Want some inspiration for your creativity? Try out our list of the 10 best creative websites for October 2014.
Note: This is part of a series. Here are the ones that exist so far:
- October 2014 (This one)
- March 2015
The Criteria: I wanted to create a list of what I felt was the 10 best creative websites that didn't cost any money to join. Overall, they should be useful and easy to understand. I cannot guarantee that these websites will remain in the current states that they are in at the time of writing this. They all worked and none of them charged any money to use the site. Of course, both of those situations could change in the future.
Feel free to bookmark this page so that you can refer to it when you need inspiration. I think you'll find these resources fun to use and very useful in whatever kind of creative outlet you participate in.
Enjoy!
#1 - StumbleUpon.com
Warning: Be prepared lose many hours of time when perusing this website. There are many different categories that it is very easy to get lost.
#2 - foofurple.com
While the name is strange, this website provides a way for anyone to create fun comics. The comics and the characters have been placed in the public domain so you are free to use the creations however you want. Although, it would be nice if you reference where you created the work.
#3 - storybird.com
This website curates artwork from around the world and allows its members to create stories around the artwork. It is a great creative outlet that can help authors and educators alike. Fun for all ages.
#4 - makeuseof.com
Websites that try to be all things to all people usually fail. But there are exceptions to every rule and MakeUseOf.com is one of those exceptions. You will find many interesting sections on this website.
#5 - 99u.com
Normally, I don't like to simply quote from a website as to what it's about but with this site I think their description is the best way to describe it. Here it is:
At 99U, we deliver the action-oriented insights that you didn’t get in school, highlighting real-world best practices for making ideas happen.
#6 - creativejs.com
For those who want to get the most out of their design, you probably will need to dabble a bit in JavaScript coding. This website doesn't just teach you JavaScript but shows you how to take it to a higher level on applications of it.
#7 - markammay.com/100-creative-ideas-for-a-website/
Stuck on what kind of blog to create? That shouldn't be a problem anymore if you refer to this list. There is sure to be something on this list that fits within your passion.
#8 - fuelyourcreativity.com/
Websites that try to be all things to all people usually fail. But there are exceptions to every rule and MakeUseOf.com is one of those exceptions. You will find many interesting sections on this website.
#9 - IFTTT.com
Stands for "If This Than That (IFTTT). You can set up conditions like when someone posts to one social sharing site post to Facebook, etc. Or it could be set up to email you when certain conditions have been triggered.
#10 - skillshare.com
What do you want to learn? Find free training to lessons in just about anything imaginable. Admittedly, there is not a lot of modules on this website yet. But it seems to be growing (in popularity too).