This Award will be given
Freely to those sites that have
good content, originality, graphics & design and easy navigation.
Please realize that
Not all sites that apply win the Award. Winning sites will be notified by email and given the appropriate
information for receiving their Award.
An example of an Award Winning site:
A Research Guide for Students.
This is one of the most informative and well organized sites I've had the pleasure
and priviledge of visiting! Well done Irene!
Why an Award?
With so many rumours about spam, scams, false advertising, improper conduct and downright misleading
websites, I've decided that the hard-working, legitimate, persistent and unappreciated webmasters deserve
recognition. You know who you are. You conduct yourself with professionalism, honesty and integrity. This award
is in appreciation for your efforts to keep the Internet an informative and exciting experience. Thank you.
All sites will be reviewed by me personally. I've been on the Internet for 7 years, and involved in Internet marketing
for over 3 years. I will consider each site by varying degrees - beginner, intermediate (like me!), and professional
(those that knock your socks off!). ALL will be considered for their continuity, ease of navigation, overall impression
and layout.
A lot of graphics can be very slow-loading, but they will also be considered if their content achieves the above criteria.
If you're not sure if you should enter your website, submit it anyway! I won't bite. However, I will give my opinion when I see something that may discourage
your viewers.
We are our own worst critics and you have nothing to lose by entering! A word of warning though... if you have a site loaded with large,
slow-loading graphics many of your visitors may not stay long enough to appreciate your efforts, especially if you're listed in one of the Business
related categories. Remember, most Internet users still use 56k modems or less and patience on the Internet is not something users exercise!
How will an Award benefit you?
Well, if your site is approved, I will place it in the proper category (below) and anyone visiting my site who is interested in your category will know
that only what I consider to be the BEST of the web will be listed there (all websites are screened) - and possibly click on your website Title.
This Award Page and Quick List will also be listed on pages throughout my website, increasing the Award Winner's chances of gaining traffic and
exposure for their pages.