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The international WebAwards website awards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96 industry categories by evaluating websites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of successful website development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective websites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a website assessment by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented to the award-winning websites.

The WebAwards use seven criteria to evaluate award-winning websites.

• Design
• Content
• Copywriting
• Use of Technology
• Innovation
• Interactivity
• Ease of use

[edit] Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to help set a high standard for Internet marketing and development of the best websites on the World Wide Web. Staffed by volunteers, this organization is made up of Internet marketing, online advertising, PR, and top web site design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of online advertising, internet marketing, and website promotion.

[edit] See also

• Webby Awards
• Interactive Media Awards

[edit] External links

• The WebAwards (Official Website)
• Current WebAward Winners
• Web Marketing Association (Program Sponsor)
• WebAward Update Blog
• WebAward Agency of 2009