Archive for May, 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 - by Wayne Sutton

With 3.75 million users Instagram is the new Twitter

Today one of my favorite iPhone apps updated to version 1.7. That app was Instagram. I’ve been a fan of the simple photo-sharing app that allows you add a simple filter and share it with the Instagram community and your social graph for a while and with the new features it just secured its place as the new twitter. For me at least.

New in version Instagram version 1.7 are the following:
- Grid View for Profile Pages
- Optional Bio Field in Profiles
- Manage which push notifications you receive (on Edit Profile screen)
- Choose Profile Picture from Facebook & Twitter
- Stability Improvements for iOS 4.1
- Bug Fixes & Speed Improvements for Older Phones

Why is Instagram the new Twitter? For a few reasons. Instagram started as only supporting one mobile platform, the iPhone but via their newly announced API have allowed developers to create a desktop app and other mobile mashups such as Pic A Fight, the same way Twitter started. Also Instagram has connected me in a new visual way with new friends and old ones. Now I can not only have a conversation but see what my friends are seeing and have conversations about what they experiencing. If you’re looking for the whole follower numbers race, #hashtag support and with version 1.7 profile pages, Instagram is more like Twitter but all within a mobile app. The saying on instagram is not follow me but “hey, check out my photos!”.

Maybe I’m thinking to closed minded comparing Instagram to twitter but the similarities are there. I read recently that the instagram team didn’t look at the app as a photo sharing app but as a media application or something like that. Looking at the big picture I can understand what they’re aming for. Not Twitter or even Facebook but something better based off of experiences of mobile content from their users. I believe Path has the same goal as well. When you think about it, photos is what help Facebook reach 500 million accounts. Good luck to both Path and Instagram.

More post on Instagram
How brands can use Instagram and other mobile photo sharing applications today for customer engagement
The 7 most popular photos on Instagram, there’s more than lol cats!
Instagram now supports hashtags and launches Brisk Pics SXSW contest
On Thanksgiving Instagram is all about the Turkeys! 9 Thanksgiving Day Turkey photos on Instagram
Will Instagram become the next big mobile social network or just one awesome photo sharing app?

What is your favorite mobile photo or video sharing application and why?

Posted on May 15, 2011 - by Wayne Sutton

40 Insightful and Creative Infographics via smashing apps

infographics can be defined as an emerging form of graphics which represent data and information in a very appealing and creative manner. If used wisely, it can produce deadly effect on your overall design of your web project. With infographics, you are in full control to convey knowledge and engage its viewers.

via 40 Insightful (Yet Deadly Creative) Infographics | Free and Useful Online Resources for Designers and Developers.

Posted on May 14, 2011 - by Wayne Sutton

The psychology behind the motivations of brand advocates who influence others – infographic

The psychology behind the motivations of brand advocates – Infographic


via [Infographic] The Actions, Motivations and Influence of Brand Advocates « BzzAgent Blog – Social Marketing Insights.

Posted on May 13, 2011 - by Wayne Sutton

infographic – How and why firms are using Social Media for B2B Marketing

via Social Media for B2B Marketing Infographic | Ecreative Internet Marketing.

Posted on May 13, 2011 - by Wayne Sutton

Because of you SocialWayne.com was selected as one of the Top20 blogs for Black Enterprise Bloggers Month 2011

Over the years I have never guessed how blogging or having a blog could change or affect my life. Some people blog to share their opinion, some blog because it’s their job and some blog as a hobby and just for fun. I think I’ve all four. Regardless of the reason, I’ve received my share of privileged access to events, established partnerships, launched startups and other opportunities and this blog has been at the core of how I’ve been able to tell my story and share information with the world. Because of that SocialWayne.com has been listed as One of the Top 50 Social Media Blogs Of 2010 via Evan Carmichael, 50 Of The Best Social Media And Technology Blogs In The World via simplyzesty.com and more as you can see on my about page.

Today I’m pleased to announced that SocialWayne.com has been selected as one of the Top20 blogs for Black Enterprise Bloggers Month 2011. I want to say thank you to all of the readers, followers on twitter and others who have stopped by left a comment or share an article you found useful. Thank you Black Enterprise for selecting my blog as well. This is all motivation to continue to provide useful information about technology and more in the future.

For more about the Black Enterprise Bloggers Month check out the video promotion below and you can see the rest of the blogs listed here: http://www.blackenterprise.com/blackbloggermonth/

Thank you!