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The good, the bad, and everything in between.

Some sites have it all—striking visuals, compelling content, and a user-friendly design. Read these reviews to find out who does what well—or not.

Have a site you'd like us to review? Write to us at siteseeing@tendocom.com.

  • CharlesSchwab.com

    Schwab.com offers a ton of value, but misses out on some profitable opportunities. (April 2008)
  • Hallmark.com

    For nearly 100 years, Hallmark has been a trusted brand in America, but now it's time for Hallmark.com to morph into a brand of the 21st century. (March 2008)
  • Autodesk.com

    Autodesk.com provides an online experience that is not unlike its product--easy to operate if you know how to do it. If you don't, you're kinda out of luck. (February 2008)
  • Target.com

    Just like a Target store, you can find lots of stuff you need at Target.com, and a lot more stuff you don't need. (December 2007)
  • Helio.com

    Don't call it a website. (October 2007)
  • NBC.com

    Eight years on, NBC's online vision becomes a reality. (September 2007)
  • Major League Baseball (MLB.com)

    The official site for Major League Baseball, MLB.com offers users an all-star Web experience. (July 2007)
  • Netflix

    It’s good for a rough cut, but Netflix.com needs a little more time in the editing room. (June 2007)
  • OSH (Orchard Supply Hardware)

    One thing's for sure: There's a writer over at the OSH headquarters. We're just not sure if there's a marketer or a webmaster. (April 2007)
  • Adobe Solutions

    We first reviewed Adobe's Solutions portal in March 2005—two years later we check in on their progress. (February 2007)
  • RedEnvelope

    Pretty to look at, lovely to behold, but once you're inside, it gets pretty old. (January 2007)
  • Palm

    An attractive, charming, but fair-weathered friend—great until you need some help. (October 2006)
  • Bungie

    Bungie.net cements an already deep product loyalty. (August 2006)
  • Puma

    Excessive Flash and pop-ups overshadow Puma.com's cool cachet. (May 2006)
  • HANNspree

    HANNspree's website isn't nearly as cool as the company's fabulous TVs. (April 2006)
  • eHarmony

    Love for thinking folks. That's eHarmony's niche, promoting the idea of "true compatibility." (February 2006)
  • REI Adventures

    REI Adventures earns points with beautiful images, bold headlines, and lively teasers. (December 2005)
  • Cisco/Executive Thought Leadership

    Cisco.com boasts substantial breadth and depth, but search and navigation need a facelift. (October 2005)
  • La-Z-Boy

    Sit back, relax, and enjoy La-Z-Boy's well-organized website, which covers all the bases. (July 2005)
  • Starbucks

    Starbucks.com goes down like a cuppa joe, but it's not the place to buy coffee. (May 2005)
  • Club Nokia

    Poor usability and confusing links hide Club Nokia's solid product information. (March 2005)
  • BEA Systems—SOA Center

    BEA's site contains great information about SOA, but navigating to it can be problematic. (March 2005)
  • Sara Lee

    More value-add content would make Sara Lee's website a bit sweeter. (March 2005)
  • The Home Depot

    From buying guides to calculators to design tools, HomeDepot.com offers reasons to return. (February 2005)

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