sites

Sites

 http://uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com/2008/01/31/10-principles-of-effective-web-design/

 Useability- the ability for users to use there mouses to click on different themes.

http://webrulon.com/10-principles-of-effective-web-design/

Don't make the users think. Everything should be obvious on the page.

http://www.simplesquare.com/blog/infographics/10-principals-of-effective-web-design/

The web page should be simple. Simplicity is the key because the reader will be able to find what they want in a timely matter.

http://www.crazyleafdesign.com/blog/10-principles-of-effective-web-designing/

Spaces are vital-Use of space between lines, between words and in the page layout helps in creating a balanced view.

 http://webdesignledger.com/tips/20-dos-and-donts-of-effective-web-design

Focus on what's important. Try not to but too much information it can get messy and reader will forget why they are on the web page.

Recommended

Sandra Rose https://Sandrarose.com/
Twitter  https://twitter.com/
YouTube http://www.youtube.com/

I like that they are social and you can do different things that can express yourself. My number one favorite is twitter because I can design my background and change up if I want.
This compares to my research because these three websites all have the correct formats. They are spaced well, not too much information and still are simple.

2 bad websites

http://www.arngren.net/
http://www.mrbottles.com/

2 good websites

http://www.louisvuitton.com/front/#/eng_US/Collections/Women/Handbags/stories/Linvitation-au-voyage

http://www.gojane.com/