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.

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• Williams-Sonoma

  Even if you don't have a backyard, you'll be eyeing the outdoor grills on Williams-Sonoma.com (July 2008)

• The Incredible Hulk

  Hollywood banks on its big summer blockbusters, so how is it using the Web to promote the latest Marvel movie? (June 2008)

• Business Objects

  Jargon heavy and a bit of a challenging read, the Business Objects site is nonetheless a standout when it comes to the Diamond community. (May 2008)

• 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)