com is not know for site critique its known for what can be done if you follow the course and stay with it completely. But in all fairness here we go; so with the sites main content is about debt and debt collection the system in a whole is very well laid out with easy navigation on the sidebar and very clean dark colors with a splash of light colors through out the system. I would try to discuss the signup system but there atleast 4 that i counted so i will leave it to you to explore these. The site in a whole is well laid out with great ad placement and tools to help everyone out.

Who was this site created for?
This site was created for those who are fealing our economic crunch and those who just want to get out of debt. The system in a whole is targeted to the latter of the two and was made as a very hard but proven way of getting out of debt. A personal note: I have listened to Dave Ramsey and still do and i know from personal experience that the system works. I actually take a few of his leads to base my company off of and if you can handle his way of getting out of debt it will work.

Website: www.daveramsey.com

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Revolution Health

What is this site used for?
Basically we have a full health site backed by a company that is part of the health industry. This site gives you better information and choices when it comes to your health and the steps you should take for better care of your health. With coverage in health & disease control all the way to helping you access your health records, this site has a good lock on the health niche.

How does this site look and feel?
The site boasts a good collection of content with a pretty simple navigation structure. Based at the top you have some general categories that drop down to more specific categories for your navigation needs and on the sidebar you will find the same categories with easier click (it helps for those who have issues with javascript). With a color pallet set to light tones from a tan to a light blue this should go pretty easy on your eyes. Now signup takes a little longer with email, screenname, birthdate, password, security question, and captcha - yes its alot. But you can still access almost all the content without signing up and something are good if you do so you make the call. Overall not a bad system and great content just wish they would cut back on the signup as i did not even bother with it so not to sure what else you have to do once you get past the first screen.

Who was this site created for?
As with any medical site this is geared to those that are sick, or looking for information about the topic in health they are looking for. You will find many of these sites online but this one does have a better selection and could benefit anyones bookmark not just the health minded.

Website: www.revolutionhealth.com

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ReleaseDatez

What is this site used for?
Basically, this site will empower you to create your very own watchlists and be notified when items that interest you hit the streets. When it comes to searching the site, the main page will let you specify the product category which interests you the most from the ones on offer, and it is always possible to conduct a search on the website as a whole. In addition to that, the site highlights some of the most popular watchlist items that have been favorited by other ReleaseDatez users. This way, you can quickly see which forthcoming releases are arousing the most interest, and realize if there is something you were unaware of.

How does this site look and feel?
With a simple but effective color swatch of black, orange, and white and easy navigation you won’t get lost trying to find what you are looking for. At the top navigation you simply choose DVD or Music and checkout the new releases given by date. If you missed something say 3 tuesdays back and want to know what was released just scroll to the date and checkout the releases that they have. Left column has a even simpler way of searching for new releases based on the next day, week or even a popular watch list. Signing up is pretty simple all you need is a email, username and password and this will allow you to create watchlists to share with others or keep a watch for that next adventure to your trilogy.

Who was this site created for?
The site was created for not only the music lover but movie going aficionado as well and with a full selection and up to date news on new releases…Well lets just say that even a casual listener or watcher will find this one tool that you can’t live without.

Website: www.releasedatez.com

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