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Emeryville, California, May 15, 2006—The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce that Tim Sullivan has been selected as a judge of the 10th annual international WebAward competition for Web site development. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals who create and maintain outstanding Web sites.

"Unlike other awards, the WebAwards is not a beauty pageant where only the design and name recognition is important," said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. "For the past decade, the WebAwards has used a quantitative judging formula based on seven criteria to evaluate, benchmark and set industry standards for Web site development. Tim Sullivan will play a critical role in setting the standard for Internet excellence by applying his expertise to each site he adjudicates."

"I am thrilled to be invited to participate as a judge in the 2006 WebAwards competition. This is my fourth time as a judge and every year has been a rewarding and humbling experience," said Tim Sullivan, CEO of Godengo. "The WebAwards attracts the best and the brightest web developers and interactive agencies in our industry. To reward the entrants who raise the bar each year and strive to set a new standard of excellence is an honor and a responsibility that I don't take lightly."

Tim Sullivan is a veteran of e-business strategy and marketing, having managed the creation, deployment, and marketing of technology products and web properties for companies including: NTT Communications, Microsoft, NBC, CBS, Hibernia National Bank and Ruth's Chris Steak Houses.

The 2006 WebAward judges consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing Web sites - including members of the media, interactive creative directors, corporate marketing managers, site designers, content providers and webmasters - with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Judging for this year's awards will take place in July and August, with winners announced in September.

About the WebAwards

The 10th annual international WebAwards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96 industry categories by evaluating Web sites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of successful Web site development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective Web sites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a Web site assessment by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented to an award-winning Web site. For more information or to enter, visit www.webawards2006.org.

About Godengo, Inc.

Godengo provides a turnkey web solution, specifically designed to meet the needs of magazine publishers. The Rivista Solution includes web design and implementation, a content management system with photo galleries, events calendars, blogs, newsletters, polls, surveys and more, comprehensive local search and business listings, fully managed online marketing and online advertising services, and website hosting and technical support. The Rivista program is a partnership opportunity that leverages the assets of magazine publishing with the latest web development and online marketing technology, resulting in multiple streams of new online revenue and accelerated growth in the publisher's print business. For more information, visit www.godengo.com.