MakeUseOf
| File:Makeuseoflogo.png | |
| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
Type of site | blog |
| Founded | July 2006 |
| Headquarters | , United Kingdom |
| Founder(s) | Aibek Esengulov, |
| Key people | Dr. Jackson Chung, Chief Executive Officer[1] Aibek Esengulov, Chief Technical Officer Kaly Mochoev, Chief Operating Officer Amina Valieva, Chief Financial Officer Ryan Dube, Managing Editor James Bruce, Lead Developer |
| Employees | 50[2] |
| Website | www.makeuseof.com |
| Alexa rank |  1,062 (April 2014[update])[3] |
MakeUseOf is a technology and internet apps blog founded by Aibek Esengulov and Kaly Mochoev. The website's primary focus is software, web applications, and technology, but it has also recently started covering news, opinions, and gadgets.[4] MakeUseOf was launched in July 2006 and now employs 50 staff members from various parts of the world. It has been noted for being a strong supporter of Net Neutrality.[5]
The site publishes, on average, 15 posts daily from Monday to Friday, with a reduced schedule on weekends.[citation needed] The main blog is supported by a directory and a Yahoo! Answers-type page for unanswered technology questions. The site also offers a growing collection of free e-books (in PDF and EPUB format) for online reading.
Background
Aibek Esengulov stated that the idea for MakeUseOf came about because "the biggest problem with the web was the lack of sources where users, like myself, could learn about other useful websites".[6][7]
Cracked site
In 2008, the MakeUseOf domain was stolen by a thief and blackmailer, who remains uncaught.[citation needed] He gained access to the domain by hacking into Aibek Esengulov's webmail account and using the information to impersonate him to GoDaddy. He then quickly transferred the domain to his control and demanded $2000 for its return.[citation needed]
MakeUseOf quickly set up a temporary website[8] to inform its readers and began the legal process to recover the MakeUseOf.com domain. After several days, they successfully regained control of the domain. The cracker subsequently evaded detection.[citation needed]
Awards and media recommendations
PC Magazine named MakeUseOf one of the "Top 100 Undiscovered Websites" in 2007.[9] MakeUseOf has also been named one of the "Top 100 Classic Websites" by PC Magazine on two separate occasions (2008[10] and 2010[11]).
In 2008, Fast Company named MakeUseOf as "one of the top ten websites you never heard of".[12]
References
- ↑ "Jackson Chung on LinkedIn". LinkedIn.
- ↑ "Company profile on LinkedIn". LinkedIn.
- ↑ "Makeuseof.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. Archived from the original on 2014-03-31. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- ↑ Elmer, Vickie (5 September 2010). "Mobile Apps Can Give Careers, Job Searches A Boost". Washington Post.
- ↑ https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#safe=active&q=allinurl:Net+Neutrality+site:makeuseof.com
- ↑ "The Major Geeks of MakeUseOf". Love To Know.
- ↑ "Aibek Esengulov of MakeUseOf Shares His Startup Story". Foundora.
- ↑ "MakeUseOf Temporary Domain". MakeUseOf.
- ↑ "Top 100 Undiscovered Websites 2007". PC Magazine.
- ↑ "Top 100 Classic Websites 2008". PC Magazine.
- ↑ "Top 100 Undiscovered Websites 2010". PC Magazine.
- ↑ "Top Ten Websites You Never Heard Of". Fast Company.
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