Tech blog UrbanGeekz listed among top ten superior digital technology publications worldwide
UrbanGeekz Ranks as Top 10 Technology News Site on Ranker's List
Independent black-owned digital platform, UrbanGeekz, has climbed the ranks to secure a position among the Top 10 Best Tech Blogs on Ranker's list of influential technology news sites on the internet. The multimedia brand, which previously ranked 14th in 2018, has now moved up to 6th place in the latest rankings. TechCrunch leads the list, followed by Wired and The Verge. Notable media outlets in the top 20 include Mashable, Gizmodo, and Engadget.
Ranker's crowd-ranked list is based on traffic and online influence over the subject, as stated on the Ranker website. The platform has been a hub for in-depth technology news discussions among bloggers for years, with the website serving as a central point for the online tech conversation.
UrbanGeekz is also the number one ranked website for the search term 'black tech news' on Google. Kunbi Tinuoye, founder and CEO of UrbanGeekz, said she was both humbled and honored by the recognition, especially when data-backed.
Launched in 2015, UrbanGeekz is a pioneering video-centric African American, Latinx, and multicultural digital news platform focused on technology, business, science, and startups. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the platform is well-positioned to cover the city's thriving tech ecosystem, while its dedicated team also reports on stories and events from across the U.S. and international markets, focusing on leading tech hubs.
UrbanGeekz has become a respected global brand, with audiences in the U.S., Africa, Europe, and South America. The brand has achieved significant traction, media coverage, strategic partnerships, awards, and accolades, all without venture funding.
In 2023, UrbanGeekz launched UrbanGeekz 50, a listicle featuring trailblazing Black Disruptors making waves in the innovation economy. This move aims to recognize outstanding leaders who have demonstrated impact and influence in venture, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Earlier this year, UrbanGeekz also secured a groundbreaking content syndication deal with the Black-owned ridesharing app Moovn. This wide-reaching syndication deal grants riders worldwide direct access to UrbanGeekz content within the comfort of Moovn ridesharing cars.
Ranker, founded in 2009, was launched as an alternative to user reviews on e-commerce sites. The site boasts over 49 million monthly unique visitors and claims to be one of the largest databases of opinions, with over 250 million votes gathered for lists.
Main Image: UrbanGeekz Founder and CEO Kunbi Tinuoye
- UrbanGeekz, a multicultural digital news platform, focuses on technology, business, science, and startups, and has risen to the 6th position among the Top 10 Best Tech Blogs on Ranker's list.
- Ranker's list is based on traffic and online influence over the subject and has served as a central point for the online tech conversation for years.
- Launched in 2015, UrbanGeekz is also the number one ranked website for the search term 'black tech news' on Google, proving its popularity.
- Kunbi Tinuoye, the founder and CEO of UrbanGeekz, was both humbled and honored by the recognition, especially as it was data-backed.
- The platform has achieved significant traction, media coverage, strategic partnerships, awards, and accolades without venture funding, showcasing its independent business model.
- In 2023, UrbanGeekz launched UrbanGeekz 50, a listicle featuring trailblazing Black Disruptors making waves in the innovation economy to recognize outstanding leaders in the venture, technology, and entrepreneurship sectors.
- Ranker, founded in 2009, has built a large database of opinions, with over 250 million votes gathered for lists, and claims to have over 49 million monthly unique visitors.
