Computer Geeks

Computer Geeks

Infobox Company
name = Computer Geeks
company_
type = Private
foundation = 1996 in Oceanside, California
location = 1890 Ord Way, Oceanside 92056, CA, USA
key_people = Scott E. Kusel, President
industry = Retail
products = Computer hardware, consumer electronics
num_employees = over 200
homepage = [http://www.geeks.com geeks.com] and computergeeks.com

Computer Geeks is an Internet discount retailer of computer hardware, peripherals and consumer electronics to businesses, resellers and consumers. Computer Geeks focuses on purchasing manufacturers' excess inventories, closeouts and out-of-date products which allows the company to provide competitive pricing, while at the same time deliver quality service and high customer satisfaction across its different channels. Ratings and Reviews for Computer Geeks at [http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Computer_Geeks_1 ResellerRatings.com] ] Customer Ratings for Computer Geeks at [http://www.epinions.com/webs-Web_Services-All-Merchants-Computer_Geeks_Discount_Outlet Epinions.com] ]

Retail website

The company's website was launched in the spring of 1996 as CompGeeks.com. In 1998 Computer Geeks was able to acquire the domain names Geeks.com and ComputerGeeks.com. Computer Geeks is the company's registered trademark name, but it promotes itself as Geeks.com.

Tech tips

Tech Tips was designed to provide computer help, tips, or just some basic instructions on how to be a computer "geek". It was created to give consumers the computer information needed to stay current with trends and other industry related news. Tech Tips is published every Sunday to email subscribers and also posted to the TechTipsBlog.

History

Geeks.com was founded in 1996 in Oceanside, California (greater San Diego area). The company is privately owned by Genica Corp. The use of multiple online marketing channels enables the company to streamline the purchasing process and effectively distribute products to their customers and contributes to the company's growth. Geeks.com is one of the fastest growing private companies in San DiegoLiz Wiedemann (September 25, 2006), "Fastest Growing Private Companies", "San Diego Business Journal", July 30, 2007, p. 20, 22. #75 on the list, available online [http://geeks.com/pix/sanbizjour/fastestgrowing.pdf here] ] (in revenue growth) and is one of the city's top 5 computer resellers.Liz Wiedemann (February 12, 2007), "The Largest San Diego Computer Resellers", "San Diego Business Journal", page 28, #5 available online [http://geeks.com/pix/sanbizjour/computerresellers.pdf here] ]

The Internet Retailer lists Computer Geeks among the top 200 online retailers nationwide in its 2006 issue of their "Top 500 Guide".Internet Retailer "Top 500 Guide" 2006, page 140, online at [http://www.internetretailer.com/dailyNews.asp?id=2120 InternetRetailer.com] ] The guide is published annually by the Internet Retailer.

Company website

* [http://www.geeks.com Geeks.com]
* [http://www.geeks.com/techtips/default.asp Geeks.com Tech Tips]

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