Who would have thought?  What a surprise…

Ok, so we’re just kidding! We didn’t actually make the cover of TIME (yet).
We’re only jumping on the latest internet bandwagon: our fellow internet friend MrBoo has created a fun application that allows you to put your Twitter page on the cover of TIME.

So, if you you’re on Twitter but always wanted to make the cover of TIME, here’s your lucky chance to get your wish (virtually) and appear on the front of iPhone at that.

They say that you have to dream big to achieve big.  We’ll make the cover of TIME in due time, we’re working hard on it.

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Diva dog collar
Pink dog collar
Leather dog collar

Find these and more at http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Pets.

A dog is a man’s best (dressed) friend!
While working on the new universe we found that clothes for dogs are amongst our most popular products as well. That is no surprises since of the 27 million pets in the UK over a third are dogs; figures show that British people own more than 7.3 million dogs.

This winter, coats for dogs were highly sought-after.  As summer approaches we see that fashion councious pet owners are searching for dog T-Shirts and sunglasses. Now it’s all about getting your dog ready for the heat!

More than 4000 coats for dogs

20 pairs of dog sunglasses

348 dog dresses

Cat lovers will have to wait – Twenga does not currently have a section for cat clothing as there is not sufficient demand for it as yet.

A strong international market
Two of the strongest pet markets are in Brazil and the United States spending more than $30 billion dollars a year with a predicted $50 million spend in 2010. Here at Twenga we see a lot of evidence suggesting that pet owners have no problems overindulging their treasured pets much in the same way we’ve traditionally spoiled kids. This is evident on the Web as specialized pet sites are developing fast: dog dating sites, dog blogs, dog massage parlours…

As we continue to develop the Pet universe, you can be sure that we will add more brands, retailers and more products to satisfy you and your pets.

And as a final note, don’t forget the most traditonal dog products searched on Twenga: dog food, dog guard, dog kennel, and dog collar.

We are pleased to announce that we have been named a winner of the Award which distinguishes the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa).

Red Herring is a global media company which unites the world’s best high technology innovators, venture investors and business decision makers. Their editorial staff rigorously evaluated several hundred private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development.

I’d like to share a word from our CEO Bastien Duclaux who just got back from Berlin:
“We are delighted to see that the jury of the Red Herring Award has acknowledged the value that Twenga brings to online consumers and online retailers. Our innovative proprietary technology has enabled us to roll out our shopping search and price comparison sites in thirteen countries in the quarter of the time needed by competitors.”

Needless to say we are still in celebration mode as we continue to bring you more e-commerce innovation.

Farley Duvall, Managing Director of Red Herring EMOA, Jani Penttinen, CEO of XIHA Life and Bastien Duclaux, CEO of Twenga together in Berlin at the closing dinner (02-04-2009).

One of our more recent developments here at Twenga, has been our price comparison iPhone application, Twenga iPhone Application, which lets iPhone owners use their mobile phones to check the prices of high-tech products to find the best deal before buying it in a store. Using an interface specifically designed for the Apple iPhone, you can browse through hi-tech offers available on Twenga’s website.

In a few simple steps, you can:

• - Compare prices – Which store has the best deal?
• - Find technical specifications – How many megapixels does it offer?
• - Read consumer reviews – Which retailer has the best customer care service?

All the information you need before deciding where to purchase, in-store or online. Twenga gives you the choice to shop from on any one of the 500,000 offers from 500 different brands sold by 1,300 online retailers.

You’re in total control; it’s like having a personal shopping assistant in your pocket!

No more following shop assistants through busy crowds, and certainly no more worrying about missing out on the deals and bargains.

In the present economic climate when saving money is a necessity, we’re finding more reasons than ever to compare prices and shop around for the best products and deals. Even though many companies charge for their iPhone applications, we are giving the Twenga iPhone application away for free. And like so many of us know, getting something for free these days are rare.

We really wanted to create something that was very user friendly, and stay true to our motto of helping shoppers get right to their goal in their shopping search. Even if times are hard, shopping doesn’t have to be.

The application is available in six countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and The Netherlands.

It can be found at www.twenga.co.uk/iphone and downloaded from the Apple App Store.

When we introduced Twenga to you over two years ago we wanted to help online consumers, like you, make better shopping decisions, by offering you an exhaustive collection of retailers at your finger tips.

It is with great pleasure that we announce our 2008 financial results. Twenga has generated 3.2 million Euros in revenue – a 500% increase from 2007. Proving that we are not just the little start –up that could but the eCommece site that continues to connect, help and listen to your needs.

We have so many reasons to be proud here at Twenga:

• We are now in 13 countries – including a launch in Brazil and the US.
• We list more than 110 million offers from 60,000 retailers – staying true to our mission of being the most exhaustive price comparison site.
• Twenga has won the trust of more than 20 million consumers – which shows that the word is spreading, to your friends, family and even co-workers.
• We are now among the 20 most visited price comparison sites worldwide.

Twenga’s growing success is due in part to three steadfast propositions:

• Neutral and objective listings that meets your growing requirements for unbiased price comparisons.
• An In-house designed organic crawl technology, that allows for a natural indexation of retailers. Our goal is to become exhaustive.
• 10 times more offers listed on Twenga than on any other price comparison site– a guarantee for our consumers to find the best price.

We are dedicated to moving up and onward in improving your online shopping experience as well as becoming a force in eCommerce innovation.