Stylehive is a social bookmarking site based around shopping in which users can share opinions and information about new products. Similar to social voting websites like Digg, Stylehive encourages users to vote (or "hive") their favorite products featured on the web site. The site includes several social network features as well, this allows members to build friend networks and track others activity.
Fast Facts:
- CEO: Michael Carrier
- Works best with Firefox browser
- "Points" are acquired when other members copy your bookmarks, raising your "popularity score"
Acquisition of Style Diary
In December of 2007 Stylehive acquired the fashion blog Style Diary for an undisclosed amount. After raising $2.62 million from Lightspeed Venture it is rumored that large chunk of that funding was used to acquire the website. Along with the web site itself Style Diary founder Patricia Handschiegel was hired as West Coast Bureau Chief.
