Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Top 10 WebSites of 2007
YOUTUBE
YouTube is one of the most popular sites on the Web for a good reason: you can find a clip or full video of nearly any media project you can think of - not to mention literally hundreds of thousands of homemade videos.
Find videos, movie clips, music videos, homemade videos, and lots more on YouTube, one of the largest video sites on the Web
Twitter is a mini-blogging application that you can use to send quick messages out to friends and family on the Web. You can also choose to follow other Twitter community members' posts, either by navigating directly to the Twitter site, subscribing to that particular Twitter RSS feed, or getting Twitter posts sent to your mobile device (text messaging fees will apply for this option; check with your provider).
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How to Use Twitter: Twitter is a mini-blogging platform that you can use to send messages of 140 characters or less to family, friends, or just the general Web community at large.
TUMBLR
You just can't go wrong with Tumblr, a platform that provides you with a quickly customized online journal from which you can share your favorite links on the Web with other people.
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Tumblr: Need a place to share your discoveries on the Web quickly and easily? Try Tumblr, a supremely easy to use blogging platform that gets you up and running with a minimum of fuss.
Blog Search Engines: Blog search engines have become more and more sophisticated, and nowadays you can do a blog search on a variety of topics and hit paydirt. Here is a list of some of the best blog search engines out there - take 'em for a blog search test drive and see what you think.
STUMBLEUPON
The best social bookmarking and general Web exploration tool that I've come across lately is definitely Stumbleupon.Here's how it works: you simply install the Stumbleupon button on your browser toolbar, and then start "stumbling" the Web. I've found some of the most interesting sites this way!
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Explore the Web with Stumbleupon: The reason why I'm so utterly enthusiastic – and more than a little addicted – to StumbleUpon is this: I can wander from site to site within the StumbleUpon gigantic submitted database of Web sites. All I have to do is click the Stumble! Button on my toolbar, and I am able to explore the Web like I've never been able to explore before.
StumbleVideo: StumbleVideo is a new way to watch video on the Web. StumbleVideo is a service of StumbleUpon, a way to find and share new websites with the greater Web community by rating them - and rating sites means that end up seeing things that you will like (and other like-minded folks will too). Just like StumbleUpon, StumbleVideo allows you to find and share good videos; and since all these videos are given quality ratings, you're almost guaranteed to filter out the junk.
MAHALO
Mahalo is a human powered search directory that uses actual human editors to compile results alongside Google-powered results. The reason Mahalo is such a great resource is the way they present their search listings: all the best information on any on topic nicely arranged on just ONE page, instead of many pages. It's an extremely convenient way to gather info on the Web.
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Mahalo, a Human Powered Search Directory: This gathering of relevant, spam-free, completely on-topic results all in one place is what makes Mahalo such a pleasure to use - not to mention highly efficient.
INTERNET ARCHIVE
The Internet Archive is THE place to go for a variety of information: audio and media archives, cached snapshots of almost every site on the Web, and a huge database of text content.
More About the Internet Archive
The Internet Archive: Feel like a walk down the virtual memory lane? Try the Internet Archive, a great site that has been archiving web pages since 1996 and has over 55 billion pages in its archive at the time of this writing.
Find an Archive on the Web: Are you trying to find information about a historical event? Looking for online archives for news, music, popular culture, or movie information? I've put together a good, basic list of online archives for you, with everything from the National Archives to Papyrus Archives (ancient Egyptian hieroglypics!) to Simpsons Archives.
Google is the largest and most popular search engine on the Web today. More people use Google in their daily lives than any other search engine, and with good reason: it's easy to use, returns relevant results, and offers a consistently quality experience.
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Google Search Shortcuts: Here are the top Google Shortcuts that any savvy Googler should have under his or her belt. You'll find that using these Google Search Shortcuts will greatly cut down on your Google search time, as well as make your Google searches more effective and more efficient.
Google Search Engine Basics: In the last few years, Google has attained the ranking of the #1 search engine on the Net, and consistently stayed there. Users are attracted to its mammoth listings and ease of search; and with the launch of Google's PPC program (Pay Per Click) business sites are utilizing it more and more as well to help them in the marketplace.
Google Quiz: Test your Google knowledge with this fun quiz.
Facebook is one of the most popular social networking destinations on the Web. It's made up of many networks, each based around a workplace, region, high school or college. You can use Facebook to share information with people you know in real life, see what's going on with your friends and family, or look up people you haven't been in touch with for a while.
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What is Social Networking?: You might have heard the term "social networking" in your travels on the Web. What does this mean? Are there places on the Web where people stand around with cocktails, handing out busines cards, and network? Uh, not exactly. Social networking on the Web is similar to networking in real life, but with some crucial differences.
Top Ten Social Bookmark Sites: What are social bookmarking sites? Basically, these are sites that allow users to post their favorite sites, using tags (or keywords) to categorize and organize them; then other users can take these bookmarks and add them to their own collection or share them with even more users. Here are some of my favorite social bookmarking sites that I use every single day.
ETSY
Etsy is one of my favorite Web sites; you can find lovely handmade crafts there, but one of the biggest perks is how wonderfully designed the site is. It's one of those sites that is a pleasure to browse through: just make sure that you schedule a good block of time out before you visit, because you literally won't be able to tear yourself away.
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More About Etsy: Find out more about how Etsy works.
DIGG
I've been using Digg for a while now, and the more I visit Digg the more I appreciate it. Basically, it's a social bookmarking site with a bit more usability and general mass appeal than other social bookmarking sites out there; you can browse the front page Digg stories, search for stories you'd like to read, or submit a new story.
How Digg Works: The user is in charge of what stories get the most buzz, or most visitors. Instead of an editor being in charge of what goes on the front page, you (and others who Digg the story with you) are in charge. It's a great way to see what is really popular in the worlds of technology and general geekery (along with lots of other topics), rather than having someone else tell you what you should be excited about.
More Digg Information:
Digg: Digg is a user-driven website; all the content on Digg is submitted and moderated by Digg users.Find out how to use it.
Digg Tools: Digg is a great way to find breaking stories or vote on links that you believe should get a wider audience. While Digg does have a couple of fun tools to play with, the best ones exist elsewhere on the Web. Here are a few of my favorite Digg buttons, Digg toolbars, Digg bookmarklets, etc.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Top ten celebrity websites in the world
I find many nice celebrity sites which are popular in USA and EU as well as Asia. But these top ten list is extra ordinary not only design but also huge resources on those sites. I think you will enjoy a lot to visit these sites.
1) The number one website on our list of favorites is ET Online. The official Entertainment Tonight website is the one to go to when you want to confirm rumors and gossip and it's full of information about your favorite celebrities. Whether you're looking for news on movies, television, fashion, or music, it's all here including reports from the Glam Squad, a link to Shop ET, a comprehensive archive of previous stories and a list of celebrity birthdays. In the world of entertainment, ET is always on the ball and their website is no different.
2) Number two on our list of top 10 celebrity websites is the Actress Archives. With a top thirty list of your favorite Hollywood females as well as videos, movies, pictures, headlines and news, this website has it all.
3) The number three spot on our list belongs to E Online. With news, blogs, photos and features such as "The Fashion Police", this website is full of information about the lives of your favorite celebrities. We love the scoops and sightings section as well as the "Bash Buzz", which dishes about the goings on at Hollywood parties and functions. The E! News Now is a current, detailed look at celebrity news that's sure to keep you updated.
4) Coming in at number four on our list of top 10 celebrity websites is The Superficial. This site promises a giggle or two as it discusses the antics of the entertainment elite and their friends. Complete with recent photos, if you're looking for the dirt you won't have to dig too deep on this site.
5) At number five is Forbes. This well-known site comes with a top 100 celebrity list where you can find information on most of the key players in Hollywood. This site also boasts interesting celebrity topics such as "Club Wars", where you can read about who's dancing with whom under the strobe lights at the hottest spots in town and "Stars Cars" where you can see what kind of vehicle being rich and famous can buy you.
6) The number six slot on our list of top 10 celebrity websites is filled by the Smoking Gun. Famous for outing the dirty deeds and crimes committed by celebrities, this site promises entertainment at each and every visit and its archive of past infractions will keep you busy for hours.
7) The next website on our list is Celebrities.com. This website has plenty of current news and pictures as well as gossip, star sightings and videos. This site offers a plethora of entertainment information for the fan who wants full access.
8) Number eight is CNN's Showbiz. Full of factual information about the happenings in Hollywood and beyond, CNN does a great job at offering comprehensive information about the rich and famous.
9) The number nine spot on our list of top 10 celebrity websites belongs to Hollywood.com. This site is chock full of movie release information, trailers, photo galleries and news snippets about your favorites.
10) Number ten on the list is the A List. This website contains a main menu where you can search for information on specific celebrities as well as a link that you can use to send e-mails to the star that thrills you the most; although we can't promise they'll write you back.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Top 10 Websites in 2007
http://www.time.com, We come to know the top 10 website list in the web industry.
#1. Lemonade.com
Making extra cash through lemonade-stand sales isn't just for kids anymore. You, too, can now get in the game at Lemonade.com by setting up a virtual "stand" filled with products you'd recommend to friends. Add the widget to your Facebook, MySpace or blog pages and when purchases are made through your site, you receive 5% to 15% of the cost of the item. The stands are a win-win for everyone: Online retailers get free advertisements, social networkers are recommended good products, and you get paid if the deal goes through.
#2. AskSunday.com
Personal assistants used to work only for the rich and famous. Not anymore. Sign up for a subscription ($29 to $49 a month) at AskSunday.com and have the site's virtual secretaries do tasks for you, like schedule doctor's appointments, set up dinner reservations or give you a wake-up call even if you are on a trip around the world. Sunday has even helped its customers sort through their hectic dating schedules by searching personal ads on Craigslist and canceling unwanted dates.
#3. Wink.com
With more than 200 million people signed up for social networks, how can you quickly find your best buddy from second grade, that guy you dated in high school, or your co-worker from three jobs ago? The people search engine Wink.com sorts through all of these profiles so you can easily find and connect online with long lost friends. Recent upgrades to the site also allow users to control their search profiles on the Wink search engine. Delete that unflattering picture, remove the rude post, and present yourself as you'd like to be seen — instead of letting the search engine take complete control.
#4. TechPresident.com
For the first time in a presidential election the Internet is playing a central role in deciding who will become the next leader of the United States. TechPresident.com, started by editors at the Personal Democracy Forum, covers how the campaigns are playing out in cyberspace and how user-generated content created by activists affects the popularity of the candidates. The site's blog tracks everything from Web advertising and email lists to postings on YouTube and campaign websites. You can even use the site to compare how many friends the candidates have on MySpace and Facebook.
#5. Goodreads.com
Have you ever wondered what books your friends are reading? Are there novels in your colleagues' libraries that you'd enjoy? Or some that aren't worth the time and effort? Sign up for Goodreads.com to read book reviews from your trusted network. Swap thoughts on the latest biography or romance novel and even join an online book club to meet new literary friends. Then get off the computer and spend some time with a good old-fashioned book.
#6. MenuPages.com
Open your takeout menu drawer and you're likely to find the five food-stained restaurant menus you've been ordering from for years. But if you live in big cities like New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles — places with countless foodie havens — your mealtime options shouldn't be limited to these same, stale choices. Log on to MenuPages.com, choose the neighborhood you live in, pick the type of cuisine you'd like to order and browse selections from hundreds of eateries. With approximately 25,000 menus from eight cities, you'll surely never have to order plain ol' pizza again.
#7. DontForgetYourToothbrush.com
Are you cruising in the Caribbean this winter, hitting the slopes in Aspen or just spending a week with your in-laws? Wherever you plan on traveling, be sure to visit DontForgetYourToothbrush.com to make a checklist of what you need to pack and prepare in advance before you go. The site is simple — sign in with a user name and password, choose the type of trip you're taking and then start checking off the appropriate to-do items, like "book ski lessons," "arrange a house-sitter," and "check flight times." You can print out the list and carry it with you, or have email reminders sent to you before your trip. The site also includes handy links to websites where you can take care of chores like renting cars, booking campsites, and getting a new passport.
#8. VolunteerMatch.com
Make giving back to your community one of your New Year's resolutions this year by using VolunteerMatch.com. Log on to the site, type in your location and select an area of interest like animal welfare, crisis support or housing and homelessness. The site then matches you with a project that best fits your skill set. There's something for everyone: Current listings include school librarians, homework tutors, special event coordinators, Peace Corps volunteers and even cat socializers.
#9. Fatsecret.com
Losing weight is a lot easier when you have support from friends. Visit Fatsecret.com to connect with others who are trying to shed pounds, and to read up on popular diets like South Beach, Weight Watchers or Atkins. You can also keep an online journal about eating and exercise, swap recipes and make friends with other dieters. The site is entirely free but paid features may be added in the future.
#10. Indeed.com
Bored at work? Look for a new job by using the search engine Indeed.com, which spans listings from job boards, newspapers and company employment sites. Use the advanced search function to drill down by keyword and location so you can match your requirements precisely. Save your searches and have them delivered to you by email or RSS feed. With Indeed.com you only have to search one site to find the new vocation that's right for you.