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In Defence of Reciprocity
by Ken & Maureen Lussey, Webmasters
The Médaille d'Or for Web Site Excellence
15 November 1999
"Are there valid reasons for insisting that a site displays your award before you give it a permanent place in your award scheme," ask Ken & Maureen. This article offers three reasons why winning sites should be required to display the award and link back. It concludes that the credibility of an award scheme is based on and enhanced by the quality of the sites that display the award. |
10 Steps to Starting an Award Program
by Tom Speer, Webmaster
Fortress Web Design and Hosting
1 November 1999
This article discusses the steps that are necessary to develop a successful award program. "It is pretty easy to see what makes some web awards stand out from the masses," says Tom. "The best awards offer both quality and credibility." He gives you detailed advice on motivation, criteria, procedures, award icons and standards, which are keys to establishing quality and credibility. |
Award Spammers – a Pain in the…
by Tyron Montgomery, Webmaster
X-PLOSIVE web-design
15 October 1999
"Many people ignore the criteria," says Tyron. "Instead of complaining we should help ourselves." This article tells you how to find out if applicants are reading your criteria and what steps to take if they don't. It also offers advice on other topics, such as award graphics and the design of your Award Site. |
In Search of Web Excellence
by Míc Miller, Webmaster
Beeline Publications
1 October 1999
This article traces the history of awards from the original "hot" and "cool" sites to the present day "elite" awards. It discusses the author's efforts to quantify web excellence and develop an award program that gets applicants to examine their work with a critical eye. "I felt great for ... helping others search for web excellence," says Míc, "and recognizing those who had found it." |
Earning Awards for Your Website!
by David Bancroft, Webmaster
Award Sites! - Guide and Ratings
1 October 1999
This article discusses the design of your website, the characteristics of winning sites, and writing your descriptions."The attitude of winning an award is wrong," says David. "It must be earned." Since judging websites for awards is a subjective process, "even the best sites will not receive every award." |
Observations of a Terminal Realist
by Craig Lindberg, Chairman
Chicago Internet Review
8 September 1999
This article presents a hierarchy of award seekers and discusses the characteristics of each level within the hierarchy; the implications of the different levels for the awards community; universal standards for awards; the future impact of money; and the role of award givers in the changing world of awards. "We need to remember that it's all about helping others," says Craig, "and it's about having fun." |
In Days Of Olde, When Knights Were <B>...
by Gazoo, Webmaster
Gazoo's Gold
22 August 1999
"I am concerned about the future of award programs," says Gazoo. This article discusses the evolution of awards and some of the new methods for selecting winners. "If awards are to survive as the real pat on the back ... then we have to do some serious re-thinking about the way we present our awards." |
It's Fun; But Get Serious
by Jeff Clark, Webmaster
Internet Brothers: Helpware for the Cybercommunity
14 August 1999
This article discusses motives for applying for awards, and why you should examine your own; why mass submissions for awards are meaningless; how to get acquainted with the reviewers; and why you should research Award Sites before you apply for their awards. "Do your homework," advises Jeff. |
Internet Awards: Setting the Standards
by Wally Gross, Webmaster
Surfers Choice Internet Awards
14 August 1999
This article discusses the absence of global standards for judging websites for awards; it proposes a list of reasonable standards; and it explains why some sites should not qualify for awards. "An award site should at least look the part," says Wally, and he tells you how to recognize a quality Award Site. |
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