Every business person needs that constant connection to the world and to their business. While we all know that the BlackBerry is the best device for doing that, there are a few applications that could make it just that much better, and this is where GroundLink enters into the picture. GroundLink for BlackBerry smartphones is an application that allows you to get almost any time of ground transportation and book it.  The app lets you connect to their service with is fuelled by some of the top transportation providers in the world like Expedia, Jetblue, Kayak, and a whole bunch more.

Use the GroundLink app to:

• Book a ride: Ride Now, Ride Later
• View a fully transparent list of all charges before you book
• Watch while your driver is assigned
• Track your driver en-route
• Share your progress with friends
• Rate your driver
• View your ride history

While some of you may be reading this thinking that they offer a lot of the same things that have been made available to the BlackBerry Travel app, there is one key differentiator.  The key difference with GroundLink is that they are able to tell you when your taxi or limo will be at your location, something vital to those who are always on the go. GroundLink can be found in BlackBerry App World as a free download and if GroundLink isn’t your thing let us know in the comments how your BlackBerry helps you travel.

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A report from Leo J. Shapiro & Associates found that 66 percent of smartphone owners use their devices to find information about products while shopping. The study further details the myriad reasons consumers turn to the mobile web;, most of which deal with finding information related to purchases and finding value. This might be a taken as evidence that internet marketers can reach on-the-go shoppers at the moment purchase decisions are being made.

Seventy-two percent of respondents that use their devices while shopping said they look up products on the web to find facts and features related to the items they’re buying. Meanwhile, 54 percent said they access product reviews and other content discussing the product.

The mobile web provides an instant gateway to product and price comparisons, which 52 percent of respondents said was their main focus when using their smartphones for research while in stores.

For marketers, actively creating content that appeals to prospective can help improve their standing on mobile SERPs as well as the traditional web. As the internet-enabled device market grows, more people will likely turn to the mobile web to find information. Developing a strong web presence will be increasingly important to reaching audiences looking for brand info as they shop.

In addition to website content, social media marketing can appeal to smartphone owners with 17 percent of respondents saying they pose questions on Facebook, Twitter and other networks while shopping.

Brafton recently reported that more than 72 percent of social users follow or Like brands. Using the channel to appeal to smartphone owners can help organizations appeal to those browsing social networks for information while looking to making purchase.

Is Your Website Mobile Optimized?

Which Website Displays a Better Viewing Experience for Your Customers?

This comparison shows you that the customer experience is much better when using a mobile-optimized website.

Millions View Websites From Mobile Devices Every Day

She's using her mobile device to check out your business. Is your website mobile-optimized?

Customers are more likely to leave your website and view your competitor's if yours isn't mobile optimized.

Mobile Crushes Advertising

Advertising on mobile devices reach a larger customer base.

Increase your bottom line by using mobile marketing. Sending ads via mobile phones is effective and has a higher open rate than e-mail marketing. After all-most people refuse to leave home without their cell phones.

Mobile Marketing Helps Businesses Reach Prime Customers Fast

Mobile Market Tip: The Sky is the Limit!

Mobile marketing allows you to reach your prime customers quickly. Be prepared for your customer traffic to increase.

Which Restaurant Uses Mobile Marketing Strategy Examples?

Mobile Marketing Strategies Increase Cutomer Traffic and Profits

This example shows how one restaurant utilized mobile marketing and made it easy to be found by hungry customers, while the other restaurant chose not to implement a mobile marketing campaign.

Mobile Marketing: Open, Even When Your Business Is Closed.

Using these mobile market strategy examples will catapult your business ahead of those who are still relying on old fashioned marketing.  To increase your customer traffic, customer loyalty, profits, have your mobile website built now.   If you have other mobile market strategy examples, I’d love to hear about them.  Please input your thoughts and suggestions in the comment box below.

Rue La La’s parent company, Retail Convergence Inc will also be closing down another site, SmartBargains and merging it into Rue La La.

The Globe goes on to say, “Rue La La had been a drag on the earnings of its previous parent company, GSI Commerce, a division of eBay Inc. GSI bought Rue La La in 2009 in a deal valued at $350 million but in 2011 spun off Rue La La as a private company, with eBay retaining 30 percent ownership.”

Rue La La remains optimistic and in a statement said it has seen ‘‘dramatic growth with nearly $300 million in sales in 2011 and similar growth planned for 2012 and beyond.’’

Daily Deal Media reported on Rue La La last May when it was preparing to launch its daily deal site, Rue Local. At that time Mark McWeeny, Rue Local president said, “Our customers are very different from the coupon-clipping customer that frequents Groupon. They spend more than the average ticket, tell all their friends and they come back.”

It seems like something in that statement didn’t work out quite right.

 Source: The Boston Globe

BiteDownDeals is at it again. On January 9^th, the first daily dealer dedicated exclusively to dental professionals began offering multiple daily deals at unbelievable prices. BiteDownDeals wants to be the ‘go to’ site when dental offices need to purchase their dental supplies. The original platform of deals lasting 24 hours (or until sold out) remains intact. An added feature allows customers several deals per day to choose from.

“This is a huge opportunity that we are offering our customers!” exclaims Michelle Schwartz, Vice President of BiteDownDeals, Inc. “Having proven ourselves over the past nine months with our daily deal, we are confident that our customers want more products at our low prices. Since our launch, we have been able to hone in on the deals that our customers are looking for and save them time and money.”

Daily Deal Media featured BiteDownDeals in mid April. BiteDownDeals Launches Deals for Dental Professionals We believed then that this niche marketer might be on to something and had hoped to hear back from them as they traveled down the daily dealing highway. Well, since that time, the company has seen tremendous growth registering members from across the United States. BiteDownDeals continues to remain only site catering exclusively to dental professionals. The company has been featured in Dentistry Today, Dr. BiCuspid and PC World.

 No overbite; oops, I mean overhead

BiteDownDeals is able to beat the competition’s prices on dental products by 30% to 60%. They achieve this without inventory and have no overhead. On top of that, the shipping is only $5. That’s right, flat rate shipping on any purchase, nationwide. Members to the site can also sign up to receive an email each time new deals are offered.

If you are in the dental arena and have a colleague or two that might be interested, get them on board. For every colleague that places an order of $100 or more, you will receive a 10% off coupon in your BiteDownDeals account. Please note that both you and your referrals must have a BiteDownDeals account in order for you to receive your referral credit.

About BiteDownDeals.com, Incorporated:

BiteDownDeals.com is the first daily deal website dedicated exclusively to dentists. With over 30 years expertise in dental sales, we know dentists’ needs, and we know a deal when we see it. Our goal is simple, to save you money on essential dental products you use regularly. We’ve tapped our deep-rooted, dependable relationships to negotiate the lowest price possible on products you use everyday. In an economy where saving money is essential, we bring you a daily solution. BiteDownDeals offers you dental deals you can sink your teeth into!

Learn more at http://www.BiteDownDeals.com

Source: PRWeb