Twitter's Suggestion Page = Lounge Area

The twitter's Suggestion Page gives new users, especially those very new to twitter, a breathing space. I believe it is a very good way for 'confused' users to unwind and at least get familiarized with the new surrounding.

If you have a web application which is a total new concept, a 'lounge area' like Suggestion page is a good way to make your users feel comfortable before tackling the unfamiliar grounds of your application.

PBWorks User Interface Really Works

I started using PBWorks when its name was still PBwiki (which at that time means peanutbutter wiki - I forgot the story behind it). I still remember I was with Xlibris at that time -- so that must be like 3 or 4 years ago. Of course, compared to how it looks now, it was crude back then but it works.

Last year, I got back to it for my freelance writing stint -- this time its official name is PBWorks. I used to save the articles I created. So I can access my articles online easily -- wherever I am: home, work, coffee shops. What struck me most at that time is how they arrange their Help page -- it was organized and 'intuitive.' I actually tried to copy how they organized their help page for the User's manual of the application I worked on last time.

So now, on my new task, I reacquaint myself again with PBWorks. And, wow! It simply blows me away. Every thing is just nicely put -- from a tech dodo's point of view. It simply looks relax.