Probably yes. Look at this graph from eMarketer below.
Apps aren’t always the answer to engaging with consumers on mobile devices—especially when it comes to m-commerce. According to research from rich media company Zmags, very few Americans prefer to use mobile apps for shopping activities. Instead, consumers strongly prefer purchasing through web and mobile browsers.
It is now more than ten days that I have played around Google+ – the new social networking site that Google recently launched – and I have to say that I really like it. Honestly, I have to admit that I never warmed up to Facebook. I use it, my friends are there and I share things, but I have always felt a bit uneasy to share things with my family, friends, colleagues, acquaintances etc. all at the same time. You might argue that I can divide people into groups. This is true, but it is easier to say than to do on Facebook. Plus, Facebook is well known for the arbitrary changes that always makes to its privacy settings. One day my sister is sharing my nephew’s photos with me, the other day they might well be public or show know what else…
Google+ circles let me organize my contacts in a flawless way and Google+ always asks who I want to share with. So, when I want to post about a travel industry topic and get an opinion from my fellow colleagues, I select my professional circles. If I have a funny photo of me while on vacation that I want to share only with friends and family, I can. I also love that I can edit my comments after they are posted. Lately, I have hit the enter button on Facebook too many times when I just wanted a break line. Read the rest of this entry »
Tourism Queensland, the people who brought you the Best Job in the World, has sent out a Million Dollar Memo inviting organizations, companies, businesses and workplaces worldwide to compete for one million dollars (AUD) worth of unique incentive travel experiences in Queensland, Australia.