Google Latitude

Ryan    Daily Point     Facebook, FourSquare, Google Latitude, Location Based Applications, Yelp

It’s been a while since I’ve written a little blurb about something I’ve found to be interesting, stupid, or at least noteworthy. A post from one of my Facebook friends this morning reading, “Can someone else please download Google Latitude? I need more people to stalk.” prompted me to set aside this stalling as after a bit of research and tinkering, I have found this service to be just that…  interesting, stupid, and noteworthy. read more

Yelp.com – I Have Succombed

Ryan    Uncategorized     Food Reviews, Yelp

For a while now, I have used Yelp.com to find new places to get good food. Although I can’t agree with every single restaurant review on the site, I do have to say that it has helped me discover some great culinary finds both in Seattle and in Phoenix. But while my consumption of the site has been steady, the production of my own reviews has been null… until today.

After setting up a Yelp account, I have managed to check into three different places, write a review, and gain a few friends. Small potatoes, sure, but I think it is a great start to something I could totally see myself getting hooked on. From the check-in statuses, to member specials, or just the sheer bliss of having someone think a review of yours was helpful.. the benefits to being an active community member on Yelp.com does have its advantages. Let’s just see how much time I can devote to yet another social network though. Honestly.. a simple review shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes or so.

My advice: check out Yelp.com and don’t just USE the system… be a part of it. Isn’t that what social media is all about? Also while you’re there… look for me: gudmundson.yelp.com

Peace