When I see a large spike in traffic on several of my blogs, I don’t even have to check the logs to know that there’s a good chance it’s folks coming via StumbleUpon (SU).
SU discovers Web sites based on your interests and keeps track of the pages you like in order to deliver similar content. While the ‘stickiness’ of the traffic sent by SU is definitely questionable, most Web site owners are happy for the extra traffic.
What good would a recommendation engine be in mid-2009 with being Twitter-friendly? A step in the right direction for SU is Su.pr, a URL-shortening service that the site will help bolster its popularity. It’s currently in closed beta, so hang tight. Read more
