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ConsumerSearch.com Ranked Among TIME.com's 50 Best Web sites of 2009
NEW YORK, August 31, 2009 - ConsumerSearch.com has been ranked among TIME.com's 50 Best Web sites of 2009. According to TIME.com, the annual list consists of Web sites that help make online life more efficient and fun.
ConsumerSearch.com, a business unit of the About Group, is a Web site that collects the best editorial and user-generated product reviews, analyzes their picks and recommends what to buy in over 300 product categories, from MP3 players to snow blowers.
TIME.com spotlighted ConsumerSearch.com by saying, "There's no shortage of opinions on the Web — in fact, there's a terrible surplus. ConsumerSearch does the best job of organizing and cataloging all those voices. It's not a product-review site per se but a curated roundup of the most qualified reviewers — with a summary of the consensus opinion and links in case you want to dig deeper."
ConsumerSearch.com recently launched a new Cell Phone Reviews section (http://www.consumersearch.com/cell-phones), in an effort to simplify the purchasing process for mobile phones. The section contains reviews for over 200 phones from 18 different wireless carriers and 23 different manufacturers.
"We are honored and excited to be recognized by TIME.com for ConsumerSearch.com Web site," said Cella Irvine, president and C.E.O., the About Group. "This accomplishment is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to providing users with quality content that they can rely on, to make informed buying decisions."
About The About Group
The About Group comprises the Web sites About.com, ConsumerSearch.com, UCompareHealthCare.com and Caloriecount.about.com. About.com is one of the Web's leading producers of original content. The site's expert Guides provide users with accurate and unbiased information to help them live happier, healthier and more successful lives. ConsumerSearch.com analyzes expert and user-generated consumer product reviews and recommends the best products to purchase based on their findings.
UCompareHealthCare.com provides dynamic interactive tools that enable users to measure the quality of healthcare services. Caloriecount.about.com offers weight management tools, social support and nutritional information to help users achieve their diet goals.
The About Group is part of The New York Times Company, a leading media company with 2008 revenues of $2.9 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, WQXR-FM and more than 50 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
Contact:
Erica McDonald, 212-204-1724, E-mail: emcdonald@about.com