Comments on: The Rise and Growth of Social Location Applications

By: Cristian

Cristian — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:56:22 +0000

Wish I had the time to keep track on them all (or maybe glad I don't…). In addition to the four listed in the article, have a look at Yelp CheckIns, gypsii, Google Latitude, Brightkite, PlacePop, Streetmavens, Whrrl, iWassuu and most recently Google Buzz. Also keep track of Facebook and Twitter's own moves in this space.

By: Robert S

Robert S — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:56:14 +0000

As I am writing a thesis on this topic, can you indicate the 20+ other social location apps you're refering to? Thanks a lot. Robert S.

By: Cristian

Cristian — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:04:05 +0000

Thanks for the lead, gypsii looks like another interesting one. I have admittedly fallen prey to those companies who enjoy the US/UK centric media attention when having a look at social location services. Funny enough, as a result of writing this post – readers have pointed out no less than 20 other social location apps. Wish I had the time to check them all out…

By: woofiewoof

woofiewoof — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:54:30 +0000

Interesting writeup. Thanks. Surprising that you didn't mention gypsii.com. Their app certainly has more users globally than all of the apps you mention put together. Reports were also out that gypsii has location-based coupons that have been widely deployed in China. I think they've also raised more funding. Gowalla has less than 70,000 users, whereas we've heard sources tell of gypsii adding 100-200,000 per WEEK!!
http://corporate.gypsii.com/content/view/5/140/

By: lionsden

lionsden — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:05:01 +0000

I have just been able to sell LBA ( Location based Advertisement to one of our Biggest Operators in the Gulf countries ) and this is sth the customer through a business case can use to generate more revenues on SMS and royalties on advertising companies….I’d like to explore things in more details with you Sir…BR\Jamal Ericsson

By: MartinSFP

MartinSFP — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:21:49 +0000

Interesting, in-depth look at the space. I think over time the novelty of location will wear off and virtually everything will have a geolocative nature. Many of the companies we see as hot properties at the moment will disappear. The transition period is going to be gripping…