31.   As with any kind of publishing, many sites have something to say but only a few say it with visual panache.

32.   Aside from bid and offer prices, the site has links that connect users to credit reports provided by Fitch IBCA for different bonds.

33.   At the very least, the Compaq Works Web site has the PC maker dabbling in electronic commerce and connecting directly with its customers.

34.   --Be sure the site has a toll-free customer service number for questions or problems.

35.   Because to screen out certain material, like sexual images, every site has to be labeled in some fashion.

36.   Blackfamilies.com offers resources and information for black families, and its new shopping site has a small initial offering of dolls, CDs, videos and other products.

37.   Besides statistics, the site has miniprofiles of school programs and basic information about the California public school system.

38.   Beyond that, a good site will have a big database and yield information clearly and with a minimum number of clicks.

39.   Both sites have chat rooms, which allow investors to exchange a steady flow of messages, and bulletin boards where surfers ask questions or share knowledge.

40.   Both sites have a bit of history, recipes and consumer and handling tips.