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MARCH 7, 2012

Pasadena-based Chime.in , the online social networking site and mobile app run by UberMedia , has now seen more than 5M uniques since its launch, UberMedia said today. UberMedia also said the service has sent 200 million "Chimes" -- the social messages which drive the site -- since launch.

Social Network 185

Social Network Social Media Pasadena Sites 185

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2021

Online dating sites usually fail because online dating usually fails. This business suffers from what Paul Graham calls the ‘chicken and the egg problem‘ – no one wants to use a dating site with only a few users. Social networks. The trend is to more mobile and niche markets. Intellectual property is tough.

Sites 134

Sites Social Network Competition Networking 134

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MARCH 9, 2010

Los Angeles-based social networking site MySpace reported Tuesday that the firm is now the top, social application on the Android platform, and is the third most popular downloaded application overall on the Android Market. MySpace trails T-Mobile's account information app and The Weather Channel's app in the store.

Marketing 180

Marketing Social Network Google Mobile 180

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Los Angeles-based social networking site MySpace announced today that the firm has rolled out a beta of a feature which allows MySpace users to sync their status updates with Twitter. Tags: myspace twitter sync update social networking. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 140

Social Network Sites Mobile Networking 140

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 24, 2011

I continually face the challenge of designing and building registration / sign-up pages on a wide variety of different web sites and mobile applications. Design Challenge In this particular web site, we needed to get the user's email (and password). That post looked at when and why you would use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

Design 225

Design Mahalo Social Network Email 225

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

It was a mobile app, so he ideally would find someone who had experience with mobile development or someone who could pick up a mobile framework. If you don't understand the basics about mobile technology, then read up on it. In this case, looking for mobile developer events in the local area makes a lot of sense.

Guide 349

Guide Startup Mobile Framework 349

socalTECH

JULY 1, 2010

Los Angeles-based social networking site MySpace said today along with French firm Orange that they are in an advertising and content partnership. According to the companies, Orange Advertising Network will manage both premium and performance advertising sales for MySpace in France. READ MORE>>.

Advertising 183

Advertising Social Network Los Angeles Content 183

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MARCH 20, 2015

Rexter''s software--which runs across mobile platforms, tablets, and PCs--helps consolidate and manage their contacts from across social networking sites and email, and helps users manage those contacts and activities.

Altadena 196

Altadena Class Pasadena Yahoo 196

socalTECH

MARCH 30, 2009

Los Angeles-based social networking site MySpace announced Monday that it is supporting a pair of Microsoft technologies: Microsoft Windows Mobile and Microsoft Silverlight. Tags: myspace microsoft windows mobile silverlight. Financial details behind the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Mobile 100

Mobile Social Network Sites Los Angeles 100

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DECEMBER 3, 2008

Los Angeles-based social networking website MySpace said late Tuesday night that it has launched a new mobile video service, MySpace Mobile, which will allow users to view MySpace video content from mobile devices. MySpace said the move now makes 100 percent of its videos accessible via mobile phone.

Mobile 100

Mobile Social Network Content Los Angeles 100

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NOVEMBER 19, 2008

West Hollywood-based Citysearch, which is a unit of IAC, has rolled out a mobile version of the firm's site. Citysearch said today that its new Mobile by Citysearch site is in beta, and will allow users to add reviews and pull information about business listings from cell phones. READ MORE>>

CitySearch 100

CitySearch Mobile West Hollywood Social Network 100

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OCTOBER 31, 2014

The search engine works both on the web as well as through mobile apps, initially on iOS. The search engine revolves around hashtag "boards" which can be embedded into other sites or social networking pages. hashatit search engine hashtag social media instagram facebook pinterest' READ MORE>>.

Social Media 159

Social Media Social Network Web Los Angeles 159

socalTECH

JUNE 2, 2010

Los Angeles-based social networking site MySpace is further ramping up its efforts to attract developers, saying this afternoon that it has announced a new Developer Services program. Tags: networking social developer software mysapce. READ MORE>>.

Develop 159

Develop Development Services Social Network 159

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

It was a mobile app, so he ideally would find someone who had experience with mobile development or someone who could pick up a mobile framework. If you don't understand the basics about mobile technology, then read up on it. In this case, looking for mobile developer events in the local area makes a lot of sense.

Guide 296

Guide Startup Mobile Framework 296

SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Fake Site - you can have what looks to be a real site, even take "orders" but not actually have anything able to run it. Leverage Existing Platforms or Third Party Products - you want to test your social network, grab Drupal and whip something together, or even just use a hosted service.

Technical Review 339

Technical Review CTO Hire CTO Coach Software Review 339

socalTECH

MAY 27, 2011

TeenSpot's entertainment and community website is a moderated, social networking and chat site, focused exclusively on teenagers. The site includes message boards about movies, fashion, celebrities, music, and more. READ MORE>>.

Gorilla Nation 133

Gorilla Nation Social Media Social Network Entertainment 133

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JULY 18, 2012

In a mobile world, what's a unique way to reach out to your friends and others? One way is to create your own, custom video clip which you can share via email, text message, or through a social networking site like Facebook. They can then share that across a social network. READ MORE>>.

Social Network 246

Social Network Mobile Media Examples 246

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FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Los Angeles-based BakeSpace.com , the online social networking and recipe site, has a new product for you. Ever wish you had a better way of sharing your favorite recipes with family and friends? Wish that cookbook for your church, school, or club could enter the modern age?

Services 207

Services Social Network Web Tool 207

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MARCH 5, 2014

Skip any talk about self-destructing messages for "privacy": an Irvine-based company, Aclipsa Mobile Video Solutions, said this morning that it has launched a new Android app specifically for "consenting adults". zipaclip sexting mobile android instant messaging' READ MORE>>.

Snapchat 138

Snapchat Marketing Social Network Mobile 138

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 13, 2010

One of the topics that came up in my post Mobile Internet Apple Facebook was around open vs. closed platforms. If the person isn’t a member of any of these or doesn’t want your site to know about them on these social sites, then you still need your own authentication mechanism. You come back to a site you’ve used before.

Google 292

Google Startup Yahoo Email 292

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2013

Online dating sites usually fail because online dating usually fails. This business suffers from what Paul Graham calls the ‘chicken and the egg problem‘ – no one wants to use a dating site with only a few users. Social networks. The trend is to more mobile and niche markets. Intellectual property is tough.

Sites 86

Sites Social Network Networking Patents 86

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

We seem to receive lots of pitches from companies looking to attack the mobile market with their mobile software applications, but few who have deployed on-deck with carriers. What exactly are your mobile social networking applications? The second customer is the social networking sites.

Social Network 113

Social Network Anthem Mobile Java 113

Eric Greenspan

MAY 25, 2010

For one, we built a following by using Facebook and Twitter and other social networking sites. Our audience can interact with Jeremy, ask questions and the entire show is posted as a video on the site and blog shortly after the show airs. OSN 101 – Online Social Networking news and tips.

Social Media 220

Social Media Media Blogging Social Network 220

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Los Angeles-based JuiceCaster, a provider of a mobile social networking application, said Wednesday that the firm has inked a deal with Photobucket, the online photo sharing site owned by Fox Interactive Media. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>

Social Network 100

Social Network Mobile Blogging Sites 100

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MAY 27, 2009

San Diego-based Interacasting Corporation , a provider of mobile social networking software, has been acquired by Good Technology, the firms said this morning. The firm's customers included AT&T, Boost Mobile, Spring, T-Mobile, Verizon, Virgin MObile, and others. READ MORE>>.

Technology 100

Technology Avalon Anthem Social Network 100

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AUGUST 25, 2016

A report, published Thursday by Bloomberg, says that Apple is working on a clone of the software from Venice, California-based Snapchat --in a bid to make a renewed push into the social networking area. READ MORE>>.

Snapchat 100

Snapchat Report Social Network Venice 100

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OCTOBER 31, 2008

Los Angeles-based JuiceCaster, which operates a mobile social networking service, said Friday that the firm has expanded into Ireland and Turkey. According to the firm, Vodafone Live!

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Los Angeles Mobile 100

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MARCH 8, 2011

In a twist to the popularity of mobile "check-in" applications, Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal's local recommendation site Bizzy said this morning that it has launched "Check-Outs", a new feature which allows users to rate and review local businesses--after visiting those businesses. ReachLocal launched Bizzy in November.

Woodland Hills 166

Woodland Hills ReachLocal Mobile Sites 166

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OCTOBER 21, 2008

Los Angeles-based social networking site MySpace said today that the firm has launched an application for Google's Android mobile operating system. According to MySpace, its new MySpace Mobile experience is available via Android Market, and allows MySpace users to access the firm's mobile web site.

Social Network 100

Social Network Mobile Google Sites 100

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

And apparently, that’s what mobile applications do better – just ask the fast-growing number of app users. This is the consequence of the switch from desktop and laptops to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Of that smartphone internet time, mobile apps take up 86% of usage and only 14% access time via the mobile web.

Mobile 95

Mobile Social Media Google Software Review 95

socalTECH

JANUARY 4, 2013

Harrison created one of the Internet's first video search sites, FastTV, and also ran IFILM, which he sold to Viacom in 2006. We connect consumers to great content from around the Internet, from social networks, from thousands of branded video channels, and around any particular topic they're interested in. What is Frequency?

Social Network 232

Social Network Startup Services Organization 232

Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 23, 2013

Advertising revenue is generated from each site visitor, paid or otherwise. The post amSTATZ Social Network For Fitness Gurus, Athletes & Events | Interview With Founder appeared first on TechZulu. Android Apps & Software Entrepreneurship Google iPad Mobile Startups' What is your business model?

Social Network 93

Social Network Networking Training Summary 93

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

We had been looking at the social commerce category, broadly speaking, and I thought that here was an interesting opportunity to fuse together entertainment, gaming, shopping, and social networking online, and that this concept accomplished that incredibly. They tell their friends about the site. It gets quite strategic.

Commerce 153

Commerce Sites Entertainment Social Network 153

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 4, 2011

They have a mobile app and I felt like it crashed too much for my liking. He told me in some combinations of device / OS / network they are crashing 4 times per 100. If you have multiple versions of your product, how many are web vs. mobile? How do the mobile customers break down by device type? On measurement.

Metrics 346

Metrics Startup SEO Customer 346

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2011

What a sweet feeling it was last week to see the launch of the photo sharing site Pose , whose application targets shoppers of apparel. I wanted a smart NorCal investor who had done more mobile investments than I had and Jon Callaghan had very relevant relationships & experience. I still do. “And importantly Web 2.0

Invest 303

Invest Company Companies Web 2.0 303

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

How did they end up with such an irreverent site and what was their objective? Private, flash sales site focused on apparel goods (women, men and children). Free experience is web and mobile app-based, has ads, limited skipping, and limited listening time (40 hours/month). Social network app developer and ad network.

Venture Capital 217

Venture Capital Capital Metrics Competition 217

socalTECH

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Max Fischer: BeLinked, formerly LinkedUp, is the first, mobile dating app that has the popular swipe left, swipe right feature, but which is based on the LinkedIn platform and LinkedIn API. LinkedIn is one of the largest social networks, with 300 million users, and we fell that it has a higher quality user base. Why LinkedIn?

Networking 185

Networking Startup Ideas Mobile 185