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How Stuff Works has the great challenge off providing alot of information about a range of subjects in a uniform way. While articles are still simple- consiting of a combination of links, images and text- they are structured well, with key points at the start- links directly to the information you were looking for- and very clear diagrams. You don't have to be a web designer to make a clear and effective webpage.

Choice is quite alot like How Stuff Works, as it provides alot of information about alot of different subjects in a clear, accessible and straightforward way. If you don't know, Choice is a independent product analysis company- that helps consumers choose the right product, and informs them on what to look for. Its a great resource for anyone which wants to make a sizable investment in a washing machine or laptop- but also want there investment to be an informed one as well. It makes use of simple colour schemes, tables, bold text, bullet points clear links and summary headers. It also provides a shorter version of most articles so people can just get a general idea of what to look for. Its nothing flash- but looks good, just makes great use of basic information principles that have existed within the medium of print for quite sometime.

Instructables is a brilliant site. It provides a template for people to produce how to guides for the DIY kind of guy. It could be a simple guide to painting on your guitar or a far complicated one like making your own drawing tablet. It does it by providing tools and resources for the writer of the guide- to create an effective guide. Its all so very web 2.o.