Comments on: 13 Ways Businesses Can Leverage Foursquare and Gowalla

By: Chris Englund

Chris Englund — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:06:19 +0000

A lot of these location-based apps are optimized for small screens. Large screens mean richer content and more content. I'm confident our collective genius will create something new & exciting soon.

By: Mike D. Merrill

Mike D. Merrill — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:43:21 +0000

Chris, thanks for stopping by the site. Brands have struggled for a platform that keeps folks engaged. Location-based apps may be it. As for the iPad, there could be gaming elements that require a larger input.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:56:24 +0000

I'm glad I stumbled upon this post. I have to admit, I was mystified by FourSquare and this is a great education for me.

So, you say you're a fan of location-based applications. Do tell, what's your insight for the iPad: full-screen experience AND fully mobile??

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By: Derick Schaefer

Derick Schaefer — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:42:58 +0000

Totally agree with you on it will be interesting to see how the concept truly scales.

Great work Mike. I too have been looking for real world application and analysis of both concepts.

By: Mike D. Merrill

Mike D. Merrill — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:29:21 +0000

Well if you think about it, Mayor is where they started, but why not a Monarchy, King, Queen, Duke, Dutchess, etc

By: Mike D. Merrill

Mike D. Merrill — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:28:37 +0000

Eric, Thanks for the reply and Retweet as well

By: Aaron Bollinger

Aaron Bollinger — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:23:07 +0000

I think this technology will spark some serious partner marketing that will cause a whole new level of collaboration among local businesses…Come to the nearest Starbucks after the movie at AMC and get double points…etc. I'm also interested to see how owning/becoming a mayor of a location will scale. Once ten thousand of a store's customers are using gowalla they won't want just one person having a special title. “Mayor” may need to give way to “Congress” or “Board of Directors” to accommodate more leaders for one location.

By: ericbrown

ericbrown — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:08:57 +0000

Excellent work Mike.

I've been looking for a good summary of apps like these…found one

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