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Techboomers
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Type of site
Educational
URLtechboomers.com
RegistrationNot required

Techboomers is an educational website that teaches older adults and inexperienced Internet users how to use various websites and Internet-based applications.[1][2]

The site was founded by current CEO Steve Black. Prior to Techboomers, Black had run Suited Media where he founded the first social network for poker players called Pokerspace.com.[3] He later became a SEO consultant, working with startups in Southern Ontario and California.[3] He founded Techboomers after his parents and older relatives would come to him for advice on using digital technology.[4]

Techboomers includes tutorial and videos to help teach lessons on how to use websites such as Facebook, YouTube, Netflix and Spotify.[4][5] The site is designed with larger fonts and drop down menus to make it easier to read and navigate.[5] A notable feature documented by the International Business Times is the site helps inexperienced users close and delete their accounts and user profiles on various sites.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Rodriguez, Salvador (7 October 2015). "Apps and dating sites for an older generation". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Tinder for Senior Citizens: Stich, Willing, Geekatoo Join New Wave of Startups Targeting Boomers". International Business Times. 30 September 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Techboomers". Startup Lister. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  4. ^ a b Henry, Alan (5 September 2015). "Techboomers Offers Guided Tutorials for the Web's Most Popular Sites". Lifehacker. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  5. ^ a b Rodriguez, Salvador (2 October 2015). "Old Love Goes Digital". New Delhi Television. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
  6. ^ Rodriguez, Salvador (4 November 2015). "Why Netflix, Spority, Groupon and Other Sites Make It Almost Impossible to Delete Your Account (and what to do about it)". International Business Times. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
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