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Spy on Competitors’ Technology Profiles with BuiltWith

Have you ever found yourself browsing the web and wondering what content management system a website is using? Or maybe which hosting company they use? Or even their specific design theme?

Stop Wondering. Get Answers.

BuiltWith.com is a nifty free tool that helps you investigate any website’s technology profile. Simply plug in a URL you’re curious about and BuiltWith provides an extensive list, including:

Web Server
Hosting Provider
Email Services
SSL Certificates
Content Management System
Frameworks
Advertising
Analytics
JavaScript Libraries
Audio/Video Media
Widgets
Content Delivery Network
Aggregation Functionality
Document Information
Encoding
And More!

BuiltWith is a great tool for competitive research and for finding ways to improve your own website. You can also view global website trends and analyze websites that target certain keywords. There’s even a Chrome Extension to get BuiltWith results directly in your browser. Curious? Give it a try!

Brian Shilling

Brian is our Executive Vice President of Client Operations with experience leading diverse teams of marketers and designers in strategic marketing, content creation, and crafting comprehensive messaging and positioning platforms for our healthcare and tech clients. To learn more about Brian's experiences and qualifications, visit our leadership team page.