YugaTech

YugaTech
Type of site
 Technology, News, Reviews
Owner Abe Olandres
Created by Abe Olandres
Slogan(s) Philippine Technology Authority
Website yugatech.com
Alexa rank Increase 25,108 (2014) [1]
Commercial Yes
Launched 2005
Current status Active

YugaTech is a technology website based in the Philippines. It was founded and is owned by blogger Abe Olandres (better known by his username "Yuga").[2][3] The site is the longest running technology news & reviews website in the country, starting back in 2002 with its domain, and refocusing on technology in 2005. It is currently the Philippines' number one Technology News & Reviews Website in terms of traffic and Alexa Page Ranking.[4]

Brief History

YugaTech started out as a personal blog in 2002 by Abe Olandres. The blog then converted into a technology focused website in 2005, and has faced a brand redesign in 2011. In 2012, the company grew with more people as it evolved into the top Philippine Technology News & Reviews Website. In 2015, the website faced another redesign, and since, YugaTech has received several awards for its website.

Currently, YugaTech delivers technology news and reviews about the latest products from various local (Cherry Mobile, Globe, Smart, MyPhone), and foreign tech companies/brands (such as Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, etc.) as well as updates from popular internet websites like Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc.

YugaTech has been cited by other international websites for leads in the country, and has also done several interviews such as Razer CEO's Min Liang Tan at the 2013 Pinoy Gaming Festival, and has conducted international coverage at foreign events such as CES, Computex, Samsung Unpacked and more.

As of 2016, YugaTech is positioning itself with the tagline Philippine Technology Authority.

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "yugatech.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  2. ↑ Abe Olandres Archived July 3, 2015, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ↑ About YugaTech Archived July 4, 2015, at the Wayback Machine.
  4. ↑ "Alexa - Top Sites in Philippines". www.alexa.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  5. ↑ Winners at the 2014 Globe Tatt Awards. Rappler. Retrieved 07-02-2015.
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