A recent study shows that people spend more time on mobile apps than websites. The reason for the shift in attention to mobile apps on Smartphones from the web? A mobile analytics team says the average Smartphone user spends 81 minutes per day on their mobile app, as compared to 74 minutes per day in web consumption (http://gigaom.com/mobile/sorry-html-5-mobile-apps-are-used-more-than-the-web/). The constant need for brain stimulation at one’s fingertips has been the driving force behind these numbers. read more…

If you’ll recall from my last post, the possession of Smartphones is increasing. Millions of Americans own Smartphones, and where a Smartphone is, Internet follows.

So consider this scenario: You are your buddies fly in to a major city to see the big game. Your flight arrives earlier than expected and you have some time to kill. The group decides they’re hungry and want to grab some local grub and maybe a pre-game cocktail. But where do you go? There are two thoughts here: you could search the web or you could download an app, both on your Smartphone. read more…

Information technology has allowed consumers to have information at their fingertips, literally. 1 in 2 Americans will have a smartphone by Christmas 2011 (http://gigaom.com/2010/03/26/1-in-2-americans-will-have-a-smartphone-by-christmas-2011) because unlimited web accessibility is now essential. So why do we crave mobile websites?

1. Business

Whether you are buying, selling, or keeping up with client communication, conducting business online is important. Everything consumers need to know about you is on your website. You can’t afford to miss out on this opportunity. For corporate meetings or personal meetings, allowing clients to see your company on their mobile phone puts your company at an advantage. read more…

Megachip’s MEGAcoupon part of the 5 huge trends in Social Media Right Now. See the article in http://mashable.com/2010/08/20/top-5-social-media-trends/#

Further, MEGAcoupon makes news in India: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/search?q=Buying%20turnkey%20technologies

Megachip can work MEGA wonders for you.

Carmel, Indiana

MEGACHIP today announced the launch of its new online coupon software, MEGAcoupons, a complete turnkey solution for companies to offer a “daily deal”.

MEGAcoupons provides publishers, radio and television stations, traditional coupon providers, retail associations and other organizations with an easy-to-implement means to grow their business and create a new revenue stream. MEGAcoupons is an efficient way to increase traffic to their website, promote their advertisers’ products and services,  and build revenue by taking a cut of the ultimate consumer purchase.

MEGAcoupons is the answer to consumers’ desire to get a good deal today and everyday, especially attractive in these recessionary times. MEGAcoupons are discounted special deals offered as electronic coupons that can be redeemed once a specified number of people purchase within a specified time frame. Two for one, 50% off, and similar promotions are determined by the advertiser.

MEGAcoupons are delivered to the consumer using a mix of email, automated Facebook and Twitter postings to purchase and pass along to their friends.

MEGAchip is the only Indiana-based company that has created a solution targeted companies and organizations that have an advertiser base as their main source of revenue.
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