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If you regularly use Reddit as a way to distribute photo content, you may already be familiar with Imgur. Forbes calls it "the go to host for shared photos on meme-friendly sites." But what you may not also know is that Imgur is also an example of a bootstrapping success story. The company has grown without the help of venture funding, says founder Alan Schaaf. The company's revenue comes from charges for premium services. Those now include additional analytics. Read more about Imgur, but not just as a bootstrapping success story. The site can also offer tools to help you measure the viral popularity of your next visual content.