Friday, April 17, 2009

Chuck Sacco, CEO and co-founder of PhindMe.net commented that G1 was a major step towards offering full Web access to highly mobile people. He feels that G1 will be one step further than the BlackBerry and iPhone which itself sparked the shift from cell phones to smartphones.

The number of people with smartphones is going to increase as the Google Android technology will be available to other cell phone manufacturers desirous of developing smartphones. People originally accessing info from their home or office computer will expect to browse for info from their handhelds.

M:Metrics' survey points out that 85 percent of iPhone users access the Web for information and are 10 times more likely to search the mobile Web than cell phone users. The public release of Google's Android by HTC with T-Mobile increased this trend.

Web sites are developed with all its intricacies by companies. However these may not be suitable for the small screen. If companies are not ready with streamlined versions for the smartphones then they will loose a big chunk of the consumer market pie.

It is highly imperative that companies create Web versions that are accessible to the handheld phones catering to the immediate needs of people on the go. Timely info is a necessity now regarding say about the whereabouts of a restaurant. In such cases the user is not bothered about the company profile or history.

All he wants is simple information on the menu and offers available. Added details on how to reach the location is all that a mobile user will need. Making available information on the mobile Web is sure to increase positive marketing opportunities.

Phindme.net will be ready with Everywhereigo online brand as the G1 hits the market in October. The suite of tools available to businesses will help them make mobile friendly Web pages which are compatible with all cell phones and smartphones. Businesses can keep a tab on customers and members wherever they go by means of group SMS, text messaging and mobile tags.

Businesses can move several steps forward from traditional advertising and will be able to achieve immediate connections to customers equipped with internet-ready cell phones, BlackBerries and iPhones.

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