# Entrepreneurial Investment Infographics WP Engine Explores the Makings of a 'Shark Tank' Success By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-tank References: [wpengine](http://wpengine.com) & [abc.go](http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank) Shark Tank is an American reality competition TV show inspired by Dragon's Den. It features [aspiring entrepreneurs presenting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startup-pitch-videos) to a panel of potential investors. Yet not every business who lands a Shark Tank investor wins. That is where this infographic comes into play. WP Engine, a [WordPress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-website-builder) hosting site, explores how tech factors can affect the success of a business idea. The Shark Tank infographic begins with the investors themselves, showing which individual has the best track record when it comes to their support. It then moves on to reliable CMS platforms of which WordPress is a clear winner. The infographic delves further into the benefit of a secure site and [eCommerce solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shopline) to show that the products being sold are purchased safely and efficiently. All of these points tie into a Shark Tank success story. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shark Tank Success Factors:** Identifying key factors that contribute to successful pitches on Shark Tank. - **Secure Site and Ecommerce Solutions:** The importance of secure sites and efficient eCommerce solutions for businesses. - **CMS Platform Reliability:** The reliability of CMS platforms, specifically WordPress, for business websites. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Reality TV:** Identifying opportunities to innovate and improve the pitch process for reality TV shows like Shark Tank. - **Web Hosting:** Providing secure and reliable web hosting services for businesses with eCommerce solutions. - **Content Management Systems:** Developing and improving CMS platforms for businesses, specifically WordPress, to improve website functionality and reliability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Startup Investor Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findinvestor.md) - [Investor-Focused Seafood Brand Strategies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragons-den.md) - [Interactive Pitch Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editapp.md) - [Preemptive Startup Evaluations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vet-my-idea.md) - [Efficiency-Improved Custom Website Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-website-platform.md) - [Idea Validating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headstarter.md) - [Supportive Entrepreneur Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/successful-startups.md) - [Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur.md) - [Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-zenpreneur-community.md)