It should come as no surprise that this year’s Web Business 50 judges spent a lot of time online. Between visits to serious news and technology sites, they occasionally wandered, landing on some lesser-known, off-the-wall Web addresses. Here is a sampling of their favorite sites that didn’t make it into the Web Business 50 winners’ list but offer (besides entertainment value) some compelling lessons. Website What it does Idea you can steal Dancing Paul, www.dancingpaul.com Paul struts his stuff to tunes ranging from Michael Jackson’s “Beat it” to “Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats. Site visitors control Paul’s arm and leg movements as well as background scenes and backup dancers. Use interactive Web technologies to keep surfers hooked. The Dialectizer, www.rinkworks.com/dialect Instantly converts English text to several comic dialects from Cockney to “Swedish Chef.” Hilarious. Quick response time for any Web application keeps visitors coming back. New England Lost Ski Areas Project, www.nelsap.org Chronicles the history of now-defunct New England ski areas. Well-organized and researched content will create a Web following, no matter how obscure the topic. Web Economy BS Generator, www.dack.com/web/bullshit.html Makes fun of technology jargon with an application that instantly generates hilarious phrases. Add clever and fun applications to your website to create a loyal following. Guess the Dictator/Sitcom Character, www.smalltime.com/dictator.html A just-for-fun site that offers a “Who am I?” quiz for sitcom and current events aficionados. Know your audience. The Onion, www.theonion.com Satirizes the daily news. Clean presentation and sharp content plus humor equals Web success. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management brandpost Sponsored by SAP When natural disasters strike Japan, Ōita University’s EDiSON is ready to act With the technology and assistance of SAP and Zynas Corporation, Ōita University built an emergency-response collaboration tool named EDiSON that helps the Japanese island of Kyushu detect and mitigate natural disasters. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor Dec 07, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe