Prepare for Your Blogs to Extend in Reach
Published by Scott LeForce under General,Technology.
As many of you know, the proliferation of cell phone technology continues to explode at an alarming rate. If you attended our Technology Rollout 1 & 2 this past Spring, you’ll recall the research and statistics on generational uses of technology and how we are adapting our tools to meet this growing and demanding market.
One area that will extend the reach of your blogs and related content will increasingly be in the cell phone applications and increased broadband. Mobile networking and access to information via the “smart-phone” is just beginning. As more capital is currently being plowed into an infrastructure that permits your cell phone to be as powerful as your beefy desktop.
Based on a three month consumer study that ended in March 2009, the percentage of cell phone users who accessed various social networking websites show steady increases and revealed that 17.0% of Facebook, 11.1% of MySpace, 6.7% of YouTube, 2.9% of Twitter, and 1.6% of LinkedIn users accessed these applications via a cellular device.
Currently only about 13% of cell users have a “smart-phone” (one that can access the Internet and navigate websites), so prepare now for them to go mainstream down the road. What does this mean for you and your blog content? First, new, expanding and immediate access to information and property photos from a handheld device and potential customer. Second, a shot over the bow that is calling for your attention to participate in the blogosphere!
Remember 90% is still just showing up!
Scott LeForce
President
Scott.LeForce@rwnc.net
