Development tools //

Cyclur //

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Create Customized RSS Feed Widgets Effortlessly

An RSS feed widget is a great way to add interest to your blog or website by bringing in relevant content from outside sources. Cyclur is a customizable RSS feed widget that is a snap to set up and install.

User Interface

3.5 stars

Usefulness

4 stars

Innovation

2.5 stars

Cost:

Free

Overall Rating:

3.3

IntuitionHQ //

Friday, December 4, 2009

Usability Tests in a Flash

Websites need to be intuitive, and usability testing is an essential part of creating a website that’s easy to use. IntuitionHQ is a tool that lets you create and distribute usability tests in a flash.

User Interface

5 stars

Usefulness

4 stars

Innovation

3.5 stars

Cost:

$5 per test

Overall Rating:

4.2

DoTemplate //

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Custom Web Sites As Easy As 1-2-3

DoTemplate makes it easy to get a professional-looking website up and running quickly by providing free, customizable templates.

User Interface

4 stars

Usefulness

4 stars

Innovation

3.5 stars

Cost:

Free

Overall Rating:

3.8

ConceptFeedback //

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

How Bright Are Your Ideas?

Whether you’re designing a website or a new product, honest, objective feedback can mean the difference between success and failure. ConceptFeedback helps you get the feedback you need to make your big ideas successful.

User Interface

4.5 stars

Usefulness

5 stars

Innovation

3 stars

Cost:

Free-$9.99

Overall Rating:

4.2

Pingdom //

Monday, August 31, 2009

Minimize Your Downtime

Even a little bit of downtime on your website can have serious consequences. Of course, most of us have better things to do than to constantly check our sites to make sure they are functioning. That’s where Pingdom comes in.

User Interface

4.5 stars

Usefulness

4.5 stars

Innovation

3.5 stars

Cost:

Free-$39.95 per month

Overall Rating:

4.2