Web User - UK (2019-05-29)

We review thisfortnight’s best new and relaunched websites and

rate them for content, design and features

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Custom PC

custompc.raspberrypi.org

Ourformer sister magazine,Custom PC,

is nowownedbythecompany behind

the Raspberry Pi mini PC. Not only has it

relaunched the publication, but the

website also has a new home.Atthe time

of writing, therewasn’t much in theway

ofcontent aside from afew articles from

the magazine and an opportunityto

subscribe or buy acopy. But, if other

Raspberry Pi-affiliated websites are

anythingtogoby, wecanexpect a lot of

contenttobe posted regularly and, since

each piece can be shared on social

media andcommented on, it should

attract acommittedcommunity.

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The Wives of

Westminster

http://www.thewivesofwestminster.com
The Wives ofWestminster is arather odd
new blog, launchedbyNevena Bridgen,
who is marriedtotheConservative MP
AndrewBridgen. It looks great and is
packed with posts emboldened with
eye-catching headlines and photos. But
given that manywomen are MPs in their
own right, the premise andcontentfeel
a tadregressive – the Oh My God!
section,for instance,looksataccessories
and home décor.Still, it’s easyto
navigateandyou can sign uptoan email
newsletterfor updates on the latest
posts, and share articles on social media.

Barnard Castle

http://www.barnardcastle.org.uk

Barnard Castle is a small markettown in

County Durham with big ambitions.By

creating awebsite aimedattourists, it

hopestobetter open itselftotheworld

and it does sobyconcentrating onkey

attractions accompaniedbyimpressive

photographs both old and new.The site

displaysa potted history of thetown

with linkstothevariousvenues and a list

of nearbyattractions.The major problem

is navigation: there is no menu soyou

havetokeep scrolling up and downto

find whatyou need. On the plus side,

however, there’s anexcellent free app,

offering photos and an audiowalk.

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