StumbleUpon Basics and Top 5 Tips

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The questions will not stop coming regarding StumbleUpon tips.  Although we attempted to provide the Top 10 alternatives, we see that people are dedicated to learning how to use StumbleUpon in the most effective manner possible.

With over 30 million regular users you have to stop ignoring StumbleUpon.  To give you a feel of the content that enjoys the most success on StumbleUpon here is a list of the Top 10 most viewed webpages on StumbleUpon.

First Impressions
Remember when everyone told you that content was King and to forget about your site's design.  While this is somewhat true, it's a bit different with StumbleUpon.  Your sites visual appeal is vital since users are able to quickly vote down or re-Stumble.

Colors
Pay attention to the colors on your site.  How do you feel when you visit your site? Is it too dark? Too bright?  Colors have a significant emotional impact and some StumbleUpon users will skip your page if your color combinations are subpar.

How to Share on StumbleUpon
  1. When you are on the web page that you wish to share open the Share Panel on the StumbleUpon toolbar (download the StumbleUpon button)
  2. Select the Most Shared or All Contacts tab to find the Stumbler you wish to share to

Tips

  1. Do not only submit your content, submit interesting content that you find on the web.
  2. Follow like-minded stumblers.
  3. StumbleUpon rewards quality therefore submit valuable content.
  4. You cannot be king of all niches.  Focus on one niche.
  5. Share the right content with the right Stumblers.

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