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In this article, we will explore PostRank from different perspectives to understand its impact on society. From its birth to the present, PostRank has played a fundamental role in various aspects of daily life. We will analyze its evolution over time, highlighting its achievements and challenges. Additionally, we will examine how PostRank has influenced and shaped our personal and collective experiences. Through this journey, we seek to provide a comprehensive view of PostRank and its relevance in today's world.
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Web analytics |
Predecessor | AideRSS Inc. |
Founded | July 2007 |
Founder | Ilya Grigorik |
Defunct | May 1, 2012 |
Fate | Acquired (June 6, 2011) |
Successor | |
Headquarters | Waterloo , Canada |
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Website | postrank |
PostRank was a social media analytics service that used a proprietary ranking algorithm to measure "social engagement" with published content based on blog comments and links, Internet bookmarks, clicks, page views, and activities from social network services such as Twitter, Digg, Facebook and Myspace. In June 2011, PostRank was acquired by Google.
The company was formerly called AideRSS, Inc. In October 2008, AideRSS re-launched their website as postrank.com to focus the company's work on the core PostRank technology. In July 2009, the company officially changed its name to PostRank Inc.
The company developed and offered multiple services:
After acquisition, PostRank functionality was integrated into Google Analytics: