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Using mobile marketing as an income stream?

by Tony Wagner
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Is there alot of technical tasks needed to make a wordpress website show up on a mobile device (the way it is supposed to) other than the free plugins they claim achieves this?

If not, I would think this would be a benefit to open doors with google places listings and seo!

A starter package, "website" (if they dont have one) "google places," "facebook pages" and "mobile marketing," and the "addons" from there?
#income #marketing #mobile #stream
  • Profile picture of the author dwooding
    Not really anything else to do besides use plugins to get a Wordpress site to show up on a mobile device properly.

    The free WPTouch plugin will do the job, the paid is better ...

    https://www.bravenewcode.com/store/plugins/wptouch-pro/

    ... and give you something like this (iPhone view)



    Originally Posted by TWagner View Post

    Is there alot of technical tasks needed to make a wordpress website show up on a mobile device (the way it is supposed to) other than the free plugins they claim achieves this?

    If not, I would think this would be a benefit to open doors with google places listings and seo!

    A starter package, "website" (if they dont have one) "google places," "facebook pages" and "mobile marketing," and the "addons" from there?
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  • Profile picture of the author MMnemonic
    Yep. And doing good so far.
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  • Profile picture of the author MMnemonic
    Android is the deal now. Work on it.
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  • Profile picture of the author jasonthewebmaster
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    Yep, Android is going to be bigger than the iPhone - if you don't have an App for your business, brand, product, or service... you will be way behind soon
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    • Profile picture of the author myob
      Not so fast, lol! Android still has a ways to go before matching the iPhone apps; 70,000 compared to Apple's 230,000 so it won't really be a rout anytime soon. Besides, there actually are two separate major app markets, because there will always be Apple diehards.
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      • Profile picture of the author mclpro
        I was about to recommend mobilovemes mobile page shrinker.

        Looks like mobillovemes beat me to it.
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      • Profile picture of the author KostasPapahatzis
        Originally Posted by myob View Post

        Not so fast, lol! Android still has a ways to go before matching the iPhone apps; 70,000 compared to Apple's 230,000 so it won't really be a rout anytime soon. Besides, there actually are two separate major app markets, because there will always be Apple diehards.
        Maybe, but iphone apps are under one handset and one phone brand; android apps are under multiple mobile phone brands and models so their span will be greater...I would say probably before the end of 2011. Plus, the more mobile handset manufacturers endorsing the standard, the quicker the number of apps will increase.

        It will be a hard nut for Apple, but some wiz kid will crack it in there I am sure. But if you ask me, Apple will have a hard time on Apps from now on...and the game is not in the Apps!
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        • Profile picture of the author dwooding
          And if you believe Google, it would appear interest in Android in increasing faster than for iPhone.

          What Web Searches Say About Smart Phones

          Originally Posted by KostasPapahatzis View Post

          Maybe, but iphone apps are under one handset and one phone brand; android apps are under multiple mobile phone brands and models so their span will be greater...I would say probably before the end of 2011. Plus, the more mobile handset manufacturers endorsing the standard, the quicker the number of apps will increase.

          It will be a hard nut for Apple, but some wiz kid will crack it in there I am sure. But if you ask me, Apple will have a hard time on Apps from now on...and the game is not in the Apps!
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      • Profile picture of the author jasonthewebmaster
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        Originally Posted by myob View Post

        Not so fast, lol! Android still has a ways to go before matching the iPhone apps; 70,000 compared to Apple's 230,000 so it won't really be a rout anytime soon. Besides, there actually are two separate major app markets, because there will always be Apple diehards.

        True, Apple has many more Apps than Android, but that's only because they had a huge head start.

        Android apps are easier to build and there is no approval process for submitting them to the App directory, where as Apple has very strict requirements.

        Also, take a look at how many Android phones are hitting the market as opposed to Apple's single model iPhone... this will make a huge difference in the next 3 years especially now that the Android is WAY more affordable than the iPhone

        So, this means even if iPhone has WAY more apps than Android, the developers will always follow the market and since everyone will be using Androids, obviously that is where the money is.
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        • Profile picture of the author myob
          I sell calling plans for the iPhone as well as other cell phones and service plans, including Android phones. That's what I do. And they comprise totally different demographics. From the reports I've seen, there are approximately 15,000 new Apple apps submitted each week, which is more than four times the rate Android apps. Also, Apple's shipments are nearly keeping pace with all of android shipments combined. I just don't see where this idea that "android is taking over" is coming from, based on the figures I've read. These are completely different markets, and now with Microsoft in, they may even split the android market further.
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          • Profile picture of the author KostasPapahatzis
            Originally Posted by myob View Post

            I sell calling plans for the iPhone as well as other cell phones and service plans, including Android phones. That's what I do. And they comprise totally different demographics. From the reports I've seen, there are approximately 15,000 new Apple apps submitted each week, which is more than four times the rate Android apps. Also, Apple's shipments are nearly keeping pace with all of android shipments combined. I just don't see where this idea that "android is taking over" is coming from, based on the figures I've read. These are completely different markets, and now with Microsoft in, they may even split the android market further.
            You are right about Microsoft's market; it is just that Android will get wider cover by being adopted by more than one brands and models. Apple is 'closed', and would not be able to maintain their momentum with Apps, especially with two competitive Markets now doing the same thing, breeding over different brands and models that cover more population. Not to mention Ovi-Nokias fruit.
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            • Profile picture of the author jasonthewebmaster
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              Originally Posted by KostasPapahatzis View Post

              You are right about Microsoft's market; it is just that Android will get wider cover by being adopted by more than one brands and models. Apple is 'closed', and would not be able to maintain their momentum with Apps, especially with two competitive Markets now doing the same thing, breeding over different brands and models that cover more population. Not to mention Ovi-Nokias fruit.

              Yep, and being "closed" is going to hurt Apple more than anyone thinks in the future.

              Everyone knows that open source technology moves faster than closed source, for obvious reasons.
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              • Profile picture of the author USHwy129
                Originally Posted by jasonthewebmaster View Post

                Yep, and being "closed" is going to hurt Apple more than anyone thinks in the future.

                Everyone knows that open source technology moves faster than closed source, for obvious reasons.
                Absolutely. Open-source and non-proprietary tech moves faster. If my MotoDroid data cable goes bad, I can get another anywhere dirt cheap, hell I probably have a few lying around in my drawer.

                I can't explain how intensely I HATE proprietary hardware. Like the burning fires of hell and damnation hate. No, really.
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                • Profile picture of the author freemen14
                  [/QUOTE]I can't explain how intensely I HATE proprietary hardware. Like the burning fires of hell and damnation hate. No, really. [/QUOTE]

                  lol love it! stop sitting on the fence and let us know how you really feel about it next time
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                • Profile picture of the author myob
                  LOL! Apple nor its proprietary OS are going away anytime soon, and I think actually everyone has been missing my point.

                  Like it or not, Verizon is expected to add the iPhone to their lineup this year, and the accesories, apps, and providers are continuing to roll out faster than ever.

                  Currently, and for the foreseeable future, the Apple demographics will always be more profitable and pay much more. Key point.

                  Besides, what is so terribly wrong about selling products and services for both Android and Apple? If you provide mobile marketing services to businesses, they will want both platforms, and more.
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                  • Profile picture of the author Tony Wagner
                    Wow, thanks for the debate, great info! Would anyone share how they are marketing mobile?
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                    • Profile picture of the author myob
                      Originally Posted by Tony Wagner View Post

                      Wow, thanks for the debate, great info! Would anyone share how they are marketing mobile?
                      There are literally millions of SMS marketing companies. Do a search for "SMS Marketing", and you'll get something like 13 million results.

                      I like to use callfire.com and they have complete training on their website on how to use the service.

                      BTW, they use ALL platforms.
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          • Profile picture of the author jasonthewebmaster
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            Originally Posted by myob View Post

            I sell calling plans for the iPhone as well as other cell phones and service plans, including Android phones. That's what I do. And they comprise totally different demographics. From the reports I've seen, there are approximately 15,000 new Apple apps submitted each week, which is more than four times the rate Android apps. Also, Apple's shipments are nearly keeping pace with all of android shipments combined. I just don't see where this idea that "android is taking over" is coming from, based on the figures I've read. These are completely different markets, and now with Microsoft in, they may even split the android market further.

            I see your point. Of course I am speculating, so i could be wrong.

            You are also right about the demographics, historically iPhones have sold to a higher income bracket than any other phone, right? I think they are ridiculously overpriced, no matter how cool they are. Shoot right now you can get a free android, and the phone itself is just as good or better than the iphone.
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          • Profile picture of the author Quentin
            Originally Posted by myob View Post

            I sell calling plans for the iPhone as well as other cell phones and service plans, including Android phones. That's what I do. And they comprise totally different demographics. From the reports I've seen, there are approximately 15,000 new Apple apps submitted each week, which is more than four times the rate Android apps.
            Yeah and it is now taking almost a month to get them approved and they are rejecting a whole lot.

            I was looking at building custom apps for businesses and Apple said they are now rejecting anything that looks like a duplicate so that shelved my idea until I looked at Android.

            Second the HTC Desire was considered a better phone than apple Iphone 4.

            The problem with apple is once again they do not allow for an open marketplace.

            I bought a HTC Wildfire for Christmas to test my new Android apps and must admit it is pretty snazzy and though I have an Iphone I was quite impressed.

            I think they are about to get a boost because they are pretty well just as good and a lot more user friendly because you can configure how you want.

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