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StumbleUpon - Social Bookmarking Phenomenon
StumbleUpon is the best way of finding cool stuff on the Internet.
No matter what you're interested in, all you have to do is hit the stumble button!
To get started, just visit StumbleUpon.com to create an account and install the tool bar.
As a StumbleUpon user, you can then rate this page.
How It Works
There are three main ways that it does this:
- When you set up an account, you tell it what your interests are by selecting from a range of categories. Stumbleupon already knows what the best sites are in each category, and will be happy to direct you to them.
- As you use the toolbar to rate pages as "I like it" or "I don't like it", a profile is built up which gets better with every action you take. This can then be used to estimate your interest in similar content.
- Adding other stumblers as friends indicates that you have similar tastes, and would be interested in viewing pages that they like. Adding a friend is like subscribing to the pages they have bookmarked and recommend. It's a good idea to browse other people's blogs and add a few friends as early as possible to help stumbleupon start building your profile.
The Voting System
Within each category there are some pages that everyone loves. Quality content quickly rises to the top and is highlighted for everyone to see.
The more positive votes a page receives, the more often it will be shown when people hit the stumble button.
Your Blog
You can also add tags to help classify the content.
Over time, all of the best pages get lots of reviews and comments posted about them. As you browse the wed, it's quite interesting, and sometimes very useful to hit the comments button on your toolbar and find out what other people have said.
Another popular use of the blog is to share pictures. Some of the best blogs are more like a virtual art gallery, featuring graphics from all over the Web.
Example StumbleUpon Blogs
Please feel free to add your own StumbleUpon blog to the list.
DaveJMurphy
Cool things that Dave found while stumbling2 points
thefluffanutta
1 point
ItsMyOpinion
0 points
adaptiveanimal
0 points
SwimbikerunMN
SwimbikerunMN from Minnesota0 points
How to Make the Most of StumbleUpon
Here's a few things you may want to try:
- Add lots of friends. You could start by browsing the top stumblers page, and there is a useful "similar stumblers" section on your "network" page which shows you other users with similar interests. Feel free to hit the contact button on another members blog, this is a very social network.
- Join some groups. Groups are yet another way to share and discuss content on a particular topic. If you can't find an appropriate group, start one!
- Check out the buzz page on a daily basis. All the best stuff ends up here sooner or later.
Once you get used to this, surfing the web will never be the same again. Some people are so enthusiastic about this system that they wear t-shirts to promote it! (see below).
Your Feedback
StumbleUpon is getting better all the time, so this page will change often to keep up. Please leave me some feedback and any suggestions you may have.
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NorDac
I use stumble upon a lot, great site. 5 stars Posted August 14, 2008 |
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Amanda_Blue
I am attempting to learn all that I can about StumbleUpon so I thank you for this lens. 5* Posted July 30, 2008 |
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aj2008
Thanks for the info - very helpful. I think my lenses would be best linked to Stumbleupon rather than Digg. 5* Posted July 28, 2008 |
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Ileneonhealth
Great lens.Keep up the good work! Posted July 10, 2008 |
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mommyenterprises
Great lens on Stumbleupon. Posted June 01, 2008 |
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digital_samurai
Thanks very much for the useful info! Posted May 11, 2008 |
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Aice
great lens 5 stars for you and added you on my favorite to say Thanks for the information Posted May 08, 2008 |
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Other Useful Pages About StumbleUpon
Know somewhere that should be on this list? Then add it!
Official Guide to Getting Started
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Official FAQ
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Unofficial FAQ
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On YouTube
Find Great Websites With Stumbleupon
http://www.thirtydaychallenge.com/tdc/stumbleupon/ Stumbleupon is a way to find popular websites, friends videos and other great sites. http://www.thirtydaychallenge.com/tdc/stumbleupon/
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