Corel Corporation

Corel Corporation, one of the global leaders in packaged software is a mammoth organization with more than a million users. Established in 1985, this company has earned world wide acclaim for the full-featured, easy-to-use graphics and digital imaging software that they provide. The feathers in the company's cap include the globally recognized brands, including Corel DRAW Graphics Suite, Corel Paint Shop Pro, Corel Painter, Corel DESIGNER, Corel WordPerfect Office, WinZip, and iGrafx.

Corel's global e-Stores enable visitors to easily try, purchase and upgrade Corel software, and avail customer support. Corels e-stores are available in eight languages and provide support for multiple currencies. They have been designed in such a way as to provide customers with easy and complete access and control over their software trial and purchase experience.

The easy to navigate site has been designed in such a way that even a new user can find his way around effortlessly. Banners at the top of the page proclaim the hot offers. The main menu takes you to products, free trials, stores and communities of Corel. The drop down lists on the menu bar helps you navigate through the site effortlessly.

The middle strip of the home page holds the news and events section to keep you updated. The navigation bar on the right features all the bestsellers. The free trial offers give you an opportunity to try out the products before you make up your mind whether you actually need them or not. You can easily access the detailed product information about each of the products.

The left navigation bar categorizes the various available products in terms of industry as well as in terms of solution. The quick links and the thumb nail image links on the home page help you get a quick look at the featured products. The Tips and Tutorials section is also worth special mention. This section which gives a detailed step-by-step description of using the various software packages can be really enlightening to amateurs.

The search bar on top of the page is sure to be useful for the regular users. The site also has an elaborate FAQ section. There is also the provision on the homepage, for you to subscribe to newsletters and other updates. The absence of pop-ups and featured ads add to the appeal of the site. This site is fuelled purely by online sales of products.

Nishana Nazimuddin

Hi-Tech Editorial Division