May 18, 2012

The Social Gaming Experience

Social Network GamesThere are loads of companies out there looking at ways to improve and add onto social networking sites and gaming is one of the things that interest users the most so when we were told about a new social gaming website we thought we’d check out there website and put together a review so here’s what we thought about yazino.com.

About The Website
For anyone who uses Facebook you have probably all been inundated with friends playing Mafia Wars or Farmville so when someone talks to us about social gaming we think about these but Yazino.com is completely different.

Basically the site offers casino games that you can create your own table and play online with friends. The site has all the usual things you would expect such as connecting to Facebook and similar but where this is different is that the games are designed for fun rather than money. You basically sign in using Facebook or similar, set up the table and invite your friends.

Playing through the media of social networks means that users can compete against people they know and also practice tactics for those late night face to face games.

What We Thought
Yazino.com is different from any other social gaming websites we’ve seen so far and we quite liked it. It means that you can play with literally hundreds of people if you want to (and don’t have to lose the shirt off your back). If you want to play social casino games we’d suggest you take a look at Yazino.com

Don’t Just Turn up The Volume

Discounted Hearing AidsIt doesn’t matter how old you are hearing problems can affect all ages and sexes. Many people don’t look for ways to correct problems either because hearing aids on the NHS can be large and difficult to use or they just don’t want people to know they have a problem so a website that was launched earlier this year by the founders of Glassesdirect is aiming promote and sell hearing aids at significantly discounted prices. Called Hearingdirect.com we’ve done a quick review of their website.

About The Website
When you first visit the Hearingdirect.com website you see they have a built in hearing checker which we thought was quite good. The checker is designed for users to see if they need hearing aids rather than sort out their prescription but is a good guide to knowing if you may have a problem. We ran through the test which took about 3 minutes and were glad to see they don’t bombard you with emails afterwards (you do need to put in your email address).

The website itself offers a wide range of makes and models as well as other hearing related products from amplified phones through hearing protection (for those people who work in noisy areas)

What We Thought
The Hearingdirect.com website is very clear and to the point. They don’t try and replace a visit to the doctors but with the significant savings they can offer it means that people can get hold of unobtrusive hearing aids at a fraction of the cost they would normally pay.

For more information please visit Hearingdirect.com

The Only Place For The Royal Honeymoon

When we started looking at wedding type websites we came across quite a few sites out there that were really just standard holiday websites with a few different pictures and we wanted to find something that was a bit more exclusive but also gave some excellent reviews of the options so when we came across 101honeymoons.co.uk we thought it was only right to review their website.

About The Website
To start with this is definitely not the site to go to if you are after a package holiday as it is all about exclusivity for those couples who want to relax and enjoy their first few weeks of married life after the hassle of organising a wedding. As the name suggests 101honeymoons.co.uk does just that, gives suggestions for just a few destinations and resorts that are on offer.

Using the website is very easy, you just put in your requirements including the type of thing you want to do and where in the world and then the website automatically selects some of their recommendations. Then, instead of trying to do the hard sell, they give details of the honeymoon and what you can expect and simply pass you straight through to the provider. After reading a few of the reviews you will quickly see why this is the top website for exclusive honeymoons especially as everything is written in house by the team at 101honeymoons.co.uk who are experienced holiday and travel writers so they know what they are talking about. After that the choice is up to you.

What We Think
We were quite mesmerised by the website as 101honeymoons.co.uk have really taken their time putting together the list. The site offers a good range of choice without swamping users with information.

We’d recommend anyone who is looking for a honeymoon to visit 101honeymoons.co.uk

Wedding Luxury

Lets be honest you only have to pick up a newspaper to see that weddings are the hot topic of the moment (and will be until April next year!!)so we’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon a little bit and review a couple of wedding websites for our readers who may be thinking of planning their big day. The first of the websites we’ve decided to review is 5starweddingdirectory.com.

About The Website
5Starweddingdirectory.com is aiming to be a bit of a store front for all things to do with weddings. They don’t actually sell anything through the site but what they are doing is providing a very nice breakdown of all the aspects of wedding planning and then you can look for suppliers in each of the areas.

The site itself is nicely laid out and there are loads of different sections to look at as you would expect. Also by breaking everything down into different categories it actually makes a very handy wedding planner so if you are organising your big day just go down the list a tick off things as you get them sorted.

For most people the venue is one of the most important things to find and they have a very nice search feature in this section which allows you to select by region so wherever you are there are always a few choices. Each of the companies listed have their own page so you can get some more information and then contact them directly.

What We Think
We liked the website as it had lots of content and with so many categories they have pretty much thought of everything so it helps take a bit of stress out of the planning. Obviously we don’t think William and Kate will be checking out the listings but you never know!!

If you are planning your big day take a look at 5Starweddingdirectory.com

One For Coffee Drinkers

Reusable Coffee CupsOK, we’re going to admit straight away that this isn’t exactly a website review, more a product with a rather cool website. Called Keepcup.com they sell trendy thermos coffee mugs that you add your own personal touch to.

About The Website
Keepcup.com is aiming to reduce the number of paper cups thrown away each year in the UK by promoting reusable mugs that are designed to be both striking in colour and also environmentally friendly. Taking a look around their website you will see that there is lots of information on the environmental aspects of throw away cups from all those coffee shops on the high street but the really neat thing we like is the design your own function.

Basically if you want you can add your own flair to the mug by changing the colours – when you go through the design process you can select the size and then the colour for up to four parts of the mug (or just buy a ready designed one). The cost may seem a little bit high at £8.60 but many of the leading coffee bars now give a discount if you bring in your own mug so it rapidly pays for itself (and helps the environment).

What We Think
We liked the way the Keepcup.com website was clear and simple as well as offering the design your own service. It provides a green alternative to throw away cups and we’ve been assured that the mugs are well designed and of the highest quality.

To get your Keepcup simply visit Keepcup.com

Support When It Is Needed Most

For many of us knowing what to do when a loved one dies can be very difficult so there are now a number of companies offering online probate services. Although it’s not really possible to review their website we thought we’d give a mention to Probatesupermarket.com who are one of the leaders in the field.

About The Website
The Probatesupermarket.com website is aimed at providing probate services online to users instead of the traditional use of solicitors. They help handle all the financial and administrative tasks after someone dies and then supports customers through the process. Having taken a few minutes to look around their website they do give a very clear outline of what the tasks are and then ensure that they are carried out.

What We Think
Probate is something none of us can avoid and the thing we liked about the website is that everything is spelt out with fixed costs associated with it. For those in need of their services it is well worth giving them a call or having a look at the website although we do advise you to shop around and before signing any contracts ensure that you know what you are getting.

For more information visit Probatesupermarket.com