Comments on: Top 12 web-based Startpages Compared. The winner is… http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:22:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Becoming 2.0: all startpages, the comprehensive review. startpages part 2 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-222716 Becoming 2.0: all startpages, the comprehensive review. startpages part 2 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:17:09 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-222716 [...] feel free to check them out: 14 Personalized Homepages Compared, Feature by Feature (June 2007); Top 12 web-based Startpages Compared. The winner is… (February 2007); and Alpha Geek: Start-page showdown (March 2007). My research even dove me into [...] [...] feel free to check them out: 14 Personalized Homepages Compared, Feature by Feature (June 2007); Top 12 web-based Startpages Compared. The winner is… (February 2007); and Alpha Geek: Start-page showdown (March 2007). My research even dove me into [...]

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]]> By: Web Services, Software and Reviews » Top 12 web-based Startpages Compared (makeuseof.com) http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-40879 Web Services, Software and Reviews » Top 12 web-based Startpages Compared (makeuseof.com) Wed, 09 May 2007 20:43:32 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-40879 [...] Continue Reading on makeuseof.com [...] [...] Continue Reading on makeuseof.com [...]

]]> By: Peter De Vlegel http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-37538 Peter De Vlegel Wed, 02 May 2007 17:04:28 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-37538 You are right, it had errors, but they seem fixed now... You are right, it had errors, but they seem fixed now…

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-33074 Aibek Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:27:59 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-33074 I checked it out, however it seems to have bugs. Tried to add couple of URLs but it didn't work. Any thoughts? I checked it out, however it seems to have bugs. Tried to add couple of URLs but it didn’t work. Any thoughts?

]]> By: Peter De Vlegel http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-33019 Peter De Vlegel Sun, 22 Apr 2007 07:04:49 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-33019 Hi, I found a site which doesn't do any of the customizable stuff, nor does it show any widgets, but if you just want to have a startpage as a tool to quickly browse to another site you should check this out. http://go.nzal.es. Hi,
I found a site which doesn’t do any of the customizable stuff, nor does it show any widgets, but if you just want to have a startpage as a tool to quickly browse to another site you should check this out.
http://go.nzal.es.

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-9053 Aibek Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:46:55 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-9053 @paul: 1. [what would consitute a personal homepage?...] That's a very good point. I knew it may come up but was kinda hoping you would let it pass. :-). It's hard to define clear distinction between these 2 concepts and in many cases they do overlap. After I looked at webjam for the second time and spend some time on it, I realised it I was wrong about it. I actually liked it and even thinking about putting it here. It has powerful interface customization options, rich variety of modules, good speed, different privacy levels on modules and some more. Although I think it can do a better job at presenting itself. It has lots more features when compared to other startpages, hence it needs stronger navigational tips. It needs design that will guide non-experienced web-user. 2. [how come you did not review yourmini’s sister site goowy.com ?]. Ooops, I think I might have mistakenly excluded it because of the homepage link to yourminis. I am checking on it now.... P.S. Thanks for the tips @paul:
1. [what would consitute a personal homepage?...]
That’s a very good point. I knew it may come up but was kinda hoping you would let it pass. :-). It’s hard to define clear distinction between these 2 concepts and in many cases they do overlap. After I looked at webjam for the second time and spend some time on it, I realised it I was wrong about it. I actually liked it and even thinking about putting it here. It has powerful interface customization options, rich variety of modules, good speed, different privacy levels on modules and some more. Although I think it can do a better job at presenting itself. It has lots more features when compared to other startpages, hence it needs stronger navigational tips. It needs design that will guide non-experienced web-user.
2. [how come you did not review yourmini’s sister site goowy.com ?]. Ooops, I think I might have mistakenly excluded it because of the homepage link to yourminis. I am checking on it now….
P.S. Thanks for the tips

]]> By: paul http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8925 paul Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:21:09 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8925 plus webjam also allows adjusting the size and dimensions of modules, a la ProtoPage. ProtoPage is neat, but too much going on, thus making it look disorganized, especially for something that is supposed to assist with organizing Also, how come you did not review yourmini's sister site goowy.com ? It does have minis per se, granted not as prevelant as netvibes, pageflakes etc plus webjam also allows adjusting the size and dimensions of modules, a la ProtoPage. ProtoPage is neat, but too much going on, thus making it look disorganized, especially for something that is supposed to assist with organizing

Also, how come you did not review yourmini’s sister site goowy.com ? It does have minis per se, granted not as prevelant as netvibes, pageflakes etc

]]> By: paul http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8920 paul Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:08:29 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8920 what would consitute a personal homepage? If Webjam has modules and feed management, just like netvibes etc, wouldn't it fall in the same category as those sites? what would consitute a personal homepage? If Webjam has modules and feed management, just like netvibes etc, wouldn’t it fall in the same category as those sites?

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8744 Aibek Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:44:57 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8744 @paul just finished checking out webjam. By looking at the available modules, I think it looks more like a 'personal homepage' rather than a 'startpage'. I also find it little bit confusing, because there is no clear description stating the purpose of the website. What is it? Why I should use it? and so on @paul
just finished checking out webjam. By looking at the available modules, I think it looks more like a ‘personal homepage’ rather than a ’startpage’. I also find it little bit confusing, because there is no clear description stating the purpose of the website. What is it? Why I should use it? and so on

]]> By: paul http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8404 paul Mon, 26 Feb 2007 01:28:26 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8404 i would be curious what you thought of http://www.webjam.com I use netvibes myself (regardless of its slow load time, especially when adding modules and moving between tabs). My first thought is that Webjam seems very promising, but complicated to use and personalize/customize. i would be curious what you thought of http://www.webjam.com I use netvibes myself (regardless of its slow load time, especially when adding modules and moving between tabs). My first thought is that Webjam seems very promising, but complicated to use and personalize/customize.

]]> By: Steve DeBuck http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8163 Steve DeBuck Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:34:09 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8163 There's a new start-page out there that I'm hot on right now. If you want to see a fresh and interesting new contender in this space, check out <a href="http://www.schmedley.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.schmedley.com</a> There’s a new start-page out there that I’m hot on right now. If you want to see a fresh and interesting new contender in this space, check out http://www.schmedley.com

]]> By: Aibek http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8003 Aibek Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:47:18 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-8003 @John when I first tried netvibes I got the same feeling however, after some what initially seemed as cluttered interface became efficient use of screen space. Give it a try. @John
when I first tried netvibes I got the same feeling however, after some what initially seemed as cluttered interface became efficient use of screen space. Give it a try.

]]> By: Craig http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-7994 Craig Sat, 24 Feb 2007 11:51:58 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/12-web-based-startpages-compared-the-winner-is/#comment-7994 You get funding you get "3" You remain independent you get "Orerlooked" You get funding you get “3″
You remain independent you get “Orerlooked”

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