1. layout 30pts: This is my biggest killer. The layout is the first thing any xanga user sees when they enter a site. Usually, whenever I go to a site & instantly hate how the layout looks like, I do not even bother looking at the content. Expect to lose points if you did not make the layout on your own also. I will be the most strict in this section.
2. Name 5pts: It is always good to have a name that tells what you provide but more importantly, I am looking for a name that is original, creative, and stands out on its own.
3. content 10pts: Is your content original or have I seen it around many times already?
4. Organization/Neatness 10pts: Self explainable. This section also includes if your site is easy to navigate; for example: there is not tons of tiny, confusing scroll boxes all over the place.
5. Grammar 5pts: If you tYPe lyke dizz or can not spel corectly, expect to get a 0 on this one
6. Popularity 10pts: Do you have a lot of subscriptions and comments? Do people leave gracious messages? I will always keep in mind how long you have been opened.
7. Updates 5pts: Again, self explainable.
8. Overall Originality 20pts: This is another important section. Your site needs to be able to stand out from the rest while still looking good to score good points on this one.
9. Mechanics 5pts: Do all of your links work? Do all of your pictures show up?
10. Extra Credit 5pts: This is a little extra boost I give to any deserving sites for whatever reason.
HIGHTEST POSSIBLE SCORE: 105/100

A+100-105
A  99-94
A- 93-90
B+89-88
B  87-84
B- 83-80
C+79-77
C 76-74
C-73-70
& so on

KP's Critique [9.14.07]
1. layout 20pts/30pts: Right away I took away points because you didn’t make your layout yourself. The penguin layout seems very…random. It doesn’t have any connection to your site. I like the fonts but there’s wayyy too many. Georgia, century gothic, times new roman, AND Bradley hand!? The layout is not original.
2. Name 5pts/5pts: Love it! Very unique!
3. content 10pts/10pts: Great job. You have tons of sites to choose from-more than any other directory site I have seen around.
4. Organization/Neatness 6pts/10pts: Consider adding scroll boxes for single, double, and triple. I have to scroll down what seems like forever to get to the end of the page. I would also consider limiting your fonts down to two so the text looks a bit neater. I do, however, appreciate how you put a lot of your info in the drop down buttons.
5. Grammar 5pts/5pts: Looks good here!
6. Popularity 10pts/10pts: You have many subscribers! & just looking at how many sites you have listed, that definitely proves your site is pretty well-known!
7. Updates 5pts/5pts: It looks like you update almost everyday. Good job!
8. Overall Originality 12pts/20pts: The way you organized sites into single, double, triple was a creative idea. I had to dock points though because you did not make your own layout. The drop down buttons are seen around everywhere.
9. Mechanics 5pts/5pts: With all the links you have, it is surprising that everything shows up okay!
10. Extra Credit 4pts/5pts: This is the most EC I have ever gave out: I give you props for setting up this successful site. You seem to put a lot of time and effort into it!
TOTAL SCORE: b- 82%

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Angie's Critique [9.11.07]
1. layout 26pts/30pts:At first glance I really like the layout. I love the wide entries and the background color—they are somethings you do not see often. I love how everything is simple. However, I suggest a different font for your title. I think a bolder, font that matches with your site would look better.
2. Name 1pt/5pts: The name seems completely…random. It has nothing to do with what you provide. That isn’t even a huge issue with me. Mostly, your name doesn’t stand out enough. If I saw your name in a blogring, I would ignore it, thinking it was a personal site.
3. content 10pts/10pts: I love all the icons you display. You have a lot to look at on each entry. I also love the quotes you put at the end of entries. They seem to be quotes that you really like yourself. I like them a lot also.
4. Organization/Neatness 10pts/10pts: Very neat. You keep things uncluttered and simple.
5. Grammar 5pts/5pts: Everything looks good here!
6. Popularity 10pts/10pts: You have many subscribers and comments.
7. Updates 3pts/5pts: I like how you have a blog that records your latest updates. I took off points, however, since the last time you updated was only the 4^th.
8. Overall Originality 16pts/20pts: Overall your site is pretty unique from the font you use, the div width, color choice, etc. I love how the links look when I hover over them. I also notice that you made the layout yourself. Good job! I can’t really find much to rip you on here except the tiny stuff. ‘Ohseven,’<3’, ‘sister sites’, and a few of your quotes are kind of overused all over the place.
9. Mechanics 5pts/5pts: Everything is working great
10. Extra Credit 4pts/5pts: Overall, fantastic site!
TOTAL SCORE: a- 90/100

You are my first A! Great Job! Your name will remain on the star sites column forever!

Jenn's Critique [9.11.07]
1. layout 23pts/30pts: Overall, I am liking your layout. The background is nice & I think you have good color choices. I had to subtract some points because you did not make it on your own. I also do not understand your title. It does not relate to anything on your site.
2. Name 5pts/5pts: I think you chose a very creative name. It stands out on its own because its different, yet shows what you provide.
3. content 10pts/10pts: Can’t give you any less than full credit here. Your icons are amazing. I can’t believe you make so many by yourself. They look really good. You also provide a good selection every update.
4. Organization/Neatness 9pts/10pts: Overall, very neat and organized. I can navigate easily around the site. Just little things bothered me, for example, how your title didn’t line up with the other divs.
5. Grammar 5pts/5pts: Everything looks good here
6. Popularity 5pts/10pts: For being open for a bit less than a month, I still would expect more subscribers. All of your comments are nice but you hardly get any comments.
7. Updates 3pts/5pts: I can’t tell for sure how often you update. It just seems like you do not update very often considering the fact that you have 3 entries.
8. Overall Originality 14pts/20pts: Your icons are original but your layout isn’t. You didn’t make the layout yourself. Plus, I have seen many xangas similar to yours at other sites.
9. Mechanics 5pts/5pts: Everything looks fine here.
10. Extra Credit 3pts/5pts: Can’t believe you made so many of these awesome icons yourself.
TOTAL SCORE: B- 82/100

Good Job! The best score yet!