Top 10 IT Certifications of 2017

With 2017 fast approaching we've listed our Top 10 certifications that we believe will best equip you in the new year. We've included certifications that range across various technologies and develop different skills such as security, networking, project management and cloud. Let us know in the comments what you think of our list. 

1. (ISC)2 CISSP

A recent report from recruitment firm Robert Half found that 77% of UK Chief Information Officers (CIO) believe that “they will face more security threats in the next five years because of a shortage of IT security talent”.

(ISC)2’s CISSP certification is a gold standard for IT professionals in high managerial and technical security roles. This certification proves deep competence, skills, experience and credibility to design, engineer, implement and manage their overall information security program.

The Information Commissioner’s Office recently identified that cyber security breaches increased 88% since the beginning of 2015. So, it’s unsurprising businesses are looking to bolster their security policies and defence by employing those certified at the highest level. As a result, we’re positive that CISSP will continue to be an excellent route to reach the top security roles in this industry.

2. EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker certification prepares you to identify weaknesses or vulnerabilities within a business’ network. The difference is that rather than exploit these security gaps, you use these skills to protect a business and patch any potential exposures.

EC-Council have dedicated thousands of man hours into researching the latest trends and uncovering the covert techniques used by the underground community to come up with the latest Version 9 exam and curriculum.

It’s no doubt this certification will continue to gain popularity in the IT industry, and recent large scale hacks with the likes of Yahoo, Tesco, Netflix, Reddit and TalkTalk proves the need for increased cyber security skills.

3. Cisco CCNA (Routing and Switching)

Cisco’s CCNA (Routing and Switching) certification teaches you the skills for network support positions and is the starting point for many successful careers in networking.

The skills shortage the UK are currently in the midst of means that demand for professionals with a certification in networking will continue to grow. A Cisco report found that in 2015 there was shortage of 1.2 million professionals skilled in IP networking – with the number expected to grow in the coming years.

This certification acts as a solid foundation to any networking career, so it’s certainly one to target in 2017!

4. The Open Group TOGAF 9.1 Certification

Thousands of companies now use The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and as a result the demand for those certified and familiar with the TOGAF framework has continued to grow throughout 2016.

This certification dives into four Enterprise Architecture areas:

• Business – processes, design and optimisation
• Applications - creating strategic architectures
• Infrastructure - networks, hardware, security, server locations, operating systems and capacity
• Data – placement, requirements, maintenance and reporting

The trend of more businesses adopting Enterprise Architecture skills like those in TOGAF mean this certification can propel almost any career in the IT industry. Skills and knowledge in the Architecture Development Method (ADM), The Enterprise Continuum and the TOGAF Resource Base can help you get a better return from your IT operations, helping things run faster, cheaper and reducing risk. 

5. Microsoft MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure

One of Microsoft’s latest certification additions is this MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, which develops your expertise in Microsoft’s cloud-related technologies and managing a modern data centre.

With a wide range of electives to choose from to get this certification, it’s one that will unquestionably be held by a knowledgeable, expert group of professionals.

Microsoft’s recent drive in Azure computing, with an investment of $3 billion in Europe data centres, means the Azure route will likely be one that experiences high levels of interest. Similarly, the need to offer greater security to business networks means the Securing Windows Server route may be equally popular in 2017.

Microsoft recently streamlined their technical certifications, so if you aren’t already familiar with the changes, check them out here. 

6. EC-Council's Certified Network Defender

Launched this year, the Certified Network Defender certification is expected to follow the CEH in becoming one of EC-Council’s most demanded products.

Developing skills in network security controls, protocols and devices, risk and vulnerability assessments and choosing appropriate firewall solutions, you’ll act as the first responder to any network security incidents.

As business environments increasingly adopt Cloud technologies and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) becomes commonplace, businesses need to improve their network security. First responders are crucial in this respect and have the potential to significantly mitigate damages following a security breach.

This certification comfortably makes the Top 10 list and should definitely be a cert you keep your eyes on!  

7. Microsoft MCSA: Windows Server 2016

Another one of Microsoft’s new certifications is the MCSA: Windows Server 2016, which develops the fundamental skills needed to develop and manage your Windows Server environment.

Windows Server is a robust technology that consistently experiences steady demand and is highly valued within the IT industry.  

This certification is an excellent place to learn the skills to install, upgrade and migrate servers, configure Nano Servers and manage advanced AD DS infrastructure.

This certification is also a stepping stone to the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, which this certification acts as a prerequisite for. 

8. AXELOS PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner 

The PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certification is one that covers the basic methodology and terminology of PRINCE2. 2016 saw an increased demand in project managers due to the growing scale and complexity of projects being undertaken today. Demand is so large that it’s expected 15.7 million new project managers will be needed across the globe by 2020.

The skills you’ll learn ensure projects have a common and consistent approach, regular reviews or progress against plans and the assurance that projects must have a business justification.  

This certification is also increasingly demanded because of its relevance across industries. Unlike many technical certifications it can be applied across the board, and therefore makes those who hold it, that much more employable.

Firebrand is the only provider to offer both the foundation and practitioner course in just three days and we’ve currently certified over 1,500 students. 

9. Microsoft MCSD: App Builder

Learn to create and implement modern web applications as well as develop the skills to build a modern mobile and web applications service with the new MCSD: App Builder certification.

A study by Gartner found that the market demand for mobile app development will grow at least five times faster than internal IT organisations’ capacity to deliver them.

The MCSD: App Builder is the top certification in developing the skills to design and implement application architecture, security and user experience, and we’re confident it will skyrocket in 2017. 

10. CompTIA Security+

CompTIA’s Security+ certification develops the skills to troubleshoot security events and incidents and operate within applicable policies, laws and regulations.

This certification is vendor-neutral and is developed with the input from industry, government, academia and front-line practitioners. This means you can be sure it’s content reflects the current needs of the industry and it's also largely why this certification will almost certainly continue to perform outstandingly in 2017.

Some of the key topics covered include network security, threats and vulnerabilities and application, data and host security.

Firebrand is a CompTIA platinum partner so you’ll benefit from the highest level instructors and the most up-to-date curriculum. 

list of most popular 10 pubic webcams

These are the list of most popular public webcams which can be viewed by all. The list shows publicly available feeds on the webcams which  have been most viewed

1. Abbey Road – Watch tourists  crossing  the famous Abbey Road.
2. International Space Station – Watch live feeds  from International Space station.
3. iPet Companion – Play with shelter pets over the Internet.
4. Giant Panda Cam – Cam that shows the giant pandas in their pen.
5. Otter Cam – Watch sea otters at the Vancouver aquarium.
6. Africam – Choose from a number of  African jungle safari with live feeds
7. Decorah Eagles – Live feeds from a peek into an eagle’s nest.
8.Willard Ghost – Spot a ghost via the live cam at Victorian mansion.
9. Kitten Cam – Watch furry little kittens play.
10.Times Square –One of the most popular destinations in US, live feed from New York

list of 10 most fascinating websites for new discoveries

1. netflixroulette.net – Find something random to watch on Netflix.
2. pintsinthesun.co.uk – discover the best places to drink a pint in the sun.
3. favoriteandforget.com – The most useful and educational links on the web,
4. fpage.co – Warning: NSFW language. Daily links to enlighten and educate you.
5. ninite.com – Download all the free best software you want at the same time.
6. squirt.io – Speed read the web one word at a time.
7. shouldiremoveit.com – Find out which applications you should remove from your computer.
 8. avoidhumans.com –Guide to public places with the least crowd
 9. keybr.com – Practice your touch typing.
10.oldversion.com – Get old versions of software.
11. readability-score.com – Find out if search engines and human can read your text
12. deadmansswitch.net –  send a email after your dead
13. mint.com – save money by spending less
14. roadtrippers.com – Plan your route with the best lodging and attractions.
15. duckduckgo.com – This search engine does not track you  and neither it is cookie enabled

DBS, Singapore airlines and Wilmar among Singapore's most powerful brands

Brand finance singapore_100_2015 from Sumit Roy

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brands that changed the world: top 100 global brands

Which are the biggest and the most powerful brands that changed the world : Heres a look at the genesis of brands and how they are different
brands that changed the world: top 100 global brands

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50 American private companies with largest employment

WALMART, Mcdonald's  and Yum Brands are among the biggest private companies   having a workforce that are among the biggest in our country .With the biggest work force in the united states . Combined these top 3  icons together provide   jobs for more than   thirty four hundred thousand
 UPS , IBM,KROGERS  are the next biggest in  size with an average employees of 3,79,000
The top 50 list shows the  biggest US corporations  in terms of manpower

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top 10 most powerful soft drink and beverage brands

The biggest and most powerful soft drink brands

The Coca-Cola Company and Pepsico remain the top 2 most powerful brands and they form the giants of the soft drinks industry; brands from their portfolios make up 8 of the top 10.  Coca-Cola remains the most valuable soft drinks brand, up 6% to US$35.8billion.Meanwhilethe number 3 most powerful soft drink brand is Red Bull, which continues to do well .The brand’s unique marketing strategy and its dominance in extreme sports has enabled it to stay relevant and exciting. Its brand value has risen 19% to US$7.4bn and it has become the 3rd most powerful brand across all sectors. Nestle and Sprite takes up the 4th and 5th position in the beverage market. ;

data Brand Finance is the world’s leading independent brand valuation and strategy

the top 10 global power brands of 2015 by brand value

Apple remains the world’s most valuable brands, followed by Samsung and Google



Apple’s brand  value (and those of rival tech firms such as Google and Microsoft) remains stronger than ever.. Among the top 5 Brands after Apple, Samsung is 2nd, Google 3rd, Microsoft 4th and Verizon 5th. All these brands have  registered reasonable brand value growth rates of between 4 and 12%. Walmart is the only brand whose primary application is not in tech or telecoms. Though it has grown 4% this year, what was once the world’s most valuable brand has slipped down the rankings again; now at 10th it looks set to drop out of the top ten next year

The above chart from BrandFinance shows the brand value change ( positive/ negative )

global companies with biggest staff worldwide

The below list shows the top 5 global companies with the biggest staff worldwide.Along with having global operations  they also have with multiple locations and diverse workforce Some of the biggest companies in the world also sport the biggest payrolls

Among the top 5 biggest employers  list are 1)Walmart 2) Hon Hai Precision( Foxcon's subsidiary) 3)GS4 which is biggest security services in the world having presense in over 125 companies .4)Volkswagen and  oil and gas major 5)PetroChina .

These data is based on "Fortune's compilation on its first-ever list of the world’s 10 biggest employers among publicly listed companies, based on latest fiscal-year-end figures from FactSet Research Systems, annual reports, and other publicly available information. : Each of these top 10 companies are listed according to the size of their staff, the business vertical,country of origin, sales figures, revenues per employee

No 1:WALMART :Retail

 Employees: 2.2 million Counttry:
country of origin :United States Industry:
Retail Sales: $476.3 billion
Market value: $245.8 billion
 Revenue per employee: $216,500

No 2 : HON HAI  : Electronic Manufacturing ( part of Foxcon Corporation )
Employees: 1.1 million
Country: Taiwan
Sales :$133.2billion
Market value: $47.3 billion
Revenue per employee: $120,000

 HON HAI is a part of Foxcon which is well knows as a electronic manufacturer component supplier who assembles everything from smartphones to display panels for customers such as Apple,Cisco, Dell, and Sony . Apple is among Foxcon's biggest client and contributes about 40 % of the company's






No 3 :GS 4:  security company
Employees: 618,000
Country: United Kingdom
Sales: $11.6 billion
 Market value: $6.3 billion
Revenue per employee: $18,800

No 4 : VOLKSWAGEN : Car Manufacuring
 Employees: 572,800
Country: Germany
 Motor Vehicles Sales: $261.5 billion
 Market value: $101.3 billion
Revenue per employee: $456,600


No 5 :PETROCHINA: Oil and Gas
 Employees: 544,083
Country: China :
Sales :$351.0 billion
Market value: $225.6
billion Revenue per employee: $645,000

UK's largest public sector employers:British army and RAF among top 10

This list of the top 10 UK public sector employees as and the number of employers which they  employ according  to the office of  national statistics:The NH England and Scotland are the biggest public sector employers, followed by  Revenue and Customs, UK. The British Army established in1660 is the no 3 biggest employer in United Kingdom having 125,430 employers .
The UK Royal Air Force  has 37,200 in its rolls. The Ministry of Justice and ministry of defence has  around  68,000 and 65,000 employers

, UK Statistics are available on an ad hoc basis from public company annual reports.Currently Royal Mail, G4S, Tesco and Compass Group are the largest plc employers.

walmart,volkswagen and yum brands among 10 largest employers

Walmart  is america's  biggest employer with 2.2million americans employed by the global retail chain.  Walmart   employs almost  four times the size of runner-up Volkswagen  which  is ranked no 2 with about  583,423 employees working for the German auto company   in the United States

  Meanwhile Yum Brands, which operates  the licensed brands Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and WingStreet worldwide ranks 3 with 537,000 Americans employed with the company.Meanwhile, McDonald’s ranks seventh with 420,000 employees. Petrochina ranks no 4 with 534,652 Americans in its rolls .

GE,United and Siemens among this years biggest company by market value..

The biggest 10 companies in terms of Market Value

GE  which is valued at  $253billion has  market value that is almost 2.5  times bigger than  2nd ranked  United and 3rd ranked 3M

This years most powerful 25 global brands

2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the CoreBrand® Index, a rich data set covering 1,000 companiesEach year, Tenet Partners analyzes the data in the CoreBrand Index (CBI) to determine the US economy’s Top 100 Most Powerful Brands based on high awareness and positive brand perceptions. 2015 marks the eighth year of the report. The report is unique because it is based on a single, data-driven score that assesses each brand’s familiarity and relevance in terms of Brand Power

Top 100 most powerful brands 2015 from Sumit Roy

10 best free photo editing software for windows and Mac

Photo and Image Editing Tools

Pixlr – Fully functional alternative to Adobe Photoshop. (Web, Windows, Mac)
GIMP – Another Photoshop alternative. (Linux, Mac)
Paint.net – GIMP for Windows (Windows)
Seashore – Basic image editing with layers, textures, gradients and more. (Mac)
Phixr :Lots of filters and effects, easy to use, connects to Facebook, Twitter, WordPress.com
InkScape – Professional vector graphics editor, replaces Adobe Illustrator (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Pinta – Another great Illustrator alternative. (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Canva –makes design easy templates for infographics, banners, newsletters.

Fotor : free online designer and editing tool for amateur and pros
Pixlr-o-Matic –Photo  app with filters and lots of effects  (Android, iOS Mac, Chrome)
Photoscape – Fun and easy photo editing software. (Windows, Mac)

top 10 facts you did not know about Fedex"

FedEx Revenue 2015 $47.45 billion 

 Number of packages shipped annually by FedEx 1.25 billion

Total miles traveled each day by FedEx couriers (equivalent to 100 trips around earth) 2.5 million

Number of countries and territories FedEx delivers to 220 

Number of full time FedEx employees 300,000 

Percent of shipped packages lost by FedEx 0.55 % 

Historic high Fedex stock price at wall street was on  Feb 17, 2007 when it reached :$120.97 

Lowest Historic Stock Price May 6, 1980 when it reached  $2.50 

Number of delivery vans in the FedEx fleet 43,000 

Number of airplanes in the FedEx fleet: 654 

Number of  air fleet  Fedex lifts daily :30 million pound

 Total daily miles traveled by the FedEx air fleet 500,000 

Amount FedEx paid to aquire Kinko’s $2.4 billion in cash 

Highest FedEx employee salary – IT Manager $123,000

 Lowest FedEx employee – Customer Service Representative $10.42 / hour 

10 best books to help you pass your Six Sigma certification

 By Sarah Morgan

The business methodology of Six Sigma can help your business to improve output by identifying and then removing, the causes of errors.

We’ve conducted research into which books on the market are best to help you get your Six Sigma Yellow, Green or Black belt certification. We then cut them down to a list of 10, to ensure whatever help you need within Six Sigma, there’s a book here for you.

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

The Six Sigma Yellow Belt course, with no real prerequisites, can give you a broad understanding of Six Sigma practices and methodologies that you can implement into your business right away. More Yellow Belt info can be found here.

1. Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Secrets Study Guide: CSSGB Test Review for the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam by  CSSYB Exam Secrets Test Prep Team 
ISBN: 978-1516700301

It covers an enormous amount of topics. One of the most comprehensive books out there and is specifically designed to help you study for the exam. As well as being extremely well-researched, it highlights tactics and areas of focus that’ll be useful when in the Yellow Belt exam room.

Includes:

• Practice questions
• 5 secret keys to exam success
• A vast list of topics like CTQ, Quality Function Deployment and Gantt Charts

How good is it?

It’s one of the best Six Sigma books on the market focused on exam tips, and could provide you with the exam technique that could make the difference in helping you get the knowledge to pass.

2. The Six Sigma Yellow Belt Handbook by H. James Harrington & Frank Voehl 
ISBN: 978-1932828245 

Crammed with years of practical Six Sigma knowledge, this helpful handbook is both practical and insightful. You’ll learn what skills are required of someone who is Yellow Belt certified and how that will contribute to the improvement of your business. Another great plus is the inclusion of how statistical tools are important to your business.

Includes:

• What is at the heart of the Six Sigma concept
• Statistical tools for Yellow Belt
• A wealth of knowledge and understanding

How good is it?

It’s definitely a great Six Sigma book to have at your disposal. Although it’s primarily focused on Yellow Belt, it’s useful for any level of Six Sigma. It has the knowledge you need to get started and can also help experienced Six Sigma users with some general pointers.

Six Sigma Green Belt

When you take on the Green Belt, you’ll cover detailed measurements and analysis and learn further techniques to improve operations. A full list of topics and further info can be found here. 

3. The Six Sigma Handbook by Thomas Pyzdek & Paul Keller 
ISBN: 978-0071840538 

This handbook includes every aspect of Six Sigma from Green Belt and beyond which is what makes it so good.

The fourth edition is revised to reflect the continually progressing area of Six Sigma and comprehensively walks you through the methodology, covering improvement techniques in all possible areas.

Includes:

• Green Belt and Black Belt certification online quizzes
• Links to walkthrough videos covering several practical processes
• Great coverage of the sometimes neglected Lean methodologies alongside Six Sigma

How good is it?

A great in-depth guide, giving you understanding that’ll definitely give you a head start in the exam. It will also help you on the job, with brilliant attention to a wide range of practical processes necessary for someone who is Green Belt certified.

4. Six SIGMA Green Belt Study Guide: Test Prep and Practice Questions for the Six SIGMA Green Belt Exam by Trivium Test Prep 
ISBN: 978-1940978789

Ever used an exam study guide that is too fluffy and takes forever to tell you what you’ll actually need for the exam? This is the antidote. It’s brilliantly streamlined for efficient studying, only giving you information that is truly helpful.

Includes:

• 100 practice questions
• A review of every tested concept in the exam
• Fully explained subjects that’re easy to digest

How good is it?

The most efficient and straightforward study guide for the Green Belt certification. A sure way to prepare yourself to pass the exam.

Six Sigma Black Belt

The Six Sigma Black Belt is for those who are responsible for leading projects using the Six Sigma & Lean methodologies. More info on the Black Belt can be found here.

5. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook: Tools and Methods for Process Acceleration by Frank Voehl, H. James Harrington, Chuck Mignosa & Rick Charron 
ISBN: 978-1466554689

Another useful book that can vastly improve your understanding of Six Sigma. Built on a strong understanding, it comprehensively tackles the advanced level of Six Sigma in the Black Belt.

Includes:

• Diagrams and illustrations useful to understand the more complex frameworks and processes
• Insight from a well-respected and distinguished group of authors
• Exercises, worksheets and templates to assist your continuous improvement

How good is it?

This is one of the best at covering the level of detail required in the Black Belt certification. It simplifies the Black Belt methodologies, helping you to apply them to your exam and to real-world situations.

6. The Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook (Six SIGMA Operational Methods) by Thomas McCarty, Lorraine Daniels, Michael Bremer and Praveen Gupta 
ISBN: 978-0071443296

This handbook does a great job of explaining the more difficult elements of Six Sigma, integral to passing the Black Belt. It aims to make you an expert in Six Sigma, explaining how to take on multiple projects and solve complex problems.

Includes:

• A complete guide to understanding and writing financial reports
• Project costing tools
• Problem-solving tools like Design for Six Sigma and TRIZ

How good is it?

A very useful handbook to aid you whilst studying for the exam, as well as after you’ve passed, helping you use Six Sigma to solve tricky on the job problems. A great Black Belt resource.

General

There are many useful books out there that can help you generally with some, or all of the Six Sigma certifications.

7. Six Sigma For Dummies by Craig Gygi & Bruce Williams 
ISBN: 978-1118120354

It may seem too basic consulting a “For Dummies” book for help with Six Sigma, but it has great reviews and genuinely provides very useful information about the methodologies. If you’re studying for the Yellow Belt it’s a great resource to get you started. Its usefulness is not limited though, and does provide knowledge relevant and helpful to those studying both Green and Black belts and for those who want general Six Sigma guidance.

Includes:

• Top dos and don’ts of Six Sigma
• Plenty of thorough how tos
• Top tips for those currently in the industry

How good is it?

Amazon have made it part of their “Best Books of the Year So Far” for 2015 - it also averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 reviews. It’s a great read for anyone in project management, let alone someone taking a Six Sigma certification.

8. Six Sigma for Managers, Second Edition (Briefcase Books Series) by Greg Brue 
ISBN: 978-0071838634

Greg Brue is CEO of Six Sigma Consultants and is a Master Six Sigma Black Belt and aims this book at the busy managers of today. His expertise provides tips for those managers of how to use Six Sigma to be successful in your field.

Includes:

• Clear definitions of Six Sigma terms and concepts
• Specifics about tactics and improving your planning
• The latest in practical insights and tips

How good is it?

Another of Amazon’s “Best Books of the Year So Far” for 2015. It provides an up to date perspective from someone who has mastered the field with tips that can help you pass your exam and help you on the job.

9. Six Sigma for Everyone by George Eckes 
ISBN: 978-0471281566

If you’re looking for a book that doesn’t over-complicate the concepts of Six Sigma, look no further. This is perfect for someone looking to improve their basic understanding of the Six Sigma methodology – perhaps sitting the Yellow or Green belt.

Includes:

• Straightforward explanations of terms and principles
• In-depth examples for further insight
• 10 basic tools each team member needs

How good is it?

Reading this will give you a solid foundation of knowledge before sitting your exam. It’s excellent at serving its purpose for those not looking to go over the top with Six Sigma.

10. The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook: A Quick Reference Guide to 100 Tools for Improving Quality and Speed by Michael L. George, John Maxey, David Rowlands and Mark Price
ISBN: 978-0071441193

An ideal reference guide for those studying both the Green and Black Belts. Contains excellent advice on how best to use the Six Sigma tools in different situations. With step-by-step instructions it can help you get a true understanding of how to carry out the processes you learn on the courses.

Includes:

• Brief summaries of the 70 most important tools in Lean Six Sigma
• Quick and easy reference guide to the DMAIC improvement cycle
• Concise but thorough information in a pocket sized format

How good is it?

A handy book if you’re looking for something that isn’t too dense but still provides helpful information. It’s very useful when revising for either exam.

About the Author:        

Sarah writes for Firebrand Training on a number of IT related topics. This includes exams, training, certification trends, project management, certification, careers advice and the industry itself. Sarah has 11 years of experience in the IT industry. 

10 interesting statistics on howTumblr is set to end Facebook domination

10 interesting and mind boggling statistics on how  Tumblr is giving Facebook the jitters

According to a recent brand measuring research company Tumblr was the only network to occupy nearly as much of its users’ time as Facebook (respectively, 50.6 vs. 51 minutes daily) for individuals between the ages of 18 and 29.

lesser known facts on Tumble :Tumblr Statistics Data ( This data is updated till July 1st,2015

Very few of us know that  Tumblr's , founder and CEO  David Karp who is worth more than $300m have not completed his high school. Karp left Bronx Science high school when he was 19..

1. Tumblr  was bough over by Yahoo for $1.1billion in May,2013
2. Total Blogs hosted by Tumblr :243.3
3. Total number of Tumblr users  :425,000,000
4. Total number of Tumblr blogs  :219,000,000 
5. Annual Tumblr Revenue           :$85,000,000 
6. New Sign ups in Tumblr  daily  :120,000 
7. Total number of Tumblr posts until now : 101,000,000,000
8.  Number of average monthly Tumblr visitors       :199,100,000
9. Tumblr’s active user base in the last six months( jan 2015 to july ) grew by 120 percent Facebook in contrast grew by 1%( source :)
10. Tumblr's growth in mobile apps downloads  during jan-july,2015 : 22%
11. Teens using  Tumblr on their mobile device    : 28 %
12. Average length of a Tumblr  user  :            14 minutes 
13. 35% users who visit Tumblr regularly has an annual  income of  atleast $35,00 
14. In 2011  content sharing from Tumblr to other sites  increased by 1299%:
15.  Tumblr visitors under who is between 21-35 : 66% 

research data : techrunch/guardian/wiki

Follow the brand : 10 things about craiglist you would never have know

15 Craigslist Statistics you never  would have known

1. Number of countries that have a local Craigslist site 70
2. Number of Craigslist daily queries worldwide 50,000,000
3. Number of Classifieds ads posted at Craiglist : 80 million
4. Total percentage of all Craigslist revenue that comes from adult service ads 33 %
5. Number of new classified ads that are published on Craiglist every month 40 million
6. Number of used car ads viewed on Craigslist 9.2 million
7. Number of page views Craigslist gets every month 20 billion
8. Number of Americans who use Craigslist each year 50 million
9. Monthly user postings at Craiglist  discussion forums: 200 million
10. Number of job listings posted to Craigslist each month 1 million
11. Percent of Craigslist owned by Ebay 25 %
12. Americans that visit craiglist every month :60million
13. Number of language supported by Craiglist : 13
14. The number of job ads out of 100million classifieds : 2million

source: Statistic Brain Research Institute, Craigslist Research Date: July 1st, 2015

Follow the brand : The lesser known 10 facts about ebay

The above Chart shows top 10 detailed statistics about Ebay 

 eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar in 1995, Originally, the site belonged to Echo Bay Technology Group, Omidyar's consulting firm.When had tried to register the domain name echobay.com, he found it already taken by the Echo Bay Mines, a gold mining company so he shortened it to his second choice, eBay.com.

You can have your post or banner displayed here for $10 a day .Click here to know more

5 most visited online presentation sharing websites ranked by country share

These are the  top 5  online presentation sharing  websites ranked by the  alexa traffic along with their country market share according to Alexa

Slideshare which is now a part of Linkedin is clearly the most popular presentation and document platform  which ranks no 1 with  alexa rank of  144. Slideshare is very popular in India with 22% market share  followed by US  and Brazil with 9 and 5% use slideshare as a presentation document platform

Doctoc ranks no 2  as the most visited presentation platform with with alexa rank of     366. The site is extremely popular in India with 44% share, followed by US, Indonesia and Pakistan where it commands 16%, 4% and 2% market share.

Scribd is ranked no 3 with alexa rank of 432 and is ranked 3rd after doctoc with a alexa rank within 500.The site has its most users from India and US with 15% an 13 respectively.Scribd is quite popular with Indonesian users  with 11% market share

Issuu.com ranks no 4 with alexa rank of  534. Issuu's  20% traffic comes from  users in India . US users too use this site often with 15%  share .Brazil and Spain ranks 3rd and 4th with 5% and 4% respectively

Prezi  is ranked no 5 with an alexa rank of 1126 and the site is  quite popular in United States with a share of 22% using the presentation platform of Prezi. Mexico and India ranks no 2 and 3 respectively with 8% and 5% respectively

Calameo is ranked no 6 with an alexa of 3880. The site is quite frequently used in France where 26% users are based. Indians use this website  actively as well wit 16% market share . Algeria and Venezuela ranks no 3 and 4 with 6% and 5% share respectively