08:38 Are you already a member? Learning social network Foursquare |
Today's leaders in the market of products "Internet idleness" are intertwined with each other very closely, notification and recording scatter in all social networks in a few minutes, sometimes seconds. For example, interesting posts from LJ readers translate into all frendlentu and liked the material on any website you can always immediately share with your friends on any social network.Its share of popularity managed to win and resource Foursquare. Some experts predict it even greater fame in the global network. What is Foursquare? Foursquare (abbreviated from the English «4sq») is a social network with the function geopositioning which is intended mainly for use with mobile gadgets. What is Foursquare?Foursquare (abbreviated from the English «4sq») is a social network with the function geopositioning which is intended mainly for use with mobile gadgets. It should be noted that this resource can be used not only owners of smartphones that have built-in GPS-navigator, but also people with other mobile devices. Location latter is defined through the service LBS. Registered user via SMS, or direct access to the web site can leave a review about this or that institution, having featured in it («check-in» - «zachekinitsya"). Each marker gives the user points. In addition, some institutions, after social network Foursquare became popular, began offering "zachekinivshimsya" prices on some products. Creators relatively recently (in 2009) appeared resource steel Nun Selvaduray and Dennis Crowley. Noting that the last during the design of social network Foursquare has already had experience with the development of this resource. After a couple of years after the first «check-in» on the pages of the service the number of users exceeded the mark of eight million. What causes users to become a member of this social network?By using the Foursquare geopositioning (determining the location of the other "zachekinivshihsya"), you can find out where the rest of your friends and acquaintances. It is very convenient - for example, you were at the center of the city and your plans were thwarted, vyzvanivat someone was late, but thanks to Foursquare, you can easily find those who already somewhere "hangs" nearby. However, this is not the only advantage, which is at the disposal of users of the resource. For "Chekina" can receive free products or services, as well as discounts that provide the owners of some establishments. After all, people often broadcast their record to several social networks, and the mention of the cafe, theater or store is an excellent advertisement. Foursquare today can be attributed to the indispensable services for the traveler - being in another city, among unfamiliar names and brands, it is difficult to determine which places worth visiting, but on a hike in what should be abandoned. Thanks to tips from other users of the social network, you will learn more about unfamiliar cafes, museums and theaters. In addition, this service will be a great helper for making the route, as on every page of the places you can find tips, where visitors usually go further. What is required to become a user of Foursquare?Become a Member sotsalnoy this network is a snap. We just need to download a special application for your mobile gadget, fill out a simple questionnaire (better also attach a photo) and run it, the rest will be done by the application. Just do not forget to click on the phone button «check-in» every time you go in for some of the establishments. Note that in addition to the above advantages, there are some interesting "chips" that are available to regular users of this social network: Merstvo. If a user Foursquare Chekina for two months in a particular institution more than others, he was awarded the title of mayor of the place. This honorary "position" is assigned to him until such time as the other user does not beat his record. Badges. Obtaining badges can be compared to a detective novel or quest. Administrators social network never disclose all the details of the procedure (which, incidentally, are periodically changed). Only thanks to hints of representatives of social network can learn how to make this honorary title - it is sometimes necessary to visit several institutions a specific network, sometimes celebrated only in certain cities, sometimes you need for a certain period of time several times noted in the new institutions for themselves. But once earned a badge virtually forever remain assigned to the user. Some badges resemble each other visually, but differ in the condition to be fulfilled to obtain them. There are badges that have the same name, but their method of preparation can also be varied (eg, badges I'm on a Boat, Trifecta and Far Far Away). Employees Foursquare, as already mentioned earlier, all of the cards do not disclose, but true fans of this social network and amateurs quests are trying to track such events and regularly update lists of badges. And finally reveal to you a secret, and refute the opinion of the carelessness of social networks. Foursquare mobile app could affect Russia's security system, which deals with the protection of the political leadership of the country. After the press, invited guests and staff at the residence Chekina President of the Russian Federation, employees of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation are deeply concerned, as the movements of objects of protection FSO and the exact location of the presidential residence on the list of state secrets. After that guide security system decided significantly restrict the use of mobile devices in the residence of the Russian President. |
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