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TechCrunch has been profiling information about startup websites, companies and products since 2005. It is a great resource to get the latest news about web startups and established tech companies. What companies have been started, acquired and funded as well as information about larger tech companies – all of this in one blog.

I have subscribed to the RSS feed and follow the blog religiously; it’s my favorite Technology blog. With a Technorati rank of 3 and a huge following, TechCrunch is a must read for anyone looking for information around startups. What I like about TechCrunch is the fact that it takes an ‘opinion’ on the news (which is generally an informed one).

Although I like all their posts and writers but my personal favorite writers are Erick Schonfeld (Co-editor of TechCrunch), Michael Arrington (Founder and co-editor), Robin Wauters, Leena Rao and Vivek Wadhwa (guest writer for TechCrunch). Posts like Startups 101 – The Complete Mint Presentation, Everything you Wanted to Know About Startup Building but were afraid to ask, PR Secrets for Startups are a few examples of some valuable information TechCrunch shares.

Another interesting point is the comments section of the any post on TechCrunch – the discussions, opinions and views of various tech geeks around the world is highly informative. Do go through them to get a better insight to the post.

With the blog authority and readership TechCrunch it has, it has become the dream of any startup to get featured on their website. I wouldn’t be surprised if a startups first PR strategy would be “how to feature on TechCrunch”. TechCrunch has also been surrounded by various criticisms but that is all in the game.

According to me, TechCrunch is a must-read blog for any web geek to gather information on startups, high tech giants, industry news, motivational tips and personal experiences.