Games are one of the primary reasons people visit Facebook. Reportedly, 40 percent of its user base is there to play social games. That means that more than 200 million people play games on Facebook each month, and the top 10 games on Facebook have more than 12 million users each. Those are a lot of eyeballs! However, if yours isn't one of the top 10, attracting those eyeballs to your game can be a frustrating experience.
Fortunately, Facebook isn't the only game in town. Global social platforms want it known that there are real opportunities for developers who dare to be agile and venture outside the U.S.Indeed, other global markets -- in Russia, in Eastern Europe, in Japan, in South America -- are hungry for quality social games. Publishers there have set up mechanisms to make entering those markets easier than one might expect. Localization, for example, is becoming less of an issue.
In Brazil, for instance, where the market has grown so large that this month the Brasil Game Show 2010 is expecting 20,000 visitors from all over the globe, Mentez is looking for developers.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Google Fighting To Get Access To Facebook Data
Facebook wants to be able to import all your contacts from Gmail. Google wants to be able import all your contacts from Facebook.
Until recently, you could import Gmail data into Facebook. But, Google decided it was unfair that it couldn't get Facebook data, so it shut down access to Facebook.
Facebook built a hack, and you can once again get data from Gmail. Unless Google radically alters its Gmail structure, it looks like Facebook users can get info from Gmail.
Until recently, you could import Gmail data into Facebook. But, Google decided it was unfair that it couldn't get Facebook data, so it shut down access to Facebook.
Facebook built a hack, and you can once again get data from Gmail. Unless Google radically alters its Gmail structure, it looks like Facebook users can get info from Gmail.
Study: Facebook and Twitter ineffective for generating website traffic
A recently conducted website traffic survey has revealed some unexpected trends in the effectiveness of traffic-building techniques.
The survey, conducted by website training and software company Intellimon in cooperation with the University of Bradford, suggests that social networking may not be as effective a tool for website traffic generation as many had previously thought.
Over 4,000 online businesses were surveyed as part of the study, which was conducted earlier this year.
The survey, conducted by website training and software company Intellimon in cooperation with the University of Bradford, suggests that social networking may not be as effective a tool for website traffic generation as many had previously thought.
Over 4,000 online businesses were surveyed as part of the study, which was conducted earlier this year.
NLRB backs worker fired for Facebook post
The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint in a case in which it said that a worker was illegally fired for criticizing her boss on Facebook.
The case involves ambulance service American Medical Response of Connecticut Inc. The agency said the employee posted a negative remark on the social networking service using her home computer after a supervisor questioned her about a customer complaint.
That comment generated supportive online comments from co-workers and more negative postings by the employee, who was suspended and terminated for violating the company's Internet policies.
The NLRB argues that the employee's Facebook postings are protected and that the company's policies are too broad.
The case involves ambulance service American Medical Response of Connecticut Inc. The agency said the employee posted a negative remark on the social networking service using her home computer after a supervisor questioned her about a customer complaint.
That comment generated supportive online comments from co-workers and more negative postings by the employee, who was suspended and terminated for violating the company's Internet policies.
The NLRB argues that the employee's Facebook postings are protected and that the company's policies are too broad.
Internet vandals hijack tributes
CHRISTOPHER Rowe turned to Facebook when he was trying to find out information about his parents and sister, found dead after a triple murder in Kapunda.
Yesterday, however, the social networking website was hijacked by internet vandals who ruined the intent of the tribute pages that were set up in memory of Andrew, Rose and Chantelle Rowe.
As family and friends sought solace and support, an internet "troll" posted crude messages and offensive images.
By 2pm yesterday, more than 6000 people had joined three Facebook tribute pages set up in memory of the Rowes.
Yesterday, however, the social networking website was hijacked by internet vandals who ruined the intent of the tribute pages that were set up in memory of Andrew, Rose and Chantelle Rowe.
As family and friends sought solace and support, an internet "troll" posted crude messages and offensive images.
By 2pm yesterday, more than 6000 people had joined three Facebook tribute pages set up in memory of the Rowes.
Is FaceBook Ruining Your Love Life
Single men and women in the 21st Century are learning quickly that social media has completely changed the game. Hours before you meet a blind date, he or she not only knows where you went for vacation last summer, but how you looked in your bathing suit or swim trunks and how drunk you got on the beach!
The truth of the matter is: Social media has totally changed the dating game and far too many singles are losing! Smart daters have Googled or researched love interests on Facebook before their first meal together. And, chances are Facebook profiles are sabotaging many daters’ love lives.
Here are some simple rules that you should consider when dating in the Social Networking era.
The truth of the matter is: Social media has totally changed the dating game and far too many singles are losing! Smart daters have Googled or researched love interests on Facebook before their first meal together. And, chances are Facebook profiles are sabotaging many daters’ love lives.
Here are some simple rules that you should consider when dating in the Social Networking era.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Queen Elizabeth II joins Facebook
LONDON -- Queen Elizabeth II has joined Facebook, launching a series of official pages offering the Web site's 500 million users daily updates on her engagements, the royal household said Sunday.
The 84-year-old British monarch will be featured in videos, photos and news items on the site, which will be available starting today, alongside other members of the country's royal family, including Princes William and Harry.
Users will be able to leave messages or comments for Buckingham Palace on the site and find details of royal events close to their homes.
However, because the pages will be corporate -- and not a personal account -- people won't be able to request to become friends with the queen.
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