StumbleUpon is an online platform that allows its users to discover and explore interesting and new things. Through its discovery engine, StumbleUpon searches the web for content according to the tastes and interests of its users. Besides serving individual users, StumbleUpon also caters to businesses through its Paid Discovery platform, that enables businesses to promote their products. The company was launched in 2000 and has reached more than 25 million monthly users.
Alternatives to Stumbleupon
Pinterest
Company: Pinterest, Inc. | Founder: Paul Sciarra, Ben Silbermann, Evan Sharp | CEO: Bill Ready | Since: 2009
Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where you collect ideas on boards: recipes, interiors, outfits, weddings, DIY projects and more. Each "Pin" is an image or video that links to the source. Pinterest was founded by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra…
Reddit
Company: Reddit, Inc. | Founder: Steve Huffman, Alexis Ohanian | CEO: Steve Huffman | Since: 2005
Reddit is an online platform that provides a forum for individuals to create and share content on a wide variety of topics such as politics, beauty or entertainment. The site features discussion areas where users can comment, discuss or vote…
Digg
Company: Digg | Founder: Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson | CEO: John Borthwick | Since: 2004
Digg selects content that is interesting and entertaining and shares them online for free. Digg has a slew of editors and they look for material, available on the net, that is current and will be enjoyed by their users. Articles…
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