Local.com Updates Mobile Site
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JANUARY 27, 2012
Irvine-based Local Corporation , the online local business directory publisher, said today that it has launched a new, optimized mobile version of its site. READ MORE>>.
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JUNE 12, 2013
Los Angeles-based Myspace officially launched its new site design and a mobile app today, firmly centering the online site on music, music discovery, and streaming. According to Myspace, its new site offers up a persistent music player, offering up 53 million songs from a library of digital music. READ MORE>>.
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JUNE 19, 2012
Irvine-based Autobytel is enhancing its mobile website for users, the firm said today, including adding a title sponsorship from auto maker Subaru. Autobytel said it has created a new mobile website "developed from the ground up" to access the firm's automotive information, find local dealers, and more.
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Los Angeles-based TrueCar , the online car pricing site run by Scott Painter, said today that it has launched a mobile version of its site. According to the company, the new site runs on Apple iPhone, BlackBerry, and other web-enabled mobile devices. Tags: truecar online pricing mobile. READ MORE>>.
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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
San Diego-based Covario , a developer of search engine marketing and search engine optimization software, said today that it has launched a new product focused on creating mobile web sites. According to the firm, its new product--Mobile COntent Optimizer--helps advertisers create mobile-friendly web sites.
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JUNE 2, 2010
Aliso Viejo-based e-commerce firm Buy.com said Wednesday that it has updated its mobile e-commerce web site. The firm said that the mobile site now adds full search and checkout capabilities, and improved mobile shopping. The firm also said the new mobile site supports its third-party, retail marketplace listings.
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OCTOBER 13, 2015
City of Industry-based technology retailer NewEgg announced this morning that it has refreshed its mobile site , with a major redesign and new apps for both Android and iOS. According to NewEgg, which sells a wide range of electronics products, the mobile refresh is the "most comprehensive" in its history.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Beverly Hills-based Myspace said today that it has launched a new mobile website and iPhone application. The firm--which is currently being revamped by CEO Michael Jones into a new, entertainment focused portal--said the updated site creates the "best experience for Myspace mobile web users". READ MORE>>.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 28, 2012
The titles were: Mobile First, Web Second. Mobile First, Web Second (continued). I know that they really impacted an entire cohort of startups because every company that was coming to pitch me businesses was (is) saying, “I’m a ‘mobile first’ company.” The power of large screen real estate.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 10, 2020
Winning entrepreneurs have long since supplemented conventional print and video “push” marketing with digital online interactive “pull” marketing, and a while back added social-local-mobile ( SoLoMo ) to the mix. Mobile and global are driving all of these in innovative new ways to grow your business.
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Thousand Oaks-based Red Pocket Mobile , a telecom provider which offers up contract-free, low-cost wireless plans, has teamed up with online auction an marketplace site eBay , to include a low cost wireless plan with every phone sold on eBay, the two said this morning. READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Irvine-based online auto information and leads site Autobytel has expanded into the mobile communications market, with the acquisition of Advanced Mobile, LLC , a provider of mobile apps, mobile websites, text messaging, and other mobile communications services for automotive manufacturers and dealers.
socalTECH
MAY 24, 2012
Los Angeles-based ShareSquare , the developer of mobile marketing services founded by Matthias Galica, said today that it is targeting the restaurant industry with a new service called TacoGrid. The firm said that TacoGrid will automatically general mobile site for restaurants, aimed at restaurants in the top 50 cities in the U.S.,
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
Pasadena-based DoubleBeam , the provider of mobile payment and related technology led by Ted Tekippe, said last week that it has launched a new mobile rebate product for retailers. The company said its technology is white labeled, and typically is embedded into a brand''s mobile or web experience. READ MORE>>.
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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
A new study, released today by the Pew Research Center , says that more American adults are using online dating sites or mobile apps than ever before. The study said 15% of adults have used online dating sites or apps; with 9% having used dating apps. The Pew study called the move to mobile dating apps "dramatic".
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FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Los Angeles-based EV Safe Charge has the solution for you: a new service which offers up mobile chargers for event organizers and others. According to EV Safe Charge, its new service, EV Charge Mobile, will provide portable Level 2 and DC fast EV charging systems for event organizers who need temporary EV charging on any site.
socalTECH
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Irvine-based Myspace , now an online site focused on music and musicians, said Wednesday that it has linked up with Vevo in a new music distribution partnership, and also enhanced its mobile support. million monthly uniques on its site, which it says is a 170 percent growth since its mid-2013 relaunch. READ MORE>>.
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OCTOBER 23, 2013
Los Angeles-based Hulu said Wednesday that it will begin offering up free clips from the site to mobile users--the first time that Hulu has offered up content to mobile devices outside of Hulu Plus. The new clips are available via Hulu''s mobile web interface, at Hulu.com. READ MORE>>.
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MAY 18, 2018
A major, security leak by a Southern California company, which revealed the location of every single mobile phone customer in the United States to within a couple of hundred feet, was exposed on Thursday --raising questions to how cell phone users data is being used and sold by mobile carriers.
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
Online dating site eHarmony is reporting that it's seeing an increasing number of users using its mobile apps to access its dating service, and also said that conversions of those users is up nearly 40 percent year to year. READ MORE>>.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
West Hollywood-based Attn: , a company which publishes an online news site focused on social topics like economic mobility, civil rights, education, criminal justice, and the environment, has raised $18.5M in a funding round, the company disclosed on Friday.
socalTECH
DECEMBER 22, 2008
com founder Michael Robertson has launched a new, mobile music web site called TuneRoom , Robertson announced Monday, which will help mobile phone users search and find MP files for their cell phones. The new WAP site allows users to search for music tracks, and can automatically send MP3 tracks wirelessly to a cell phone.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
StackSocial , the venture-backed startup focused on a service that ties e-commerce with online publishers, said over the weekend that it has "completely overhauled" its site, focused on mobile-ready access and connections to social sites like Facebook. StackSocial said "StackSocial 2.0" READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
MARCH 12, 2013
The firm as backed a mobile application development company, Chaotic Moon Studios , as part of a strategic partnership. Chaotic Moon Studios is based in Austin, TExas, and provides mobile development services to companies such as Fox, Pizza Hut, General Mills, Microsoft, Dell, CBS, and Disney. READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
JULY 11, 2013
Beachfront Media has been shifting into providing video software tools since last year , taking the tools it developed for its consumer facing site Mefeedia, and making them available to other software developers. The company added its mobile video ad services in May. READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
APRIL 9, 2014
Irvine-based Local Corporation has launched itself into the mobile display ad network market this morning, saying that it is looking to become a "mobile-first" company. Local said its new mobile display ad network will provide distribution of display ads across its own network of mobile-enabled sites and apps.
socalTECH
MARCH 21, 2013
We recently chatted with Debra Domeyer , CEO of Oversee.net (www.oversee.net), a Los Angeles company which provides both domain monetization and runs vertical, consumer lead generation and marketing sites, to hear about the company. Debra Domeyer: Number one, we're definitely showing leadership in mobile innovation.
socalTECH
AUGUST 27, 2012
Mobile consumers drove what Los Angeles-based movie ticketing and information site Fandango says is its best summer in its history today, as mobile purchases drove a 26 percent year-to-year increase in ticket sales on the service. The company reports that it saw more than 26 million downloads of its various mobile apps.
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NOVEMBER 29, 2011
Los Angeles-based Fandango , the online movie ticket and entertainment site, reported Tuesday that it is seeing a surge in sales of tickets via mobile phone. The firm said it saw a 60 percent, year-over-year increase in Thanksgiving holiday weekend ticket sales on mobile devices through the site. READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
Encinitas-based Verve Wireless, a provider of software for helping publishers publish their content to mobile devices, has inked a partnership with local event search site Zvents, the firms announced today. According to the firms, Verve Wireless will provide its mobile publishing technology to Zvents, for a mobile site.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
San Diego-based Provide Commerce , the company which owns such brands as ProFlowers, RedEnvelope, Gifts.com, and other e-commerce sites, announced this morning that it has purchase mobile gifting startup Sincerely, Inc. Sincerely provides mobile photo postcard and greeting card apps for the iPhone and Android. READ MORE>>.
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JULY 8, 2013
If there were such a thing as a "Dream Team" for mobile advertising, you would be hard pressed not to pick the founding team of Los Angeles-based Gradient X (www.gradientx.com), whose founders include Michael Lum (formerly of OpenX), Brian Baumgart (formerly at Adconion), and Julie Mattern (formerly of Rubicon Project). Why tackle mobile?
socalTECH
APRIL 26, 2012
Los Angeles-based movie site Fandango is expanding its rollout of mobile ticketing, saying this morning that it has added more than 1,400 additional screens across the country to its paperless mobile ticket program. Fandango said it now accepts mobile tickets at 2,600 screens. READ MORE>>.
TechEmpower
JULY 24, 2023
” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” What are some sites or companies in the same space? Are you targeting desktop, tablet, or mobile? Most new sites need to account for mobile delivery – but on the other hand, not every MVP needs both desktop and mobile versions.
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MAY 14, 2013
Video publishing software developer Beachfront Media is expanding into the mobile ad market today, saying that it has launched a new platform called Beachfront.io , which will help developers monetize their mobile apps with video advertising. beachfront builder advertising mobile development software' READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
ACTIVE Network , the developer of cloud-based sports registration and related services, said today that it has launched a new, mobile app aimed at racing directors. Active Network said that endurance events like Iron Girl already have been using the mobile app. READ MORE>>.
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DECEMBER 3, 2012
Foothill Ranch-based IOGEAR is targeting power-hungry mobile users with its latest product, a new mobile charging station which boasts 11,000mAh of power. IOGEAR said the new device will be sold both through its own site and through online retailers, and has a MSRP of $69.95. READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
AUGUST 17, 2011
Pasadena-based Central Desktop , the online provider of project management and other business tools, said this week that it has launched a set of mobile apps. The firm said the access comes via apps on the iPhone and Android, and via mobile browser support on the BlackBerry and other mobile phones. READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
Los Angeles-based Mobile Roadie , the developer of branded, mobile apps for celebrities and brands, said last night that it has launched in China. The firm said that it is developing a localized, Chinese version of its platform via local partner FabriQate, a mobile service agency with offices in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Mumbai and London.
socalTECH
APRIL 10, 2014
Agoura Hills-based TouchCommerce , which provides Internet and mobile chat technology and services which helps to engage customers browsing e-commerce sites, reported today that it has signed up Total Gym Fitness as a customer for its new mobile products. ecommerce browsing chat mobile total touchcommerce' READ MORE>>.
socalTECH
JANUARY 29, 2016
As part of the city's efforts to make more of its data accessible to citizens and others, the City of Los Angeles rolled out a new site, Los Angeles Geohub , powered by GIS technology from Esri. The new site allows citizens and others pull up a large library of open data, and browse that through a map interface.
socalTECH
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
One of the biggest issues facing mobile application developers today, is finding new users among a gigantic sea of applications. A Los Angeles-based startup, PaeDae , is looking to change that with a new platform it is calling BARTR , which it says will let mobile app developers exchange traffic and users.
socalTECH
APRIL 5, 2012
Actually, no thanks to Santa Monica-based Mobile Roadie. Mobile Roadie, headed by Michael Schneider , develops tools that make easy for non-programmers to create their own mobile apps. Describe what Mobile Roadie does? Taylor actually came in through the front door, and just signed up on our web site.
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NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Zui , the kids'' content site which is now owned by Saban Brands, said today that it has launched a new, mobile browser which provides kid-safe Internet browsing to iOS. According to Saban Brands, KidZui is a downloadable browser which provides kid-safe Internet access to websites, videos.
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