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'''Digital Trends''' is a technology-related website offering a wide range of written reviews, video profiles of new products, editorials, shopping guides, how-to guides, etc. |
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'''Digital Trends''' a high-tech lifestyle website offering reviews, news, guides, how-to articles, descriptive videos and podcasts on technology and [[consumer electronics]] products. The spectrum of categories on which the site offers information includes a wide array of consumer electronics products like mobile/cell phones, video games and systems, laptops, PCs and peripherals, televisions, MP3 players, iPods, music players, digital cameras, video cameras, GPS navigation devices and so on. It also covers home connectivity, digital entertainment, and VoIP among other service areas. |
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The main topics are [[consumer electronics]] items like computers, laptops, MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, cell phones, video games, etc. |
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Digital Trends was founded by Ian Bell and Dan Gaul in June 2001 in Lake Oswego, Oregon under the name Designtechnica Corporation. According to rankings published by ComScore Media Metrix and Nielson NetRatings, Designtechnica featured amongst the top 100 Consumer and Electronics Web sites. |
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Founded as a privately owned and funded corporation in [[2001]], Designtechnica Corporation was later renamed Digital Trends in May [[2006]]. Digital Trends is headquartered in [[Lake Oswego, Oregon]], a few minutes south of Portland. |
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Digital Trends content is syndicated to Yahoo, Google, World Now, IBS, MSN Canada, WindowsMedia.com, [[USA Today]], [[Reuters]], etc. Several other media outlets have mentioned Digital Trends, like Oregon Live, CNN, KATU and the [[Tonight Show]] with Jay Leno. |
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== The website == |
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'''DigitalTrends.com''' provides authentic information about high-tech consumer products in the form of news columns, professional reviews, how-to guides and videos, and user forums. The website aims to provide a holistic view of consumer electronic products and services. In addition to in-depth reviews by experts, the site also works as a platform for common users/readers to share their knowledge and experience with experts and other users on consumer and high-tech [[electronic product]] and services. |
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The website registers more 2 million unique visitors and about 10 million page views every month, and reaches over 40 million readers through syndication. |
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* Ian Bell - Founder/Editor-in-Chief |
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* Dan Gaul - Founder/CTO |
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* Scott Steinberg - Publisher |
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* Sunny Youn - East Coast Sales |
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== References == |
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* Alexa traffic ranking for digtialtrends.com: http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details?url=digitaltrends.com |
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* Ian Bell, the co-founder of Designtechnica Corporation, serves as the editor-in-chief, the President and the CEO of Digital Trends. He was the winner of the Microsoft MVP award for digital media from the year 2004-2009. |
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* {{cite web | url=http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_8145.html | title=Design Technica becomes Digital Trends | publisher=LetsGoDigital | date=[[May 24]] [[2006]]}} |
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* Dan Gaul, the co-founder of Deisgntechnica Corporation, serves as the CTO (Chief Technical Officer) of Digital Trends. |
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* Scott Steinberg is the publisher of Digital Trends, and heads up the editorial team. |
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* The editorial team includes professionals, well-known journalists and acclaimed writers from around the globe, including David Elrich, Stewart Wolpin, Krissy Rushing, Michael Brown and more. |
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== Association == |
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The content of Digital Trends is syndicated to Yahoo, Google, MSN Canada, [[USA Today]], [[Reuters]], WindowsMedia.com, Korea IT Times and many renowned tech websites. The website has been partnered with by established content providers, who redistribute their content on media-related websites, including the ones operated by local broadcast television stations too. Digital Trends has found a mention in popular media outlets like CNN, KATU, Oregon Live and The [[Tonight Show]] with Jay Leno. |
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Revision as of 04:29, 14 May 2009
Digital Trends is a technology-related website offering a wide range of written reviews, video profiles of new products, editorials, shopping guides, how-to guides, etc.
The main topics are consumer electronics items like computers, laptops, MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, cell phones, video games, etc.
Founded as a privately owned and funded corporation in 2001, Designtechnica Corporation was later renamed Digital Trends in May 2006. Digital Trends is headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, a few minutes south of Portland.
Digital Trends content is syndicated to Yahoo, Google, World Now, IBS, MSN Canada, WindowsMedia.com, USA Today, Reuters, etc. Several other media outlets have mentioned Digital Trends, like Oregon Live, CNN, KATU and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Staff
- Ian Bell - Founder/Editor-in-Chief
- Dan Gaul - Founder/CTO
- Nathan Bell - Chief Financial Officer
- Scott Steinberg - Publisher
- Sunny Youn - East Coast Sales
References
- Alexa traffic ranking for digtialtrends.com: http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details?url=digitaltrends.com
- "Design Technica becomes Digital Trends". LetsGoDigital. May 24 2006.
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