A selection of great websites, chosen by the team here at GWG or that have been introduced to us by our weekly guest editors. The list has a good cross section of sites, so there are sure to be some that you'll want to bookmark. And under M and N, we couldn't decide between a number of sites so have included two per letter. If you want to suggest other sites, please do this on Twitter using our profile @thegoodwebguide and the hashtag, #gwga2z.

Astley Clarke - Best to start our list with something sparkly and this online jewellery boutique certainly hits the spot. Up for a bit of window shopping? Want to know more about gemstones? Or may be you just want to buy a gorgeous piece of jewellery? We can't recommend this site more highly.

Borrow My Doggy - A trusted community where local dog lovers help take care of dogs for walkies, playdays, weekends, and everything that may be needed.

The Culture Trip - This one-stop website showcases the best of art, culture and travel for every single country in the world. It has a particular focus on Asia and other emerging markets.

Dezeen - One of the world's most popular and influential design magazines, bringing you a carefully edited selection of the best architecture, design and interiors projects from around the world. Rated by Kate Mooney, founder of Occa-Home, the UK's premier online interiors store.

eMoov - Helping you to sell your property the smart way, with the UK's largest online estate agent.

The Flash Pack - Specialising is small group tours for the smart traveller. It's for people who still have the spirit of a backpacker but now want their adventure with a boutique hotel at the end of the day. Find out more about them in our Startup Salon.

Get The Gloss - A wonderful melting pot of the latest articles on everything health and beauty related; a site that is frequently chosen by GWG guest editors, Jennifer Irvine of Pure Package amongst them.

Houzz - A place to browse and save beautiful home photos. Like Pinterest but purely for homes and interior design with 25 million homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals around the world. Chosen by GWG guest editor, Julie Deane of The Cambridge Satchel Co.

Instagram - We have a weekly spot for our favourite Instagrammers so we could hardly not include it here. The place to share your photos and your life.

Just Opened London - Based on a simple premise of 'what has just opened' across various lifestyle categories in London, this site offers access to that social currency of 'where's new' that we all crave. Read about the founder, Kirsty Hathaway and her husband, Tom Marchant, founder of Black Tomato.

Kickstarter - The site that made crowd funding mainstream. Since its launch in 2009, 7.6 million people have pledged $1 billion, funding 76k creative projects.

Luxfix - Shop from over 250 brilliant British designers at this online boutique or sign up for the exclusive member weekly offers. Lux Fix is proud to support brilliant British creative talent, with the kind of convenience and service you would expect at your favourite boutique. Find out more, with Rebecca Glenapp.

MyPhotoSchool - Online photography courses that offer excellent value for money with the first and only online photography school to offer a classroom learning experience from the comfort of your own home. GWG Awards Category winner, find out more about co-founder, Elspeth Briscoe.

Medium - A blog-publishing platform, founded by Twitter co-founders Ev Williams and Biz Stone. Social journalism, showcasing and spreading the stories and ideas you love. Recent GWG editor, Brian Cooper, Creative Planner at Dare, said "I think the era of individual blogs is over. This site is fantastic.I read Medium blog posts every morning on my way to work. I particularly like the recommendations from people who you follow. Nice to know they're so interesting."

NewsWhip - Thanks to Kate Russell for letting us know about this site that tracks the sharing of all content on social networks, instantly identifying trending stories, engaging writers and key influencers in thousands of niches and locations.

Nutmeg - GWG Website of the Year 2014, Nutmeg is the UK's first online discretionary wealth manager and now the fastest growing investment management business in the UK. Founder, Nick Hungerford shared some favourite sites with us.

The Oatmeal - Thanks to Camilla Barnard of Rude Health for introducing us to this site, part comic, quiz and pointless information, but unmissable once you're hooked. Read more about Camilla's favourite sites.

Podio - Organise and connect everything you work with, from managing your projects, customers. Everyone knows what they're supposed to do, while always keeping sight of the bigger picture. Liked by us, as chosen by Richard Harden, co-founder of Harden's restaurant guides.

Quintessential Bed and Breakfast - Looking for a B&B that offers that little bit more? You'll find the ultimate in luxury here, a collection of unique, often exclusive, boutique homestays.

Rockett St George - Quirky interiors and gifts website that scores on many counts... including the not-to-be missed monthly mailer, The Hot List, highlighting cool things to do in the UK, a recent GWG Newsletter of Note.

Shoot - Winner of the GWG Awards Gardening Category and also People's Choice in 2014, as voted for by the public. Shoot is the site where amateur and professional gardeners can design, manage, care for and share their gardens online.

Transferwise - The online platform that allows users to transfer money abroad at a lower cost than many banks, using only real exchange rates and tiny not-hidden-fees. Sir Richard Branson invested in the company in 2014. A favourite site as chosen by Reshma Sohoni of Seedcamp.

Urbanara - Find beautiful, high-quality homewares, without the sky-high price tag as the company works directly with suppliers, producing in small batches to minimise stock, delivering direct to your doorstep.

Visit Nunney - Shortlisted in the GWG Awards in 2014, a community run site promoting tourism, business and the arts in Nunney, Somerset. A superb example to towns and villages across the UK wanting to improve and grow their presence online. Founder and web editor, Adrie van der Luijt talked to The GWG in August.

The World Weekly - An innovative news magazine that aims to bring readers the best analysis and insight around the events and the ideas that matters most to humanity every week. Read more...

Xe - The world’s most visited currency site offering a currency converter and other tools.

Yumbles - The online marketplace where food fans can discover the UK's most original, small batch, independently produced food and drink and buy directly from the talented people who make it. Yumbles won the Food Category in this year's GWG Awards. Read more....

Zoho - Smart software for growing businesses, with a range of apps, freeing you up to focus on what really matters. Chosen by Matt Gubba, entrepreneur, founder of BizBritain and 2014 GWG Awards judge.

30 December 2014