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Virtual Tourist

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This site is designed to be an online social network for travelers.

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How does the site look? This parameter evaluates the overall design and gives extra points for any innovative techniques. .

Archaic!

The site is so outdated we felt like we were back in time when dinosaurs roamed the internet.

The site is old and the design is old. It's just outdated and it really makes you wonder why this company doesn t try to be a bit more hip when it comes to keeping up with new technology and functions.

Content: 1/10

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How helpful is the content? Are there plenty of quality posts and reviews from members on the best places they have been, and where to avoid? .

We read through a lot of the content and while some was interesting they lacked general articles and because the site was so unappealing, we lost interest fast.

Blog: 3/10

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Who?s blogging? How many blogs are on the network, how up to date are they and are they any good?.

This is travel network in the sense that people can join and share information about your trip but it doesn't really have the same feel as a similar network that really allows for personal blogs.

Forum: 1/10

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Forum Participants How active is the forum? Are there regular posts, on a range of topics? .

They do have a forum but there seem to be a lot more posts than replies, which isn't a good sign of a site that is supposed to be an online social network.

Images: 4/10

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Photo stalking opportunity What are the photo loading options like, and more importantly, are there plenty of photos from others that you can check out to get inspired? .

The images were pretty weak. We didn't find a lot of professional pictures and on most pages there were hardly any pictures. Also, the photographs of members were terrible quality with too-small thumbnails.

Maps: 1/10

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Orientate yourself What mapping facilities does the network provide? Can you plan your route, let friends follow you on your way or check out where friends are headed? .

They did have an interactive map but the graphic were really outdated. Most sites use Google Maps so we weren't sure why this site continues to use an outdated one with such poor graphics.

Multimedia Options: 4/10

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What are the multimedia options available? Can you share your travelling videos and how can you see others?.

Staying true to their low-tech nature, VirtualTourist.com doesn't offer any multimedia options.

Links: 1/10

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Information sharing One of the best parts of a travel network is that it lets you share your top find with others. Are there plenty of links to great places on the site? .

There were no helpful links on this travel network.

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Web Address: www.VirtualTourist.com

Country: USA

Parent Company: VirtualTourist.com

Launched: 1994

Category: Networks

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