Going Mobile!

Book excerpt: The age of communication has elevated to a much higher level with the arrival of mobile computing. It has been responsible for the rapidly changing aspects of advertising and 'mobile marketing' has, in fact, created a new aspect of marketing that is much more effective and cost efficient. Companies these days are opening up to the potential of mobile commerce (M-Commerce), and what they get by embracing this change is an innovative and more effective way to expand their business in the hopes of achieving higher profit margins. Undoubtedly mobile marketing is a rapidly growing marketing space that brings with it bigger and better opportunities for advertisers and marketers, and it is now considered a necessity for businesses striving to become the leading name in their respective industries. In this guide, you will learn: - The benefits of mobile marketing - The difference between SMS and MMS marketing messages - How Bluetooth and Infrared are being used in mobile marketing campaigns - How to maximize technology through blogging, social networking , social bookmarking, and others - The value of a mobile-ready website and how to get yours working for you - The right way to attract customers utilizing mobile technologies - How to ensure a successful mobile marketing campaign - How to avoid legal issues throughout your mobile campaigns - How social networking both compliments and challenges mobile marketing efforts - And more... M-Commerce has become a huge building block for every business owner in their respective niche and because of the unlimited features and benefits of mobile computing, the playing field of business has become a more level one. It also have numerous uses. Social networking meanwhile has offered a major contribution in terms of extending the market for mobile devices. With this option, it has become a lot easier to keep in touch and correspond with other people, using the web and the user-friendly interface of social networking sites.