Top 10 UrbanGeekz Stories in 2018

Published by Kunbi Tinuoye at December 27, 2018

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2018 has been another pivotal year for the brand, with our flagship product UrbanGeekz ranked as one of the top 20 tech blogs on Ranker. ‘The Best Tech Blogs’ is based on traffic as well as influence over the subject online, according to the website.

So what content has captivated you this year? Well, below is a list of some of our most popular stories on UrbanGeekz.com in 2018, which actually includes one piece from 2017 that continues to resonate with our audience. In terms of traffic (not social shares), these are the stories that performed best over the past year. Take a look at this list and let us know what you think.

What topics do you want us to cover in 2019? Is there anything more we can do to better serve your needs? Let us know your thoughts on the Comments Page.

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Key Players to attend Culture Shifting Weekend Silicon Valley to boost Diversity in Tech

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UrbanGeekz Launches Visual Campaign To Celebrate Diverse Innovators

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10 Mobile Apps You Should Know About” – Created By African Americans 2018

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Kunbi Tinuoye

Kunbi Tinuoye is the founder and CEO of UrbanGeekz. Previously, she worked as a News Correspondent for NBC’s theGrio. Prior, she was a senior broadcast journalist for the BBC in London. Tinuoye currently sits on the SXSW Pitch Advisory Board and CES Conference Advisory Board. She is a key player in the Atlanta tech startup ecosystem and serves as a mentor for Comcast NBCUniversal’s The Farm Accelerator. Tinuoye has received several awards and accolades, including being honored with a Resolution from the Georgia Legislative.