Five Websites

My use of different websites is pretty limited. The main ones that I use are sites that I check to see if anything has changed; for example, Facebook, MyBama e-mail, and electronic banking. There are a few others that I like at though.

1. www.holliesquotes.com

This website is a quote database. Made by Hollie, a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina, it contains thousands of quotes and has been up and running for about five years. It is extremely easy to navigate, with links on the left hand side detailing the different types of quotes to choose from. Each page is set up essentially like all the others; same color scheme, layout, etc. This creates a form of consistency and helps the reader keep a connection with all of the pages. Aside from the well -organized layout, the contents of the page are, in my opinion, exceptional. Quotes range from miscellaneous sentiments about love and friendship to lines from T.V. shows like Dawson's Creek and Grey's Anatomy. My absolute favorite aspect of the site is the "Quote of the Day" feature, which as it's name suggests, is a link that provides a new quote for everyday.

2. www.regscoffeehouse.com

This website is the homepage for the radio show Reg's Coffee House. It serves as a partner for the show and includes posts of recent play lists and even the option to listen to past shows online. Similar to Hollie's Quotes, I think that the set up of this site is well organized and easy to follow. All of the options are listed across the top, including Reg's Bio and a photo gallery. The center of the main page displays a few of Reg's thoughts over the week, which I enjoy because it gives the viewer a deeper look into a few of his favorite songs for the week. Overall, I think that this site serves as a great companion to the radio show. It provides all the information given on the show, plus more, and is presented in a clear and understandable manner.

3. http://www.azlyrics.com

This website is one of the many online search engines used to look up music lyrics. It is the one I use the most and find most useful. The process is pretty straightforward - the letters of the alphabet are presented across the top, all the viewer has to do is click on the letter of the artist in question. Once a letter is chosen a list of artists and bands with that letter are given. After selecting an artist, a list of their albums is presented with each song following underneath. Once you click on the song title, the lyrics are there. The site contains a vast array of songs, and I have hardly ever not been able to find the lyrics that I needed. This website may not be the most interesting one out there, but it serves its purpose well.

4. http://www.tv.com/

This website does for television shows what az lyrics does for music. Like the others, I find its set up to be arranged well and easy to use. It functions as an informational source for almost any t.v. show made. Each show has its own page that contains episode summaries, quotes, mistakes, and reviews. All of these facts allow a viewer to catch up if he or she has missed an episode or review an old season before the new one begins. It even has videos to watch and its own blog for the viewers to contribute to. This website remains one of my favorites as it continues to be accessible and updated frequently.

5. http://www.bored.com/

This websites contains thousands of links for bored people to busy themselves with. The choices range from games, to online pranks, to quizzes and trivia. As its name suggests, this website can keep you busy for hours. The layout is easy to follow, as each different section has its own box that has the different activities listed in it. Each activity has a brief description beside its name, which helps the viewer decide if he or she wants to click on it or not. Overall, the website has some pretty funny stuff on it, although it can be a bit corny at times. It ensures that there is something for everyone with all the choices it has, and it serves as a decent way to pass the time if you ever find yourself that bored.

So there they are; not extremely interesting, but I like most of them.