Voting Update for Day Two – Worst Website Ever

After almost two full days of voting, we have an early leader. Amy Elk, voice actress, has pulled into the lead with nearly 9,000 votes. She must be marshaling the troops! But there is plenty of time left for the tides to turn.

The World’s WORST Website

Submit Your Website As The WORST Website – Details Here

We found a website that has been featured in blogs, web design advice, and many other links lately – a self-proclaimed “WORST” website. Check out some of the explained mistakes.  After all, frames are so 1995.

Website Tip: Design For Easy Reading

People read text off of a computer screen at about 1/4^th the speed that they read a printed publication. This shows that we should limit what we say on the web to content that is direct and to-the-point.

Time Magazine's Worst Websites

Don’t forget about the deadline to submit YOUR worst website – coming up this Monday, June 21 at 5pm. Here’s the next round of terribly bad websites: Time Magazine decided to try their hand at determining their “5 Worst Websites”.

Blast from the Internet Past

Remember the good old days when GeoCities ruled the Internet?

Google’s New Backgrounds a Bust?

For years Google has been known for their stark white website, with an ever-changing look to their bright and colorful logo. Many users look forward to seeing how Google will decorate their logo next. So imagine users surprise when the white page with multi-color logo they’re accustomed to has been replaced by a large photograph with a plain white logo on top!

Worst Website Ever Contest Right Around the Corner!

This week we’ll be making a big announcement about our 2nd Annual Worst Website Ever Contest! Last year’s contest was a big success and we’re thrilled to bring it back for 2010. We have a few changes – this year you can nominate a website anonymously. Should your next door neighbor’s business website be terrible, but you still want to be invited to their pool parties, rest assured you can nominate them and remain unknown.

Website Tip: Test Your Site Like a Visitor

Before releasing your site to the world, take some time to view your website as your visitors might. Tips on testing . . .

New Marketing Strategies: Augmented Reality

Get consumers actively involved with your marketing! New technology can use consumers’ webcams to create an interactive 3D image from a printed marker.