Introduction

Ehow.com is a site that serves as a vast library of how-to articles on any subject imaginable. Users can browse through the collection of articles or become free members and write their own articles for extra cash. In addition, Ehow has an extensive collection of instructional videos as well. The site is clear and easy to navigate, providing the new user with an enjoyable experience. Additionally, users that want to write for Ehow will find the registration process simple, although you have to provide your social security number for tax purposes.

Features

The homepage is well constructed and the beginner can quickly find their way to the collections of articles and videos. Clicking on the “How Tos” tab at the top of the page brings up a categorized list of all the instructional topics. This is the simplest way to find exactly what you’re looking for quickly.

The How To section covers just about any subject, and if a user can’t find what they are looking for, there’s an article request form at the bottom left of the homepage. Ehow writers take the requests and create the specific article you need.

Browsing through the “parenting” section of articles, you’ll find more than 2,600 essays on babies alone. The articles are reviewed by readers and the article rankings are posted just to the right of the article title. Since Ehow allows anyone to write for them, this is an effective way of sifting through the garbage and finding quality writing. Thankfully, Ehow lists the articles with the best reviews at the top, so you don’t even have to look at the shoddy articles.

Tips & Tricks

One of the easiest ways to browse the site is with the tab at the far left of the homepage. The tab is divided into sections that will take you to each section’s subdivision. Make sure to stick with the articles at the top of the list as the others have been found less informational to fellow readers.

Don’t miss the resources section which provides users with online product reviews and price quotes in addition to helping you find the resources you’ll need to accomplish your how-to tasks. The far right of the section features a user forum where Ehow users are busily discussing the Ehow topics of the day.

Newbie Friendly Rating

Ehow.com is an incredibly easy site to use. The site’s layout is simple and modest and the new user will feel comfortable immediately. Finding what you are looking for is quick and easy and a user can find a how-to article on any topic within minutes. We give Ehow.com a Newbie Friendly Rating of 10.