With the number of different websites around today, it's sometimes difficult to tell which one is the best for the purpose you need. After all, what can look like a slick site might not have the best information.

Enter the WebAwards from the Web Marketing Assocation. The WebAwards name the best site in 96 different industry categories. Nominations come from all over (47 countries to be exact). According to the WebAwards site, entries were " evaluated on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology." A team of various Internet experts are used to judge each entry.

One student loan comparison site, Simple Tuition. has just received two Standard of Excellence WebAwards for its website development and ease of use. (Always an important thing when websites are concerned.)

If you've ever applied for a student loan, you know how difficult the process can be. (You almost need a degree in order to comprehend the various student loan options available.) Simple Tuition offers students and their families a "sortable, online comparison solution that will make education borrowing choices a whole lot clearer." More than that, their search engine helps break down the numbers so students can see exactly which option is the best one for them.