StumbleUpon
StumbleUpon is a social networking plug-in for Firefox and Internet Explorer that directs users to sites of interest based on his/her ratings of previously visited sites and the recommendations of like-minded stumblers. Users rate sites using a thumbs up/thumbs down rating system to determine preferences.1
Fast Facts
- Founder: Garrett Camp2
- Founded: December 20012
- Acquired by eBay in May 20072
- Uses a Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down rating system to determine preferences1
- Features one-click built in blogging1
- 5 million registered users as of April 20083
StumbleUpon Rumors
TechCrunch reported on September 18, 2008 that eBay had hired Deutsche Bank to find a buyer for StumbleUpon. eBay acquired StumbleUpon in May 2007 for $75 million.4
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