HubPages One of Lead411’s Top Technology 200
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif (October 25, 2011) -- HubPages is pleased to announce its inclusion in Lead411’s Top Technology 200 list of the fastest growing tech companies in the US. With over 600 contenders from across the nation, the list was narrowed down to the top 200 across multiple industries.
In its second year, the Tech 200 list ranks tech companies with the highest percent of revenue growth from 2008 to 2010. Lead411 calculates revenue growth by percentages vs. dollar growth. Applicants were required to be privately held, U.S. based companies with at least $1 million in revenue in 2010. Finalists work within the following industries: Software, Hardware, Internet, Media, Advertising, Wireless, Telecom, IT Services, eCommerce, or Consulting. The full list can be found here.
“Despite the current recession, a lot of startups are still doing exceedingly well,” said Tom Blue, CEO of Lead411, “With the Tech 200 list, we aim to see what makes them tick.”
“"We are pleased to have HubPages included in Lead411’s Tech 200 list,” said Paul Edmondson. "It's a testament to the great HubPages community and our efforts to create the most rewarding place to publish online."
About Lead411: Information services provider Lead411 was founded in 2001 and has grown 40% yearly since inception without accepting venture capital financing. It is based in California, but has satellite offices in New York. In addition to their current subscriptions, it also offers corporate information, company news and awards for up-and-coming businesses.
About HubPages: (www.HubPages.com) is a social content community where everyday experts communicate their knowledge to information seekers through online articles while earning an income. For users, HubPages is the most rewarding place to contribute knowledge while interacting with a like-minded community, making money, and retaining the ownership of their content. HubPages provides users with turn-key technology, a Google-enabled platform and an easy way to be recognized for their expertise and knowledge. Publication of HubPages articles doubled in 2010, growing from 600,000 in early January, to 1,100,000 at the end of December. The number of published writers increased 64 percent to 205,000, as did their engagement within the site, with 86 percent more forum posts by users and many more questions and answers posted within HubPages' community pages. Started in 2006, the company has raised $8 million in funding in two rounds from Hummer Winblad Venture Partners and Storm Ventures.
Contact: HubPages Pia Chatterjee, PR Manager 415-684-5979 pia.chatterjee@hubpages.com
SOURCE: HubPages, Inc.
