‘We help you easily discover new and interesting stuff on the Web. Tell us what you like, and we’ll introduce you to amazing web pages, videos, photos and more that you wouldn’t have found on your own.’

On the lookout for interesting websites to tickle your fancy? If you haven’t discovered StumbleUpon yet, then find out what it can discover for you! Founded in 2001, StumbleUpon is a discovery engine (now also available as an iPhone and iPad application) that takes you on an intriguing journey around the web, allowing you to discover sites you may have never heard of but are guaranteed to intrigue and inspire you.

Once you sign up for your free account, you can select from a wide variety of categories which relate to your interests: ranging from Poker, to Painting, to Postmodernism and everything in between. Once you have picked out your favourite topics, simple stumble away! You can choose to stumble a particular channel, all your channels or if you don’t want to stumble by interest, you can simply browse news stories, photos or videos.You can then like or dislike the pages you are presented with, giving StumbleUpon a clearer idea of exactly the kind of sites you do and don’t want to see. Easy!

Connect your StumbleUpon account with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Google to share and comment on the sites that strike your interest, and follow other Stumblers whose interests are of a similar nature to your own. So, whether you are on the hunt for inspiration, entertainment, tip and hints, or simply want to fill a quiet Sunday afternoon,  check out StumbleUpon and you may stumble upon something special!