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IQRG: Streamline Your Internet Experience with Customizable Start Pages and Innovative News Aggregator
IQRG.ORG IS A RECENT NEW ENTRY INTO THE START PAGE GAME
By Maria Mandio
If you're like most internet users, you probably spend a good chunk of your time jumping between different websites and applications, trying to find the information you need. It can be a time-consuming and frustrating process, but The Internet Quick Reference Guide (IQRG) is here to help.
IQRG is a semi-commercial internet reference efficiency organization that provides a range of tools and resources to help users navigate the web more efficiently. One of their key offerings is their start page service, which is available in both free and premium versions.
The start pages are created and maintained using Google Slides, which is a unique approach that allows users to quickly and easily customize their start page with links to their favorite websites, tools, and resources. The premium version of the start page service offers the user the ability to edit, personalize and download a copy of a chosen theme for a minimal one-time price. But the free versions, while not editable, are well-equipped to serve admirably as an online home base for both the web novice to seasoned professional.
But that's not all we get from this young upstart free web service. IQRG also offers a scrolling news aggregator called The Hyperlink, which is another unique offering. The news aggregator is also created and maintained using Google Slides, and it provides users with a quick and easy way to digest news snippets in an aggregator format.
What's particularly innovative about IQRG's use of Google Slides is that it allows them to create and maintain their services in a highly efficient and cost-effective way.
This means that they can offer their services for free or at a low cost, which is a real benefit to users who are looking for high-quality tools and resources without breaking the bank.
Overall, IQRG is a groundbreaking small company that shows promise in the field of internet reference efficiency. Their unique philosophy to start pages and news aggregation, created and maintained with Google Slides, is a new and potentially innovative way to navigate the web more efficiently. If you're looking for ways to streamline your internet experience and save time, it's definitely worth checking out IQRG.org.
SCREEN SHOT OF ONE OF IQRG.ORG's START PAGE THEMES
SCREENSHOT OF IQRG.ORG's SCROLL FEED NEWS AGGREGATOR
Now, to comment on the aesthetic and layout of both designs from a user perspective, I must say that I find them visually appealing and easy to use. The Start Page Utility slide is well-organized and employs a simple yet effective color scheme to highlight the different sections. The user interface is also intuitive, with clear navigation buttons and a responsive design that adapts well to different screen sizes.
The Hyperlink News Aggregator slide is similarly well-designed. The use of bold fonts and contrasting colors makes it easy to quickly scan the headlines and pick out the most important news items. The overall layout is also well-organized, with clear categories and sections that make it easy to find the news you're interested in.
Overall, I would say that both slides are aesthetically pleasing and easy to use from a user perspective. The use of Google Slides as a platform for both the start page and news aggregator is also a unique and innovative approach that sets IQRG apart from other similar services.
Start Page Utility: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MjTSsac__K4CKk_5uL8FJ-3D5sn9z2CxYJ9vcJ4SUz0/present?slide=id.g22c4b1eae5f_0_0
The Hyperlink News Aggregator: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AU7iHGSYQh-OkWEVOeW2ewmPf0P91qCuZVMJtcEkt2M/present?slide=id.g238e027b089_1_54
May 25, 2023: Update: It seems shortly after publishing this review IQRG.org scrapped it's original news aggregator maintained in Google Slides and revamped it in a more traditional form. Their news aggregator page has been relaunched here.
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