Two of the most blogged about topics right now are location-based services and infographics. Location-based services user numbers are growing, along with the amount of new geo / location startups launching what seems like every week. Many are questioning the value of location-based services even with the recent announcement of Facebook Places. Regardless location-based services are here to stay and being implemented in brand strategies, mobile marketing campaigns and more. If you’re scratching your head around the check-in phenomenon and the mobile industry take a look at these 9 location-based infographics showing how and why the mobile world is checking in.
The History of Location Technology
![The History of Location Technology [INFOGRAPHIC]](http://cdn.mashable.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/locationhistory.jpg)
Via: Mashable
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Location
Via: Gigaom
Infographic matrix: Foursquare vs Facebook vs Gowalla vs Yelp vs BrightKite vs. Where.com vs Booyah vs. Loopt comparison guide
Via: Mark Fidelman
the Geosocial Universe
Via: Jess3
a&g’s Location-Based Services Cheat Sheet
Via: @schneidermike
How Check-Ins Work in Location-Based Apps
Via: Wayne Sutton
GeoLocal: The Rise of Consumer Location-based Services
Via: Gigaom
The Rise of Mobile Games
Via: jackpotcity
Mobile Advertising and the Rise of Coupons
Infographic By Promotional Codes
What are your thoughts on the mobile location-based industry?
