Posted on Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 by Zach Shapiro
Splash is a platform that helps individuals and businesses design and publish event websites. The platform features several built-in tools that make it easier to maximize the impact of your event both before and after it occurs.
The Spaces is an architecture and design blog created by the London-based group VF Publishing. The focus on The Spaces is entirely on art, architecture, urbanism and design.
Pledgeling describes itself as “the easiest place to donate to charity online.” The site hosts tons of nonprofits and charitable causes on its platform, and once you have a Pledgeling account set up donating is as easy as clicking a few buttons.
The Evolution of the Web is an innovative visualization that tells the history of web browsers and technologies.
Above The Clouds is an interactive film in celebration of the Earth. The site provides amazing views of the Earth as seen from space, using images taken by NASA.
Flavorwire is a blog covering all types of cultural news. The site contains news and commentary on all types of pop culture, written in a smart and informative tone by a talented editorial staff.
Edjing is a mobile app that allows you to mix tracks from your phone like a DJ.
The craft beer movement is burgeoning around the world, but the United States still has one of the strongest craft beer communities. The site includes explanatory guides to different types of craft beer, with tips about style, draught quality, and tasting.
29 ‘N Under is an online store with clothes, shoes and accessories for less than $29. Everything in the store is priced at or beneath that number, making it easy and affordable to be fashion-forward.
WAYN is a social network connecting like minded global travelers to share their experiences. It’s one of the best ways for frequent travelers to stay in touch with friends and family, connect with each other, and learn about the places they’re going and want to visit.
Live Learn Evolve is a blog that helps you better explore and experience life.
Code Combat teaches you how to program through a fun, multiplayer game. Rather than offering instruction through guided lessons or video lectures, CodeCombat teaches you as you play through a game.
Must See Places is a travel website that strips away all of the unnecessary information that you might find on sites like TripAdvisor or Lonely Planet. Rather than being bogged down with reviews, hotel and restaurant recommendations, Must See Places gets straight to the point.
Old NYC is an interactive website that takes you through the history of New York City using authentic photographs from all different periods of time.
Worldpackers helps you find unique places where you can exchange your skills for accommodation. The site helps you find places where you can stay for free, although you have to pay with the currency of offering your host a new skill.
Hoffice encourages people to create free, communal work spaces in their homes.
American Genius tells the stories of the world’s greatest rivalries. The site doesn’t just tell you about people like Steve Jobs or Thomas Edison, however. It pits rivals like William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer or Steve Jobs and Bill Gates against each other, showing how their antagonistic relationships fueled each other’s creativity and progress.
Lingvist is a new language-learning platform that aims to help you learn faster and more effectively.
Screenshot of GuruShots website – 24 Feb. 2015
Gurushots is a platform for photographers with a competitive side. The site hosts several different types of photography challenges, all of which are free to join but could result in a monetary reward.
