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Growing Base of Mobile Computing Devices Drives the Global Mobile Software Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Growing Base of Mobile Computing Devices Drives the Global Mobile Software Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, California (PRWEB) March 26, 2012
Follow us on LinkedIn – Mobile software, a key enabler of advanced sophistication and functionality of mobile computing devices, represents a healthy market with growth closely tied to sales of mobile computing devices, such as, smartphones, enterprise digital assistants (EDAs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), handheld computers, among others. Spiraling sales of smartphones is spawning opportunities for the creation of numerous new software applications ranging from security software to latest mobile apps revolving around device customization, internet connectivity, mobile collaboration, and other mobile computer related activities. Modern mobile communications industry is flooded with apps, driven by growing ubiquity of mobile computing devices, app stores, and the continuous battle among device manufacturers to provide unmatched user experiences.
Mobile web applications are forecast to witness the fastest growth in the upcoming years thanks to the increasing use of mobile Internet for Web 2.0 social networking, collaborative and video applications. About 70% of mobile users are expected to use mobile Internet services on a daily basis in the coming years, particularly in the US and Europe. Mobile Internet is widely used for a wide range of online activities that include search, accessing information on sports and news, downloading ring tones, city guides or maps, videos and music, emailing, instant messaging, blogging, visiting social networking websites, among others. Strong growth is expected to stem from the BRIC countries, comprising Brazil, India, China and Russia. There exists vast potential for growth in these regions, given the fact that despite the lower mobile penetration rate, the proportion of mobile internet users as a percentage of mobile subscribers is considerably high.
In the operating system (OS) software market segment, especially in the smartphone sub-sector, Google’s Android, Microsoft’s Windows Phone, RIM’s BlackBerry OS, Samsung’s Bada, Nokia’s Symbian, Maemo and MeeGo, Apple’s iOS, and Linux, and Palm/HP’s WebOS currently dominate the market. The market is characterized by constant product introductions, evolving technologies and design approaches, short product life cycles, aggressive pricing practices, rapid imitation of product and technological advancements, and price sensitivity of consumers.
While the global consumer electronics industry continues to recover, as is indicated by the robustly recovering demand for mobile devices and gadgets, the industry in Europe currently remains nervous about the play out of the sovereign debt crisis drama. Consumer spending, which continues to remain a key pillar of growth in the market, remains volatile and sensitive to shocks. The market, in the Eurozone area, is facing immediate hurdles, such as, credit restriction, consumer indecisiveness and fears of possible collapse of consumer confidence in the event of escalation in the severity of the debt crisis. Amid conflicting news on the success of Europe’s band-aid strategy of containing the crisis, market sentiments continue to swing between hope and concerns. For instance, Greece has been kept afloat by its fellow eurozone countries and the rescue packages has and will continue to help the country avoid a sovereign default on its bond payments into the short-term. Although these short-term solutions do not provide a permanent solution to the crisis and in reality indicates deferring of conclusive, corrective action, market sentiments are nevertheless encouraged.
In Europe, the debt crisis is triggering increased price sensitivity among Eurozone countries. There exist signs of a distinct shift in consumer demand towards lower priced products, as is indicated by the robustly waxing sales of cheaper Android based smartphones and Apple’s steady decline in market share. The trend reflects a shift in consumer purchasing patterns towards low cost models as a result of the pressure exerted by the debt crisis. The impact of the debt crisis until now has only been reflected in the realignment of consumer demand from the premium tier of the market to mid-and- mass market tier. The trend marks an actual expansion in the market at the low-end thus counterbalancing the decline being witnessed in the high-end premium tier. Demand for mobile software is therefore expected to remain steady into the immediate future.
As stated by the new market research report on Mobile Software, Asia- Pacific represents the largest market worldwide. The region is also forecast to emerge into the fastest growing market with a projected CAGR of 16.1% over the analysis period. Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software is expected to experience the strongest growth at a CAGR of 23.3% over the analysis period.
Major players in the marketplace include ACCESS Co. Ltd., Apple Inc., Electronic Arts Inc., Google Inc., InnoPath Software Inc., Microsoft Corporation, MFormation Technologies Inc., Nokia Corporation, Red Bend Software Inc., Research In Motion Limited, Smith Micro Software Inc., Sybase Inc., among others.
The research report titled “Mobile Software: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, and key strategic industry activities. Market estimates and projections are presented for major geographic markets including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. Product segments analyzed include User Interface (UI) and Applications, Application Execution Environment (AEE) and Operating System (OS) Software.
For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –
http://www.strategyr.com/Mobile_Software_Market_Report.asp
About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.
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Fetchly Announces New Mobile Features for its Digital Business Card at SXSW; Commences Contest to Encourage Fetch and Send Usage
Fetchly Announces New Mobile Features for its Digital Business Card at SXSW; Commences Contest to Encourage Fetch and Send Usage
Teaneck, NJ (PRWEB) March 09, 2012
Fetchly, the innovator of the digital business card, will publicly release its NOTE, LOG, and LAST features at SXSW to enhance the digital business card experience. A digital business card is the best way to exchange contact information with other attendees at any event, especially to a tech savvy audience like those at SXSW.
“We’re excited to release these additional features and could not have done so at a better time or place than SXSW. We’ve listened to the feedback of our users, many of which are in attendance at SXSW and we thank you for your continued support.” says David Berkowitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Fetchly. “As we innovate the mobile networking space, we understand the ever changing landscape and look forward to releasing many new features in the near future.”
To entice everyone to use Fetchlys service, we will be running a contest starting March 9th, 2012 and will run through March 18th, 2012. Each unique fetch and send earns you 1 point. The user with the most points at the end of SXSW will receive a text message from Fetchly on how to claim their prize. To get started signup at http://www.fetchly.com/sxsw and choose a username. Mobile users can join by composing a text message to 83432. In the body of the text, type the word “join” (without quotes), your email address, and full name (ex TO: 83432 MSG: join John Doe John@example.com). After sending the message, you will receive a confirmation text stating your card is ready to use. The temporary card will only return your name and email address. You can log onto Fetchly at a later time to create a permanent user name and add other information to your card, such as company name, job title, address, phone number, etc.
How to use the note feature:
The note feature is useful to add notes to a send or fetch when you’re not by a computer. It’s important to mention that the notes are for your internal use and never displayed to the other person. Compare this to when you collect someones card and you jot down a quick note to remind of why you exchanged information.
When sending your card to a mobile number or username, simply add a comma at the end of your message and then begin typing your note. ex. send 2015551234, this is my note. When Fetching another users card text the username followed by a comma and then your note. ex fetchly, this is the company that innovated the digital business card.
How to use the last and log features:
To use last, compose a text message to 83432. In the body of the message, type the word last.
The last feature was created to give a user detailed information, including number, date, time and note about their last transaction.
To use log, compose a text message to 83432 and in the body of the message type the word log.
The log feature was created to give the user a broader snapshot of their last five transactions.
Storing a note using the log feature:
Text the word log to 83432 to return your last five interactions. Reply to the text message with the number and a period from the list and the note you want to store. ex. 1. This is Amber. Call her after the event with a proposal on services we provide. This feature is very helpful when a users card is fetched and wants to store a note.
About Fetchly
Fetchly makes contact-swapping easy via text message on any mobile phone. Contact information can be sent to or fetched by anyone, even people not registered with Fetchly. Only the information you want to share will be displayed to the other party. An online activity feed displays all your interactions for easy reference any time. Fetchly Connect extends Fetchly’s core features to allow attendees at events to connect with exhibitors and other attendees. When using Fetchly Connect, exhibitors will generate leads to increase their ROI, and attendees will see added value. At the end of the event, Fetchly provides the event manager a detailed report with the analytics of the event.
To see a demo or to learn more:
Text SXSW to 83432
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David Berkowitz, Co-Founder and CEO
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Easy2 Reports a 99% Increase in Mobile Traffic As Holiday Shopping Begins: Data Confirms Mobile Merchandising is Reaching Critical Mass
Easy2 Reports a 99% Increase in Mobile Traffic As Holiday Shopping Begins: Data Confirms Mobile Merchandising is Reaching Critical Mass
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) December 08, 2011
Mobile shopping and product research grew 99% in November among the clients of Easy2 Technologies, the leading provider of interactive merchandising content and technology for manufacturers and retailers. This trend has been rapidly gaining momentum as mobile shopping activity has grown 320% since August. Similarly, tablet shopping grew 92% in November and over 290% since August. Mobile and tablet shopping now account for over 7% of total user experiences for Easy2, and this percentage continues to grow steadily every month. “We have been hearing from our clients and partners that mobile is their largest opportunity and most immediate strategic priority, and our analytics from the past 3 months supports this, as shoppers increasingly turn to the mobile shopping channel,” said George Koenig, VP of Sales and Business Development, Easy2.
“A retailer that embraces mobile merchandising can offer in-store shoppers interactive product demos and product selectors,” said Carl Persson, VP of Channel Management. “A shopper in the aisle that is searching for product information is begging the brand for help in buying the product. Using QR codes or MS Tags to launch demos and product selectors helps shoppers choose the right product for their needs. Since the retailer and manufacturer control the content linked to the QR code or MS Tag, this approach also discourages shoppers from using their mobile devices to purchase competing products or similar products from competing retailers. It’s a win for the manufacturer, a win for the retailer and a win for the shopper!”
“It is amazing to see how quickly mobile and tablet shopping are reaching critical mass,” said Ethan Cohen, CEO. “A year ago, I could understand why some retailers and manufacturers chose not to invest in mobile merchandising. However, the growth that we are seeing is so explosive that anyone who does not begin investing in mobile and tablet technologies today, will regret their decision a year from now.”
Easy2 notes the following mobile shopping and browsing trends:
Mobile shopping and product research has hit critical mass; October to November growth was 99%
The 4-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend saw an average of 98% increase in mobile shopping and browsing, including a 117% increase on Black Friday
Cyber Monday mobile traffic increased a healthy 45% over average daily traffic. Easy2 believes the increase was lower than Black Friday due to Cyber Monday shoppers using their computers to shop and surf (Easy2 online traffic increased 80% over average daily traffic on Cyber Monday)
95% of all mobile shoppers used either an iPhone or an Android device.
(This data was supplied by Easy2 and encompasses its network of retailers and manufacturers. Easy2’s SaaS platform gathers anonymous information on mobile shopper behavior based on their interaction with product demos and guided selling tools.)
About Easy2 Technologies: Easy2 (http://www.easy2.com) is a technology provider that connects manufacturers, retailers and shoppers with engaging and educational merchandising content. Clients include leading consumer products manufacturers and online retailers such as Lowe’s, Sears, Toys ‘R Us, DeWALT, Britax, D-link and over 150 others.
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Classrooms of the Future Coming to Jerseyville: Students to Learn from Mobile Learning Devices, Digital Textbooks
Classrooms of the Future Coming to Jerseyville: Students to Learn from Mobile Learning Devices, Digital Textbooks
Jerseyville, IL (PRWEB) April 09, 2012
Committed to preparing students for success from home room to the board room, Jerseyville schools Superintendent Ed Settles today announced a major partnership with Pearson’s 1:1 Learning that will overhaul the traditional classroom. This solution brings effective personalized and connected learning to scale for all students and educators in Jerseyville.
Jersey Community Unit School District 100 plans to provide a technology device such as a laptop computer for every 5th grade through 12th grade teacher by Fall of 2013 as part of a major move designed to better prepare students for college studies and future careers. Educators will begin using the new technology to teach students in every class starting in the 2013-14 school year as the district’s mobile learning program swings into gear. Teachers soon will be trained to incorporate technology and customize lesson plans based on student achievement data, which will be available in real-time as students are working on assignments, into their day-to-day instruction.
Students in 5th to 12th grades will receive a mobile learning device by the start of the 2013-14 school year, and the district goal is for all students to have mobile devices and the digital learning programs by 2017.
“The days of kids sitting in rows with the teacher disseminating information are over,” Superintendent Settles said in describing his excitement about providing one-to-one learning for students. “We needed to move forward and instruct in a way that students learn best, using tools of their time. In doing so, our entire District 100 community will benefit as we move our children’s classrooms and learning forward into the digital age.”
Settles added that the school district chose to work with Pearson on the landmark initiative because, “We don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Pearson without question has the resources and the years of research to be our partner on this. Seeing the engagement and excitement in the learner is what spurred me on.”
The district is evaluating mobile learning devices to select those that will best meet students’ educational needs. The district has not yet decided which mobile devices the students will receive, and Kindergarten through 4th grade students may receive tactile-based devices.
Pearson’s 1:1 Learning applies a research-based 1:1 Learning Framework to help districts successfully start and run mobile learning programs. Pearson 1:1 Learning will provide Jersey CUSD 100 with training to help teachers and staff with the shift to digital learning. Pearson will help with the implementation of the program, including with planning and managing of the massive project and providing a robust digital curriculum and student achievement and assessment systems. The digital curriculum will include electronic textbooks, including Prentice Hall Mathematics, to help students master the rigorous new Common Core subjects.
“Educators in Jerseyville are leading the charge to provide classroom tools and skills to meet students in the digital environment where they live, using technology to enrich the learning experience in a way never before possible,” said Scott Drossos, Senior Vice President of Pearson’s 1:1 Learning. “We will stand side by side with Mr. Settles and his team to help Jersey CUSD 100 schools make the move to digital as they prepare students for college and the technology-driven workforce of tomorrow. This is about the future of the children of Jerseyville and the well-being and prosperity of the entire JCUSD100 community. Mr. Settles has that future firmly in sight, and we are happy to stand with him and the community as partners.”
Pearson 1:1 Learning works closely with school districts making the transition to digital learning with instructional programs on laptops, iPads, and other devices. Educators can use interactive texts, videos, animations and other features in digital instructional programs to provide more dynamic, personalized lessons with assessment tools that determine in real-time each student’s level of performance to help teachers quickly identify academic strengths and weaknesses.
Pearson offers a wide range of mobile learning solutions for schools like those in District 100. Pearson’s digital learning programs are built on decades of expertise and research in effective teaching and learning and are aligned with the new Common Core standards. More than 300 of Pearson’s instructional programs in math, reading, science and other subjects for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade include etexts now available for classrooms. The etexts are highly adaptive to each student’s learning needs and include features to digitally highlight, take notes, bookmark, quickly look up definitions, link to relevant topics, get audio and video support, and more.
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Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, has as its mission to work side-by-side with states, districts, teachers, students and parents to ensure that every child is prepared for college and career (NYSE: PSO).
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Truly Mobile Banking: Plastyc Launches Smartphone Apps for the Underbanked
Truly Mobile Banking: Plastyc Launches Smartphone Apps for the Underbanked
Las Vegas, NE (PRWEB) March 13, 2012
UPside Visa is Plastyc’s award-winning prepaid program offering a premium suite of affordable banking services tailored for the up-and-coming youth and under-banked markets.
What’s unique about the UPside Visa mobile apps for Android and iPhone are how they meet a complete range of personal banking needs, activating a new account, signing up for direct deposit, redeeming cash back points, paying bills, transferring funds to friends, issuing paper checks and more — using just a smartphone. Of course, the apps enable the basics, such as checking balances and reviewing transaction histories, as well.
“Over 75 percent of our customers have smartphones. Now, with these apps, our prepaid cardholders truly have the power of a bank account in their phones. Walking into a bank branch and even logging into a computer no longer are necessary for good banking,” said Patrice Peyret, CEO of Plastyc.
Plastyc’s mobile apps can be downloaded immediately by searching “UPside” in the Android Market at market.android.com. The iPhone version will be available from the Apple AppStore in a few weeks.
In addition to using their UPside card anywhere Visa debit is accepted, the apps let cardholders use their smartphones to do the following:
Manage accounts: Verify cash and cash-back point balances, see latest transactions and prior months’ statements, activate a new card or suspend a lost card, configure alerts.
Load funds: redeem a Green Dot MoneyPak®, access the account’s direct deposit number and send it to an employer or other payer.
Save: set money aside immediately into the account’s Rainy Day Reserve, or define a savings goal and program the account to set money aside automatically to reach that goal.
Pay on-the-go: pay online, send paper checks, reimburse a friend, add airtime minutes to prepaid phones.
Find: the nearest store to buy a MoneyPak or the nearest pharmacy to get discounted prescription drugs.
Get help: send customer service requests, call customer service or find answers to common questions.
Redeem rewards: redeem cash back points, monitor progress toward Premium status (in which all service fees are waived), get discounts on prescription drugs.
The apps include the highest levels of security to protect the account information. For instance, the apps encrypt all local data and do not store or transmit sensitive cardholder data. The apps require an additional password for all spending transactions, and they log out the user out automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.
For more about the UPside card, visit http://www.upsidecard.com.
The Android app can be found on the Google Play Store.
About Plastyc, Inc.
Plastyc delivers good banking to all by providing 24×7 access to FDIC-insured accounts through any Internet-connected computer or cell phone. Unlike traditional checking accounts, Plastyc’s iBankUP portal and UPside cards never incur overdrafts, and they offer better services at lower prices, with more ways to receive money and no risk of over-spending it. Plastyc is privately held with headquarters in New York City.
Press contact: Patrice Peyret, 415-203-2650 patrice.peyret(at)plastyc(dot)com
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FoodAndBeveragePeople.com Introduces Easy Job Listings and News Access for Mobile Phone and Tablet Users
FoodAndBeveragePeople.com Introduces Easy Job Listings and News Access for Mobile Phone and Tablet Users
Princeton, N.J. (PRWEB) March 01, 2012
FoodAndBeveragePeople.com announced the official launch of their mobile version website today. The just-released set up allows mobile users to easily choose to view the site either in the same format as their regular computer, or via a job search-only mobile application.”
Many traditional news and career websites are either not available to mobile browsers or will automatically launch a scaled down mobile version generally inserting an m-dot before the URL. The second approach made sense when all mobile users were viewing content from small telephone screens with poor resolution. Today however, according to Cohen, “Websites continue to dumb down smart devices just because the websites’ management hasn’t reconsidered their approach related to the growing the tablet market.”
Importantly, no special application is required. Users can open the existing browser on their device, type in FoodAndBeveragePeople.com and receive a branded page with two options. The first option, ‘standard view’ is the entire news update and job listings site in its regular web format. The second option is a scaled down job search only view. The mobile job search is especially efficient for individuals who have a few minutes down time and want to check the job listings. Once the user finds a job they are interested in, they are presented with the option to e-mail the listing to themselves or someone else. That saves time over all and ensures users can use their focused time at their personal computer to take the correct steps to apply for the position.
On behalf of the employers, FoodAndBeveragePeople.com makes 100% of our database accessible to job seekers to ensure the job candidates are able to access and review any jobs that match their interests when it is convenient.
Employers wanting to know more about hiring options with FoodAndBeveragePeople.com are urged to contact the website either through the employer links on the site or by calling 973-994-2994.
About: Food And Beverage People Media Group, LLC which includes FoodAndBeveragePeople.com and the weekly industry newsletter, News Kernels, is dedicated to career minded individuals who work in or desire to work in the U.S. food and beverage industries. The website and weekly recap features content geared for professionals at every stage of their career including the latest industry news, promotions retirements, job listings and industry trends; helping the industry professionals grow into industry leaders.
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New Tip Sheet Released: Creating a Mobile Office
New Tip Sheet Released: Creating a Mobile Office
Seal Beach, CA (PRWEB) March 08, 2012
To remain competitive in the business world, it is imperative to understand how to best put the innovations in mobile technology and social platforms to work just to stay in the game. At this website, Ann Premazon has released a brand new tip sheet that explains the ins and outs of how to put advances in mobile technology, social platforms and software apps to work for every business person so that doing business does not have to end when they physically leave the office. When business owners use a new Mobile Relationship they are now able to take their office along, wherever they go, anywhere in the world just by instituting business practices to create a mobile office.
The newest and latest series created by Ann Premazon allows everyone to learn how to best use the technologies of their smartphone, with social media such as Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and combine them with social apps such as Skype, Zoho, and Google Voice, to increase their company’s online presence. This allows business owners to more effectively market their company’s brand and their own personal brand plus create a more unified brand image, while also dramatically improving productivity and boosting project management from any location. Being able to have a resource where all of these advances are explained clearly and concisely is a valuable tool for any professional in today’s demanding world. Doing business today involves competing globally 24 hours a day. Ann Premazon has taken her years of experience working with industry leader’s and brought it to this seemingly herculean task and simplified the steps that everyone needs to take to become and remain more connected while they are on the go. This website shows how to easily understand and combine all of these elements so that everyone can be more connected with their employees, their peers, their customers and potential clients as well as their personal family and friends, continually, regardless of their location simply by using their new mobile office.
About Ann Premazon. Ann Premazon, CEO, has her business base in Seal Beach, California holds certifications from Google, Yahoo, Bruce Clay, Microsoft, Cisco, and began learning about computers from Dell, Hewlett Packard, and Compaq. Her accomplishments span back to 1998 when she entered the computer industry and became a part of the Microsoft extended team as well as an accomplished technical classroom instructor. Since then she has become a strategic internet business consultant specializing in the development of business web strategies, pay per click management and search engine optimization.
To learn more about Ann Premazon’s insights into mobile technology and social media and programs and how they work to put the mobile relationship to work for you, please visit her website at http://www.annpremazon.com.
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Couponsbuddy.com Released Mobile App for Online Coupon Codes, Deals and Discounts on Android Smart Phones (or Tablets); Easily Find Hundreds of Online Coupon Codes
Couponsbuddy.com Released Mobile App for Online Coupon Codes, Deals and Discounts on Android Smart Phones (or Tablets); Easily Find Hundreds of Online Coupon Codes
(PRWEB) November 17, 2011
Couponsbuddy.com – a resource for online coupon codes released the first version of the android app called couponsbuddy which displays online coupon codes for android phones and tablets. The coupon codes app is very simple and have been designed specifically for the mobile devices. The coupon code app is named couponsbuddy and is available for download from the couponsbuddy website at download app for online coupons or can be downloaded from android market at
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As the smart phones and tablets are growing in popularity and being used as an alternate for the personal computers or laptops, it becomes necessary to make the information available on these devices either by creating mobile version of your website or to create the apps specifically targeting those devices. CouponsBuddy android app is just the first step in that direction. By installing the CouponsBuddy.com android app on user’s android based phone, users can easily search the online coupon codes and special deals on their phones when they are away from their computers. The app provides a simple interface to use keeping in mind the limited space available on mobile devices. Users can choose a particular store from the app dropdown list and see all the coupons and deals for that particular merchant. Just clicking on the coupon link will redirect the users to the merchants website and show them the deal. Sometime not all retailers provide explicit coupon codes but the coupon links they provide are enough to get that special price.
Most of the shoppers always search for online deals and coupons before they make a purchase. Since most of the retailers have online presence and to attract the customers, retailers often have special deals or coupons web page on their website. Many retailers provide free email subscription service to notify their users when the new deals or coupons are available. Online retailers are using all possible means such as online social media (facebook, twitter, google plus) , print mail, email notifications or mobile coupons to deliver the information to consumers. Couponsbuddy.com has coupon codes and online deals available for all major retailers such as Target coupon codes, Walmart coupon codes and the golf warehouse coupon codes
Coupons are classified into number of different categories based on the discount. Some coupons offers you dollar off (like $ 15 off on purchase of $ 50), others have percentage off your total purchase (like 20% off all your order) , BOGO deals (buy one get one), free shipping etc. Some of the deals can even be stacked (such as you can apply discount coupon and also take free shipping ). It is almost certain that you will always find some kind of coupon code or deal for something you want to buy online. Its always good idea to do quick search on google or some other search engine to look for the deals. Ideally you can also visit the store’s website to see for any deals.
Couponsbuddy.com – a resource for online coupon codes has been in online business since 2009 and has coupons for more than 1000 merchants. The coupons are collected from various online merchants and displayed on the website.The coupons on website are working coupons as new coupons are received almost every day and the expired coupon codes are deleted from the system. Coupon codes are nicely arranged by the store names so that users can directly look for a particular store coupons or even browse coupons based on the categories. The user could also search coupons by keywords
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Explore the Importance of Patient Newsletters, Mobile Websites and Social Media Connections with Marketing Expert, Nitin Chhoda
Explore the Importance of Patient Newsletters, Mobile Websites and Social Media Connections with Marketing Expert, Nitin Chhoda
Denville, NJ (PRWEB) January 13, 2012
For those who believe newsletters are passé, think again. In an impersonal society where patients are often nothing more than a billing number, clients are demanding a personal touch from their service providers. Modern chiropractic newsletters are fun, colorful and elegant creations that inform and let patients know they’re being thought of, even when they’re not in the office.
An effective newsletter doesn’t have to require an enormous amount of time to create with chiropractic newsletter services such as Therapy Newsletter (http://www.therapynewsletter.com). Such systems provide automated publications that can be customized to reflect the needs of individual practices, and often include a full service marketing solution with email and mobile marketing capabilities.
A website is no longer a luxury for those who want to grow and expand – it’s a necessity. More than 87% of the population conducts an online search for the products and services they want before making an initial contact. They question, read reviews and consult with friends and family. A website provides the canvas upon which chiropractors paint a picture of their services and what they have to offer new patients.
A mobile website isn’t overkill, it’s essential for patients who use mobile devices to connect online. Traditional websites don’t display well on mobile devices, making the site difficult to navigate. Mobile sites are specifically designed to provide optimum viewing for devices other than desktop and laptop computers.
Social media is often the preferred method of contact for many younger patients who live connected lives. A social media presence offers the means to attract new patients through word of mouth advertising, increase the visibility of a chiropractic business, and manage brands and reputations. Negative content can be addressed immediately to prevent damage that can result in the loss of substantial revenues.
In today’s fast-paced world, it may be difficult to persuade younger patients to take the time to read printed text. Internet users want to be entertained, informed, and they want information delivered quickly. To accommodate this trend, Chhoda recommends chiropractors consider adding a video to their site. Videos provide an ideal solution that meets all three criteria. They can be created economically and offer the means to introduce patients to the practice and the services it offers.
Chhoda specializes in methods that help small and medium sizes businesses attract and secure new patients. From chiropractic patient newsletters and videos to websites and social media, his methods aid practices in bringing back the personal touch that patients demand, for appointment books that are always full – a sure sign of a thriving business.
Chhoda’s office can be reached by phone at 201-535-4475. For more information, visit the website at http://www.nitin360.com.
ABOUT NITIN CHHODA
Nitin Chhoda is a licensed physical therapist, a doctor of physical therapy, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He’s the author of “Total Activation: The New 5 Step Fitness Mantra” and “Marketing for Physical Therapy Clinics.” He’s been featured in numerous industry magazines, major radio and broadcast media, and is the founder of Referral Ignition training systems, Private Practice Summit, the Private Practice Formula and the Private Practice Mastermind group. Chhoda speaks extensively throughout the U.S., Canada and Asia. He’s the creator of the Therapy Newsletter, along with Clinical Contact, a web-based service that boosts patient arrival rates.
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Report Shows 58% of Mobile Transactions Came From Android Phones on Cyber Monday and Black Friday
Report Shows 58% of Mobile Transactions Came From Android Phones on Cyber Monday and Black Friday
San Jose, CA (PRWEB) December 01, 2011
ThreatMetrix™, the fastest growing provider of cloud-based fraud prevention solutions that do not require personally identifiable information (PII), today released data on mobile transaction volume that took place during the 2011 Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping days.
Findings showed the vast majority of mobile transactions were processed on an Android-powered device (58%) on both days. iPhone came in second, generating 32% of mobile device transactions on Black Friday and 30% of mobile transactions on Cyber Monday; the remaining transactions were split between Palm, Windows, BlackBerry and others.
This year’s Cyber Monday boasted a 10.6% increase in mobile transactions over the 2011 Black Friday. In total, ThreatMetrix found that mobile transactions were up an impressive 591% year-over-year during the holiday shopping season.
“The increase in total mobile purchasing may be attributed to Android and Windows offering a larger product line with features that are now comparable to the interface of the iPhone,” said Alisdair Faulkner, chief products officer, ThreatMetrix. “One differentiating factor in mobile purchases versus other forms of purchasing is the propensity for them to be intention-driven. Rather than using mobile devices to comparison shop, people who perform mobile transactions often know what they’re going to buy, thus increasing conversion rates.”
Transaction Trends by Day and Channel
ThreatMetrix also monitored mobile and desktop transactions by day, from October 30 through November 28, as well as by time on Cyber Monday. Compared to the beginning of the month, daily volume of mobile-based transactions doubled leading up to Cyber Monday.
“Mobile transactions can often be a factor of convenience, as we saw the majority of Cyber Monday purchases via this channel happened after the work day ended and consumers were likely in commute,” said Faulkner.
Volume of Mobile Transactions Year-Over-Year
Over the past year, there has been a 50% increase in transactions that originated from a mobile device as a percentage of total web and mobile transactions combined; from 2% in 2010 to 3% of total purchases in 2011. While iPhone’s share of mobile transactions decreased by 35%, Windows increased by 19% and Android mobile volume increased by 661%.
Faulkner added that retailers should be aware of the five primary fraud threats this holiday season, especially with the mobile channel becoming more popular: mobile device spoofing, use of botnets and malware, cookie-wiping, IP address cloaking, and the use of virtual private networks (VPNs). For more information on these fraud threats and how to protect against fraudsters please see ThreatMetrix’s videos: “The Mobile Fraud Threat,” “Malware and Mobile: How Big of a Threat Is It?” and “Top Three Tactics to Consider for Mobile Fraud Prevention.”
About the ThreatMetrix Data
All data compiled for this report was based on ThreatMetrix, Inc. transaction data for 500 of the largest online merchants participating in the ThreatMetrix™ Cloud-Based Fraud Prevention Platform.
About ThreatMetrix:
ThreatMetrix helps companies stop web fraud and accelerate e-commerce in real-time so they can significantly reduce online fraud, acquire more customers faster, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. The ThreatMetrix Cloud-Based Fraud Prevention Platform, incorporating ThreatMetrix SmartID™ cookieless device identification, provides online businesses with the ability to protect themselves and their customers by verifying new accounts, authorizing payments and transactions and authenticaticating user logins in real-time. Online businesses can deploy the ThreatMetrix Cloud-based Fraud Prevention Platform , which does not rely on personally identifiable information (PII), for traditional online activity via a personal computer as well as for mobile and tablet devices. The company serves a rapidly growing customer base around the world across a variety of industries including social networks (dating, gaming), financial services, e-commerce, affiliate marketing and payments. For more information, visit http://www.threatmetrix.com or call 408-200-5755.
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