Visual Aesthetics – 10
Talk Tech To Me has a very clean look, in spite of the amount of content in the blog. The colors come together very well – fonts, background, and images.

User Friendliness – 10
This blog is very easy to navigate. The content is very well organized, and all the relevant links are easy to find. There is also no problem with loading times.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
Talk Tech To Me tackles interesting and relevant information, making reading easy and enjoyable enough. Of course, the target audience is quite specific, so if you are not part of that, you might not agree with me. Nonetheless, the blog achieves its purpose for the audience in mind.

Useful Info – 10
Talk Tech To Me definitely contains tons of information that can be useful. The information is presented simply, making it easy to digest and apply.

Overall Experience - 10

Talk Tech To Me is a useful resource for people needing information on technology for business networks. More than what is presented in the posts, the reader discussions also add worth. This one’s a Gold Bloggy Award Winner!

Visual Aesthetics – 10
Top notch visuals! I think that there is an excellent balance between being girly and macho. Rachael manages to put forth the perfect image of motorcycling in my mind – sexy and exhilarating!

User Friendliness – 10
Fuzzy Galore is very easy to navigate. It is very easy on the eyes, and all the relevant links are found on the right. Additional links are found in posts, which make for easy access.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
I just loved browsing Fuzzy Galore! Rachael really has a passion for motorcycles and it shines through in each post. She writes well, and really engages her readers.

Useful Info – 10
Whether you’re a beginner or you’re a seasoned rider, you will find a lot of useful information in Fuzzy Galore. I like how Rachael includes all the necessary information for events such as the Cross Island MC – Long Island Timed Road Run. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and she makes it easy for her readers to get involved!

Overall Experience - 10

I totally get Fuzzy Galore! I grew up loving motorcycles, thanks to my Dad, and I find a kindred spirit in Rachael. Bias aside, this is really one great blog. Gold Bloggy Award Winner here!

Visual Aesthetics – 10
There is nothing more than one can ask for in terms of visual aesthetics. Imagination Soup is very well designed, with all the elements coming together perfectly to suit the theme. The colors and images are perfect and make for a clean but playful look.

User Friendliness – 10
Browsing Imagination Soup is so easy that you will not get lost at any point. I like how Melissa organizes her posts by categories, making it very convenient for readers to find what they want. There is no archives section, but there really is no need for it in this case as the organization of the content is quite good.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
Parents and teachers will find themselves devouring post after post in this blog. The entries are very well written, in an easy-to-read format. Reading enjoyment? Definitely perfect!

Useful Info – 10
Imagination Soup is a one-stop shop for those who are looking for material on education and learning – the fun way. Each post is loaded with practical information. Once again a perfect score.

Overall Experience - 10

One look at Imagination Soup and you’ll know that this blog is worthy of a Gold Bloggy Award . A closer look will not change your mind. Parents, make it a habit to visit this blog. Your children will be better off because of it!

Visual Aesthetics – 10
The visuals of Never Too Late Guitar are excellent! From the unique header to the brown-beige color theme, the blog is simply pleasing to look at. There is no shortage of images within the blog posts themselves. Great work!

User Friendliness – 10
Navigating Never Too Late Guitar is such an easy task. All the relevant links can be found either in the right column or at the top of the blog. Load times are a snap as well.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
I learned guitar when I was a kid, but never really became good at it. Needless to say, I enjoyed myself immensely as I was going through the posts in Never Too Late Guitar. I especially liked the awesome guitar pictures.

Useful Info – 10
There is a LOT – I repeat, a LOT – that you can pick up in this blog. True, Jeff may consider himself a beginner, but he is also right in saying that he has a lot to share with others.

Overall Experience - 10

I’m glad to say that we have another Gold Bloggy Award Winner! Guitar enthusiasts – whether you are a newbie or more experienced – Never Too Late Guitar should be in your bookmarks!

Visual Aesthetics – 10
I just love the header of The Daily Mind! A caricature of The Daily Minder is shown in the forefront and all sorts of other people are placed in the fuzzy background.

The overall look of the blog is very neat and clean – in perfect harmony with the intrinsic message that it wants to impart. There isn’t any clutter, and the reader is free to enjoy the whole visual experience.

User Friendliness – 10
The Daily Mind is very easy to navigate. The relevant links are easily found at the top of the page and in the right columns. I also didn’t have any problems with load time. More than this, the sleek looks of the blog made it very easy to read the posts.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
I only meant to read several posts quickly for evaluation purposes, but I ended up spending a whole lot more time than I thought I would. The Daily Minder writes simply, making it easy and enjoyable for readers, but at the same time the concepts are so weighty that you will not be able to help yourself from reading more.

Useful Info – 10
This is definitely the strongest point of The Daily Mind. Some of the concepts presented in the posts may seem like commonplace to some people, but once you start reading, you will find fresh insights – it’s like having a eureka! moment over and over again.

Overall Experience - 10

The Daily Mind is one blog that you absolutely have to bookmark and visit on a regular basis! It reminds you of the important things in life and points you in the right direction. For those of us who need a gentle push every now and then, here’s the blog that will help! A Gold Bloggy Award Winner, no doubt!

Visual Aesthetics – 10
The header of Davao Base is very eye-catching and relevant to the blog’s theme. The colors are bright and meld well with the over all visuals of the blog. The posts also come with relevant photos, making for a very good visual experience.

User Friendliness – 10
Davao Base is very easy to navigate as all the relevant links are found on the outermost columns. The archives and categories are arranged logically, making it easy to find posts. Other important links are interspersed within the posts themselves. As for the loading times, there is no problem.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
I have always wanted to pay Davao a visit, and I think that Davao Base will be my foremost resource when the time comes. The posts are well-written and provide easy reading.

Useful Info – 10
This is the strongest point of Davao Base. The blogger definitely knows what he is writing about and shares tons of useful information for those looking for the dish on Davao. Restaurants, movies, events, and other bits of news about Davao can be found here. Both locals and visitors will certainly appreciate the information that the blog offers.

Overall Experience - 10

We’ve got ourselves a Gold Bloggy Award Winner here. Davao Base is the perfect example of a blog showcasing a city and everything it has to offer. Travelers, check this blog out and you just might find yourself wanting to visit the city!

Visual Aesthetics – 9
Off To Europe has a very clean look. It has a plain white background that sets off the text very clearly. The simplicity is actually very pleasing to the eyes. There are also photos scattered in the blog posts, adding some splashes of color. The only suggestion that I have is for more photos to be included. A custom header would also be nice.

User Friendliness – 9
Off To Europe is very easy to use – all the necessary links and information can be found on the main page. There is a section for tags, categories, and recent posts, making it easy for the user to find whatever he is looking for. It would be good to find more links within the posts themselves for additional information from outside sources.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
I really like reading the posts in Off To Europe as they are well written and very simple. This makes the posts easy to read and finding information is a piece of cake!

Useful Info – 10
Off To Europe is packed with all sorts of information about traveling to European countries and cities. There are destination guides, attraction and sightseeing guides, and a lot more. I particularly like the fact that they come up with posts that are geared towards the budget traveler as well.

Overall Experience - 9

We have a silver winner here! Off To Europe is very informative and looks at various angles. Anyone who is interested in visiting Europe one of these days should bookmark this blog.

Visual Aesthetics – 10
I am not fond of using “z” for “s” but that aside, the visuals of Guitar Noize are great! The main background is black with a spattering of white blobs. The text background is plain white, making it easy to read. And the header-logo is obviously custom made. The posts themselves are also visually appealing, with relevant images included.

User Friendliness – 10
I have to say that Guitar Noize is very very easy to navigate. The clean look of the blog makes it a simple matter to find what you’re looking for. The posts also contain the necessary information for the reader to get where they want to go – from links to instructions, Jonathan provides these. More so, load times are not an issue.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
Easy reading! Any guitar enthusiast will love going through the posts in Guitar Noize as they are quite simple to understand, and the passion of the blogger just shines through. Mind you, this is not your run-of-the-mill teach-yourself-how-to-play-like-Eric-Clapton resource. You get to watch videos, read Jonathan’s take on all things guitar, and so much more.

Useful Info – 10
Very useful indeed! While I said up there that it is not a step by step tutorial on how to play the guitar, you will pick up tricks in this blog as well. And of course, there is a lot of trivia, which, while not “practical,” is quite important information to guitar lovers.

Overall Experience - 10

Nothing more needs to be said. Guitar Noize is a Gold Bloggy Award Winner!

Avant Gaudy
Avant Gaudy is one of the most unique fashion blogs that I have seen in a while. The name alone should give you an inkling of what is in store for you in this blog.

Visual Aesthetics – 10
Avant Gaudy makes use of a very simple template. Again, this is a perfect example of how simplicity can be of great beauty. Photos – lots of them – make up for the simplicity of the template. For someone who is not really into fashion, I was really taken with the visuals in this blog.

User Friendliness – 10
It is very easy to navigate this blog. There are relevant links within the posts. The archives and the categories are also very accessible in the right column. I did have some issues with page loading times, but I think that it was more due to my Internet connection, which has been acting up all day.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
As I said, I am not that into fashion but I did find myself reading on and on. More than the photos that caught my eyes, I did find tidbits of information in the text that were (surprisingly for me) enjoyable!

Useful Info – 10
People who do not think much of mainstream fashion should take a look at Avant Gaudy. There are tons of tips and ideas with regard to dressing and accessorizing yourself up!

Overall Experience - 10

There is no doubt about it, Avant Gaudy deserves a perfect score and to be a Gold Bloggy Award Winner! Fashionable people, fashionista wannabes, or people like me who do not know much about this world – Avant Gaudy just might hold what you need and want.

Visual Aesthetics – 9
The simple white template was made interesting with the use of a beautiful header and really nice pictures. The only problem is the right sidebar doesn’t render correctly (it’s shows up at the very bottom of the blog) in Internet Explorer messing up the otherwise pleasant look of the blog.

User Friendliness – 10
Easy to navigate with plenty of options for different search behavior (categories, tags, tag cloud, etc.). Social bookmarking is also made easy and clutter free thanks to the “I love social bookmarking” button at the end of each post.

Reading Enjoyment – 9
Just from reading the introductory email Deb sent I could already tell that her blog would make for a good read. I wasn’t disappointed. A personal blog chronicling daily activities but done in a way that allows even a stranger in.

Useful Info – 9
Nothing useful in terms of hard facts but still useful because the contents are mostly of every day issues (from unemployment and immigration to blog woes) that ordinary folks can relate to.

Overall Experience - 9
Relevant, honest, critical yet hopeful. It shows us that circumstance is not an excuse for not being able to go on with life. This blog is a must read.