FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Webopedia.com, an online dictionary for computer and Internet technology topics, was recognized as the "Best Technology Website" in the Web Marketing Association's 2012 WebAwards. WebAwards is the Internet's premier industry-based website awards program. Judges gave high marks to Webopedia.com's creativity, design, innovation, impact, copywriting and memorability. The website was deemed the "most useful online tech dictionary" available today.
Webopedia.com is part of the growing technology media presence of QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq:QNST), the leader in vertical marketing and media online.
"We are delighted to receive this acknowledgment of Webopedia.com's value to readers," said Vangie Beal, managing editor of Webopedia.com. "Our dedicated editors and expert freelance contributors embrace QuinStreet's commitment to providing consumers with comprehensive online resources. We strive to produce award-winning online experiences for individuals seeking to understand the computer world."
Under Beal's direction, Webopedia.com consistently delivers useful content on a range of technology topics, including communications, e-commerce, hardware, operating systems, social media and software. The website also publishes overviews of computer industry companies.
"This WebAward validates our focus on providing excellent content to our readers in the Information Technology community. We are proud of our experienced team of writers and editors who make this possible," said Olumide Soroye, senior vice president at QuinStreet. "Our goal is to present clear and compelling explanations of technological topics so that readers can benefit from our content regardless of their IT sophistication."
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