web tools //

SiteUnleashed //

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Get Your Site Built

Want to build your own website, but have no idea where to start? SiteUnleashed can help. It’s a free community that directs you to easy-to-use tools for launching your own website or blog.

User Interface

2.5 stars

Usefulness

3.5 stars

Innovation

2.5 stars

Cost:

Free

Overall Rating:

2.8

Sparked //

Friday, July 22, 2011

Give Back

Do you want to make a difference, but have trouble fitting volunteer work into your schedule? Sparked can help you give back on your own time, performing quick tasks for charities and non-profits.

User Interface

4.5 stars

Usefulness

4 stars

Innovation

4.5 stars

Cost:

Free

Overall Rating:

4.3

TurlyTag //

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Tag your Valuables

Everybody’s lost something valuable before. TurlyTag makes it easier for people to return lost items to you, without you having to write your name, phone number and other personal information all over your stuff.

User Interface

4 stars

Usefulness

3.5 stars

Innovation

4 stars

Cost:

$5-$12 per month

Overall Rating:

3.8

Spotify //

Monday, July 18, 2011

An All-You-Can Eat Musical Buffet

It’s here, it’s here, it’s here! After many delays, Spotify finally launched in the US. How does it compare to competitors like Rdio? Favorably, as it turns out- but maybe not enough to be worth switching.

User Interface

4.5 stars

Usefulness

4.5 stars

Innovation

4 stars

Cost:

Free-$9.99 per month

Overall Rating:

4.3

The Birdy //

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Easy Expense Tracking

When it comes to managing your money, small purchases can add up to a big hit at the end of the month. The Birdy makes it easy to track your spending without forking over your bank account information.

User Interface

3.5 stars

Usefulness

4 stars

Innovation

3.5 stars

Cost:

Free

Overall Rating:

3.7