The smart (website) reviewer

Mention the phrase search engine or web directory and the first word that springs to mind is either Yahoo! or Google.

The more astute Internet users may mutter “Ask Jeeves.” The fact remains that when a person wants to go through any web directory of links pertaining to various categories he only select those websites which are used over and over again.

There are, however, a myriad websites around the Internet which feature web directories. And although these directories have much the same categories as those of the high-profile websites like; Yahoo, it doesn’t make them any less in either quality or functionality. One of the high points of these lesser-known websites is their one feature which can make you a pro in writing website reviews.

One such website is Illumirate. The unusual name is derived from the word illumination which is the reason behind the tag line of the website which reads, “Lighting your way through the web.”

So what makes this website different? At the outset, it may seem like a waste of time to go through it but considering the number of links in each category is far less than what a person would find in more popular websites. But if you notice carefully, you’ll find a review beneath each website. Where does this review come from? The answer is ‘link editor’.

Yes, link editing is one of the major means through which the website keeps itself updated and inundated with new and improved links to websites. Illumirate editors are no different. They keep a watch out for interesting websites and the minute they find one which fits the bill, they write a small review, keeping in view the extensive guidelines of the Illumirate. The name and description along with the URL of the website is submitted for a review by the senior editors, and if it is approved, the website is put up in the appropriate category.

The categories, however, are also decided by editors. When they stumble upon a good website, they have to ensure that they know which category it would be suitable for. For that, they have to be well-versed in all the different categories which are on Illumirate.

All those internet users who have some extra time on their hands and would like to share their wealth of links with others can avail this feature of the website, by using the on-site form to apply for the position of an Illumirate editor. All that is needed is a sample website review so that your expression and language skills can be evaluated.

Of course, not everyone is interested in becoming a link editor. If you are one of those who aren’t interested in sharing websites, maybe you just want some extra publicity for your own website. And it wouldn’t hurt to have it featured in Illumirate’s directory. So while you are here, you can access the link submission form. There are some extensive guidelines which you must follow to ensure that your website is accepted and put up. You also must know the relevant category in which your website is to be featured.

And finally, all those who access this website mainly to surf and find new websites can browse all the different categories to hunt down quality websites. There are also some pretty interesting categories ranging from education and social issues to travel and security.

Visit www.illumirate.com to learn more about reviewing.