Website review

4 Sites that Need a Makeover…Now!

We've all seen them: websites that are part of our daily web-surfing routines that have less-than-stellar layouts, designs, or functionality.  Sites like this really get on my nerves, as they often have key information that I can't find elsewhere, so I am forced to look at them on a regular basis. ...

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Free Papers on the Web

After my post about the Washington Post Express' website, I decided to do some more research and see what other free newspapers are doing online. I compiled a list of free papers in the US and checked out their websites, using some of the same criteria as I did in our newspaper study. ...

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Design Review: Rudy Giuliani for President

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Well, this is not what I expected to see, or watch, or have my browser crash from.  

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The exploratory site was pretty presentable. Not much to it,...

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Comment Ordering: First-to-Last or Last-to-First?

USA Today has an interesting post on their Community Center blog about their decision to post the latest comments on articles and blog entries first.  Most blogs (including this one) post comments in chronological order instead of reverse chronological.  Here is USA Today's explanation of the decision:

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5 Reasons the Washington Post Express has got the Right Idea

For me, the Washington Post Express is a staple of my morning commute.  Its "light" version of the news is great for getting an overview of the day's events, while the entertaining style, opinion, and pop culture commentary helps distract me from the inevitable annoyances that come with riding the bus every day. ...

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