by J.J.Morgan

Created on: January 01, 2009   Last Updated: November 04, 2011

Let's face it. You can spend hours surfing the web and never once come across a website worthy of your time. While this mindless clicking of the mouse can be fun for those hoping to kill some time until the next episode of "The Office there are actually websites out there offering something of substance. Useful, entertaining, informational and eye-catching, the following are some of the best websites of 2008. Go ahead and explore, but keep your bookmark tab handy. You'll definitely not want to let these links wither into the ether.

1. Google

As search engines go, you can't beat Google. Now you can personalize your Google experience by adding additional toolbar and/or desktop products such as Google Earth for those of us who yearn to explore satellite images and distant galaxies from the comfort of our computer chair, Google Alerts if your research is a never ending quest for information, and Google Mobile when inquiring minds just want to know everything all the time, as long as you have your cell phone in tow.

2. Searchme.com

If you're like me and a bunch of links on screen tends to make your eyes glaze over, searchme.com now puts your search into the visual realm. See what you seek. Their site brings up relevant web pages in glorious, colorful images. Bear in mind, they're still in beta but I doubt it will be for long.

3. Cooliris.com

While we're on the subject of visuals, here's another way to browse the web. Download Cooliris to your browser and you can't help murmuring "sweet" multiple times over. Their "3D Wall" lets you browse thousands of sites with a speed faster than you can blink. Give yourself a treat and download CoolPreviews while you're at it. You can preview links without ever having to leave the web page you're on. Sweet.

4. Imeem.com

Massive amounts of music and video with the ability to buy and download or not, if you prefer to listen to streaming music. There's not many song titles they' don't have. A plus is their social networking and playlist sharing. Best part? It's free.

6. Hulu.com

Movie maniacs and TV junkies, the world has just become your oyster. Imagine a chance hurricane or freak thunderbolt destroying the only thing worthwhile in your home: your TV recording unit, otherwise known as DVR or Tivo. Let Hulu.com ride to the rescue. You'll never skip your favorite TV episode again. Watch it free, along with any other movies you might have missed in the last 50 years. Pretty awesome.

7. Craigslist.org

Okay, so it's not much to look

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