10 Really Useful Websites

10 Really Useful Websites

The internet has changed our lives and right from its inception has been a great tool for information. There are millions if not billions of websites just waiting for our attention in the cyber world, but some are better than others. Here's a list of 10 outstanding websites that can enhance your life.

Health Questions

How many of us like going to the doctor? Not many. We also don't want to spend money on medical problems that are causing us a little concern but aren't big worries. Why not use Go Ask Alice! This site will give you the answers to general health questions free of charge. It is managed by Columbia University and does have a student focus to it but covers a wide variety of health topics. There is a lot of warmth and wit to this site and no once can feel shy asking a question here.

For Parents

If you're a Mom or Dad and looking for good quality information on parenting, then this is the site for you. Parenthood.com looks at every aspect of child-rearing, from conception to baby names to camps for your kiddie. Signing up to be a member if free and the site is easy to navigate and uncluttered.

Job-Hunting Paradise

Monster is a huge website that must be your first port of call when looking for a job. Aside from listings of available positions, Monster also provides helpful services to the job-hunter by providing guidance on how to write up CVs and cover letters.

Company Research

Whether you are an investor or have some other reason for needing to research a company, Hoovers Online is a great resource. From phone numbers to detailed corporate information, this site will turn you into an expert on the company you are researching.

We're All Going on a Holiday

A warning - don't visit this site if you haven't got time for a trip! A vast selection of destinations is covered on Travelocity and great deals are the order of the day. There is a great section on the site where fellow travellers have left their opinions and tips to enable you to make up your mind about where you want to go.

Material for Dinner Parties

If you simply want a stylish read, this is the site for you. Salon has excellent reporting and commentary on technology, culture and politics. Shine at your next dinner party by visiting Salon!

Software Market

Finding the right software on the Net, with the never-ending supply it has of freeware and demos, can be a nightmare. What Shareware.com does is combines a high number of archives with an easy-to-use interface. There are endless ways to search the site but the most popular is by keyword.

Food Lovers

Epicurious is the place to be if you are a foodie. Gourmands and wannabe gourmands are happily accommodated side by side here with recipes, information on restaurants and details on the world of food and drink all on this site. There is a forum on this site where food lovers can talk to each other. Just hope they don't dribble with all this delicious food around.

Party Time

If you're having a party, use Evite as your very own personal party planner. You can use the site to send out invitations (even design the invitations), keep track of the guest list, coordinate food, car pools etc. and keep guests updated on your great plans for the big event.

Photographers

Shutterfly takes the hassle out of having to work with your temperamental photo printer. Here you can upload them and then be able to work on your pictures to take away the dreaded red-eye or crop them. Once they are looking the way you want them to, you can order a set of prints from the site. It's the internet as your very own darkroom!