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The Internet is a powerful tool to get your company recognised. If used properly, you will find that there is so much you can do with the web which can completely work in your advantage.

At present people are trying to create the most creative and popular websites to stand out from the crowd. Using a bit of creativity, quirky content and link building, many companies are more likely to find that optimising their website will increase their profile and status on the Internet.

However there are websites out there that stand out from the crowd simply because their business is so out there that trying to compete would be strange.

We have found the top 10 weird sites that you really need to know about and try out.
1.    Crazy Thoughts
Ever wanted to ask a question but feel embarrassed to ask it? Well vent your questions on the crazy thoughts website.
2.    VeryGross.com
This website has a host of different links to other websites featuring very gross stuff like virtual vomits, curses burps etc.
3.    Stupid.com
Features a collection of stupid pics, images, cartoons, articles.
4.    Rotten.com
This website offers a range of disgusting and gruesome pictures leaving the viewer with a not so truly pleasant experience.
5.    Not Mensa: Society of Idiots
Designed to measure the stupidity of idiots. Members of the site have an IQ less than 78.2 and can share pointless hobbies.
6.    Dirtysounding.com
This website features a huge list of names (of people) which sound dirty.
7.    Worstjobs.com
The website receives letters from all around the world about people who are working in the worst jobs in the world.
8.    FunBureau.com
This is the first organisation that solves the question of what happens to missing socks. It also offers support for the lonely sock.
9.    Om Nom Nom Nom
This weird website offers you a range of pictures to look at and says you should say, ‘Om Nom Nom Nom’ while looking at them. If you are not saying it while looking at the pictures then you are doing it wrong.
10.    Sendinsults.com

“You are so dumb; you need a recipe to boil water.” This website allows you to send insults to your family and friends.
To make sure your website stands out from the crowd we recommend you use an online pr company like CustardMedia.co.uk.
We have a host of different skills and techniques to get you and your website to number one on Google.
For more information visit www.custardmedia.co.uk.

Don’t just use your own or business name in any random font in place of a logo. A solely typographical logo only works when it has an underlying message about your brand. A font that has not been given much thought can give the wrong impression about your business and says nothing about the character of your brand.

Don’t just use initials. Having your personal initials or those of the company name placed into an oval, circle or diamond shape for example, does not portray anything positive about your USP or brand promise.

Don’t use an image that portrays the opposite to what your business service and ethos are all about.

Don’t use inappropriate colours for your business genre. Using the wrong colours will give the wrong impression of your brand.

Don’t have Brand Communications with inconsistent styles or that are sending out mixed messages about your brand as this does not give a good impression of your product/service.

The above list of DON’TS are common mistakes.

It is important that you give a lot of thought to your brand image as this is what people will see first and instantly judge you on. If you have a well thought out brand image that reflects your business you will show your clients that you are professional company to use and that you stand out from your competitors.

It is also essential that you keep your brand image consistent through different applications. If you don’t then this portrays your business as untrustworthy and inconsistent which isn’t what customers and clients want to see.

A company that can create a professional and creative logo as well as give you the means to use across all areas of your business is corporate logo design company Moo Creations.

The business logo design company are currently offering a fantastic logo and design package saving businesses hundreds of pounds while creating a professional brand image.

For more information visit www.moocreations.co.uk.

We have all stumbled across some rather rubbish websites in our time and wonder who the hell made this and why the hell have they done nothing with it since.

Yes this thought runs through the minds of millions of people as well as infuriating the minds of the web designers at the corporate web design company Sizzle Media.

Well the web design Manchester based company had a scour round the World Wide Web to find you the worst website designs out there, and boy did they find them.

We really can’t justify these web designs and don’t expect you to either. So just sit back and relish in the knowledge that if you use Sizzle Media your website will be a million miles ahead of this.

Space is the place

Upon entering this website your eyes will draw immediately to one of two things. The rocket-launch gif image from 1992 or the floating head of the patron saint; the departed Mr Head.

Both are hideous but at least you can laugh at the head in the sky.

A lovely world

A lovely world but not a lovely website. No these ‘not able to abbreviate or condense sentences group’ titled there website, ‘Discover some of the most beautiful places in the world through Domonique’s photos.’ Catchy!

Geocities

This website is specifically designed to annoy you or give you a seizure.  Its shocking design makes you feel ill the second you arrive at it that you don’t want to stay on any longer. Just what you want to attract customers. In fact we couldn’t even tell you what this website was for as we felt sick after one second of being on it.

Your website is the hub of your online business; it is the virtual representation of your company whether your company exists physically or not. When you are doing business online, people cannot see you physically like how they could if they were dealing with an offline company. Hence, people do judge you by your covers. This is where a good design comes in.

Imagine if you are running an offline company. Would you allow your salespersons to be dressed in shabby or casual clothes when they are dealing with your customers? By making your staff wear professionally, you are telling your customers that you do care about quality. This works simply because first impressions matter.

Similarly, the same case is with your website. If your website is put together shabbily and looks like a 5 minute “quick fix”, you are literally shouting to your visitors that you are not professional and you do not care for quality.

On the opposite, if you have a totally professional looking website layout, you are giving your visitors the perception that you have given meticulous attention to every detail and you care about professionalism. You are organised, focused and you really mean business.

On the other hand, you should also have anything related to your company well designed. From business cards to letterheads to promotional brochures, every little bit matters. This is because as you grow your business, these items become the face of your business. Once again, think of the “salesperson dressed shabbily” anology, and you will get my point.