An End to Farmville Notices? Facebook Applications No Longer Able to Send Notifications.
“Relationship Marketing Specialist” Mari Smith posted on her site that as of March 1, 2010, Facebook apps will no longer be able to send users notifications but you can opt-in so the application/developers can contact you directly. Each application will have to be approved separately. Mashable also has a posted about this change and stated that “developers…
Read MoreFacebook Applications for a Healthy Life
Did you know that Facebook actually has HEALTHY applications? MapMyRun (Cardio) and another app called My LogYourRun – links to Google maps, runners, walkers and bikers can find routes, share them and give feedback. Another application for runners is Running Ahead: http://apps.facebook.com/runningahead/ Cardio Trainer – like MapMyRun, this app can map but it also uses GPS (coordinating with…
Read MoreGoogle Shopper: Snap a Picture and Access Info
On Thursday, February 18, 2010, Google announced Google Shopper, a new Android application that allows people to use their camera phones to take a snapshot of book covers, CDs, DVDs and video games and most barcodes. By taking the picture, it immediately allowing shoppers to have products and price information at their fingertips. (Voice recognition is…
Read MoreThe Power of Facebook. Why your small business should be on board.
On February 4th, Facebook celebrated its 6th anniversary. And, with over 400 million active users, next to Google, Facebook is now the second most used “search engine” on the Internet. How many people do you know who AREN’T using Facebook? Most people are. Not only are they connecting with friends and family but they are…
Read MoreWhat Factors Influence Moms to Buy?
This week, Emarketer circulated more statistics about marketing to Moms. Is it any surprise that Moms (or anyone else, for that matter) trust peer-to-peer consumer reviews? Isn’t this what the “new” age of Social Media is all about? Manufacturers descriptions are biased and intended to sell products. Consumer reviews are not. Moms are powerful influencers…
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