2. WHAT IS THE SERVICE/SOFTWARE THAT YOU
INVESTIGATED? WHAT IS ITS WEB ADDRESS?
StumbleUpon is a web engine that is very interesting.
The goal of the service is to help the user “stumble upon”
certain interested, which are requested by the user.
The user selects their specific interests and then selects the
button to “StumbleUpon” these interests.
The user then has the option to like, add, dislike, share with
Facebook or other social media sites, or tell other stumblers
how you feel about this page.
The like and dislike features help StumbleUpon become
accustom to your taste. The add feature allows the user to add
the page to a list, making the page available at a later time.
3. WHY WOULD WE USE IT?/ HOW WOULD WE USE IT?
We would use it by placing our blog onto
StumbleUpon. Users that have interest in our blog
would happen to stumble upon it.
The primary use for StumbleUpon would be to help
aid our blog with veiwers.
4. IS THERE A COST?/ WOULD AN INDIVIDUAL USE IT?
• No cost. You can join for free.
• Yes many individuals use it. I use it all the time
when I am bored and I find the site very
entertaining due to the fact that it adapts to my
interest.
• Individuals may also want to you it to attract
viewers towards their blog or website.
5. WOULD A BUSINESS USE IT?
As a business, one may post their website onto
StumbleUpon to allow “Stumblers” to access their
page based upon their interests.
StumbleUpon can be a great marketing strategy
since it attracts users that are actually interested in
your website.
