There is really no question that some some Web apps have better designs than others. I’d say this piece below does a fairly decent job at pointing this out…

While scouting around the internet in my search for concise web copy I also found some nice layout features - devices to help your readers either get to your info or help them understand your app better.
I thought I’d share these with you as they’re better off on the page rather than stuck in my head. So here goes…
The BNA Web App Oscars.Cute Navigation
The prize for cute navigation goes to Skype for their very useable site map that appears at the bottom of each page. It’s a simple device and an old one at that but doesn’t it work well? With so much documentation on one site the map really is a Godsend. Skype site map
Best Sign-up Page
Shutterfly may not be everyone’s favourite Flickr imitation but they do sport a tidy sign-up screen. The design is a bit rainbow and too happy-go-family for my taste but the sign-up page really works. It’s simple without being childishly big, and there’s enough information there to convince you to sign-up without overloading your with data. The images tell the story which is normally the quickest route to get information across - they say ’see this picture of people having fun, this is you, and all you need to do is print your pictures and you can capture this moment forever.’ Heck they had me sold! Shutterfly sign-up…. Source: Bare Naked App

Tags: flickr, designs, bna web app oscars