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Alltop
Online News Content Aggregator

Published on 04/14/2009
Ratingstars3 Rated 3 out of 5 stars by AppAppeal Editor
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What can you use the app for?
Alltop has been designed to make it easy to find out exactly what’s going on in various different topics. The internet is a really useful resource, however the problem is that there is often too much information, staying up to date and sifting through it all can be very difficult. Alltop makes this really easy; all of the topics are updated every hour. Alltop can be compared to a search engine; however it makes it easy to find out current information rather than the answer to simple questions. All of the latest stories are collected from all over the internet, all of these results are aggregated and displayed in an easy to read format. There are so many different topics to choose from, including food, fashion, celebrities, politics, and cars. Alltop is more like a library with lots of useful information catalogued and easily searchable. It’s been designed to make it easy to find out exactly what’s happening right at the moment.
What is the history and popularity of the app?
Alltop was founded in March 2008 by Guy Kawasaki, Will Mayall, and Kathryn Henkens. The site is owned by Nononia, a company based in the United States.
What are the differences to other apps?
This site is designed to make it easy to read about a variety of different subjects without having to visit numerous different websites. All of the topics are updated on automatically every hour; this will ensure that all of the information is as current as possible. The content is also available whenever you want it, right around the clock.
How does the web app look and feel to use?
The design of alltop is very clean and professional, it has a nice modern design that’s very easy to use and navigate. Topics can easily be searched by either entering a keyword, or by browsing various categories. It’s also possible to search by clicking letters in the alphabet. Creating an account personalizes the whole experience which makes it even more enjoyable to use.
How does the registration process work?
Registering for an account with alltop doesn’t take very long and is certainly worth it. You need to choose a username, password and also enter your email address. The username you choose will also be used as your URL to access your personal account. You must accept the terms and conditions before you can continue registering. You will then receive an email from alltop which you must read and follow the instructions to confirm your email address and create your account.
What does it cost to use the application?
Alltop is free for everyone to use, the site is supported by adverts however these do not cause any real problems.
Who would you recommend the application to?
Alltop is a great resource for anyone that wants to stay up to date about various different subjects. As the information is updated automatically every hour you don’t need to do anything complicated or visit many other sites to get the information.
  • Read a variety of articles on many different subjects
  • All articles are updated hourly
  • Free signup to personalize the site
  • Browse by categories or search using keywords

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Website
http://alltop.com/

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