For a well formatted website, I would choose Comixed.com. Though commonly used by high-schoolers and those looking for a quick joke, it exemplifies aspects of a "good" website. Because it covers such a wide area of comics, the key to this website is organization. Along the top navigation bar lies many tabs and toolbars, which prove very useful when browsing the various comics on the site. For those who know what they are looking for, the right hand navigation bar provides particular content areas that narrow the user's search even more. The search bar and the log-in area are easily accessible, the ladder making it more likely for users to become members. My only complaint would be the placement of advertisements on the web page. They significantly hinder the usability of the page, making navigation a hassle.
An unformatted website, though addictive, is Pinterest. This site has become my latest obsession, and is quickly spreading to women all over the US. The idea of the website is simple, thus the page is simple: pictures that lead to links-- little to no format required. It is equipped with 4 drop down menus and a search bar. Because this page is so simple, it leaves the focus on the endless stream of pictures flowing down the page. Although this is not technically "unformatted", it is surely very minimally formatted, thus may seem to be hard to navigate for some. I end up using the search bar for almost everything I am looking for. But BEWARE: if you are a female about to enter Pinterest for the first time, make sure you are prepared to be hooked!!!
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