Today's featured site is a great example of ways you can use different add-ons to make your site awesome! Pyromatic.net is the Official Site of the band Pyromatic.

Starting under the name Vaigas in 2004, Pyromatic has been known for their rocking performances and their "attention to detail songwriting approach." Their attention to detail is also evident in their website. The site is incredibly easy to navigate and with the home page giving news updates about the band, it is easy to keep their visitors in the loop.

The guys at Pyromatic have also made great use of add-ons like Flickr and various social add-ons. Their Flickr album is full of pictures of the band and merchandise and you can easily share their page through a variety of social channels or see their Facebook wall right on their page.

Check out Pyromatic today - if not for the music (which you should check out anyway!), but for the awesome web design.  

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Today we are spotlighting one of the many educational sites on Tripod. Shirley Sinacore has a doctorate in Educational Leadership and multiple degrees in mathematics and education. The website, "Math Rules!" is a perfect resource for anyone who wants more tips about math from basic algebra to trig.

One of the most interesting sections of the website is "Math Anxiety." One of my colleagues has professed that she definitely has math anxiety and loved the fact that this website validates her feelings (also, it lets her know that she's not alone!). Each section has great links referring you to in depth explanations and guides to different rules and equations. 

So math might not be your favorite thing, but this website is still awesome and worth checking out! Visit it today. 

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Sorry that this post is delayed, but better late than never! Today's featured site is all about the FD Cam - a camera that firefighters can attach to their helmets to record when they're out on a call.

When asked why he thought we should feature his site, Scott from FD Cam said, "Our site is an interactive multi product retail site. We've paid explicit attention to detail & for a very minimal cost we have produced a website that far exceeds our expectations AND looks better than a lot of the expensive hosts we've researched. Not to mention, our site just plain looks bad ass!" Couldn't have said it better ourselves, Scott!

Even if you're not a fire fighter, the site is pretty interesting to look at. There are videos taken with the cam that anyone would find interesting. Check it out today at FDCam.com! 

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Attention premium Tripod subscribers! You are now able to chat with our customer support team using Live Chat. When you are logged into your account, you can access chat through the navigation bar.

Chat hours are Monday - Friday, 12 PM - 6 PM Eastern Standard Time. As always, you can still call our customer service team with the phone number that can be found on the "Help" page when logged in. Phone Support hours are 7 days a week, 10 AM - 10 PM EST. And of course, you can always drop us a line by submitting a ticket. 

Keep checking in for updates about chat hours, as we hope to increase the availability of chat in the future. 

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This week's site was chosen based on its attractive design, ease of navigation, and the fact that there are two identical French and English sites! Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild is based out of Quebec (hence the alternative French site). If you are in the dark about what "Hooking" is, it is a fun way to create rugs, usually with great designs, using a hook tool and strands of yarn.

Check out the Featured section or the Gallery to see some fantastic examples. Some of the members of the Guild create their rugs with such detail, it's shocking to think it's just a rug! 

Definitely check out the website to see the different rugs that they have created plus to see the excellent design and layout. Visit the site at beaconsfieldrughooking.com or beaconsfieldrughooking.com/fr/ for the French version!

Don't forget to vote for your favorite site from the month of April for the site of the month! Vote now!

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Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012 5:12 AM PDT

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Do you love movies that terrify and gross you out?  Do you battle with friends over the greatest horror movies of all time?  Horror Fan Review site is the place for you.  Site owner, John has crafted a terrific site that features all things that make horror movies great - the music, gore, and of course the scares!  There are interviews with stars of great B-movies plus a whole section called “The Splatter Zone” that highlights some movies for their intense gore.  Though that style of horror isn’t my cup of tea, the page was incredibly informative and makes me wonder how movie making magic made some of those scenes happen!

My favorite sections of the site are the “10 Scariest Movies of All Time” and “Top 50 Horror Films”.  John’s diversity in his selections is what makes those lists so great and I completely agree with his Number One pick.  I was also thrilled to see some love given to what I feel is a great (if little seen) horror flick “Darkness Falls”.  

Plus, I loved reliving my initial reaction to the listed films such as “When A Stranger Calls”, I was so terrified that I decreed I would never babysit children - ever!  There are some great classic films listed which warms my heart even if they freaked me out as a kid.  Still won’t swim in a lake because of the Creature of the Black Lagoon!  Enjoy the movie reviews and be sure to take the poll on the Best Classic Horror movie.

Check it out today!

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Don't you hate the fact that you can't share a special meal with your dog? Fear not! With the help of today's featured site you and your pooch can chow down on organic goodies together (much better than Milkbone). Even if you have no interest at all in eating what your dog eats (I wouldn't blame you), you can find peace of mind knowing that your furry best friend is eating an all natural treat.

Daisy Dots Organic Dog Treats are  "Pawsitive" pet treats! 5 different flavors are available to spoil your pet with in both large or small sizes. The website is adorable and very informative with a simple navigation that makes it easy to find what you're looking for. You can even learn about Daisy, the pup responsible for Daisy Dots.

Visit Daisy Dots today and order some treats for your pet!

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Today's featured site is a great example of a simple way to showcase your personal business, portfolio, or resume. Sewpal.net/architecture is the website of Architect Sandeep Sewpal. The website shows a clean and concise way to present your personal professional information - perfect for linking to on resumes!

The easy navigation and neutral color pallete makes the website attractive and easy to navigate around. Information is a breeze to locate and the accent of red in Sandeep's logo stands out in contrast to the grayscale colors on the rest of the website.

Visit Sandeep's website for inspiration for your own website or just to read up more on his career as an architect!

Posted by team-blog at 7:02 AM PDT

Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012 7:03 AM PDT

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The International Black Belt Association is an amazing group, who recognizes the achievements of individuals within the world of martial arts. IBBA was established in 2005 and committed to being a non-political association that is open to all martial arts styles. Their membership reaches worldwide and you can find a listing of both individuals and schools who are part of the association.

They have a variety of memberships levels and their robust membership package can be shipped free worldwide.  Their secured order form is easy to fill out and they are happy to answer any questions you might have about membership or the association.

Are you proud of the black belt you earned? Reach out to the IBBA today so they can recognize your efforts!

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Are you a writer looking to expand either your skills or finding the right resources to get your story published? Then you must check out The World of Ink Network's website as it's your one-stop-shop. The easy navigation makes finding what you are looking for a snap plus each page is chock full of incredibly useful information.

The Hosts of the website are passionate about writing and love what they do. They conduct "teleclasses" and workshops for aspiring writers plus you can enjoy their online radio channel for author interviews. In addition to the wealth of knowledge found on each page, you can find interesting tidbits ranging from "Writing Tip of the Day" to "Writing Prompts" and "Writing Contests."

This site will certainly keep you sharp and excited to put your ideas and thoughts down on paper. Be sure to check them out today! 

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