Mobilemo makes microblogging possible - and simple - with moJournal.  Check out the Mobile Site Tools page and you will see the new moJournal tab.  If you’re familiar with Twitter, Plurk, and the blog platforms, then you get the picture.  Let your contacts or virtually anyone who views your mobile site know what you’re up to.  Write short updates throughout the day, or make journal entries just when you feel like it.  It’s even more easy and quick to keep your audience updated and to share your thoughts and your life.

Here’s how:

Click on the moJournal tab in the Mobile Site Tools page.  Click Journal Settings to activate your moJournal and to set who you want to view your journal.  You can also create a title for your entire journal, pretty much like a blog title.  Each journal entry can have a maximum of 1500 characters.  You also have the option of adding a title per entry.

Give your audience snippets of your thoughts and your life, or chronicle your adventures.  Explore all the possibilities of moJournal.  Activate it now and get into the habit of microblogging!

In a lot of ways, the mobile phone can be a very powerful tool in granting access to the latest forms of business and entertainment.

For one, a device as ubiquitous as the mobile phone is essential in connecting us to our family and friends.  It provides a means of sharing one’s experiences and interests immediately.  Creating one’s own mobile web site, for one, gives us an immediate avenue to let our friends and families know about the experiences we have encountered during the day.

Wireless networks are also powerful social networking tools that enable the exchange of real-world experiences, almost in real time.  Whenever and wherever we may be, people are immediately able to find out our current state by simply logging into our mobile web site.

It is also a good avenue in connecting with people of similar musical/artistic/culinary interests.  It gives birth to communities and forums where people form bonds with one another through the sharing of photos, music, videos, games and documents.

More than an information and entertainment bank, the mobile phone may also be used by businesses to communicate with their employees and clients.  In fact, with the abundant stream of developments happening in the mobile web, it would no longer be a surprise if in the future, almost all document and program in the office will be accessible to workers who are out of the office.  The mobile phone will no longer be an ‘all play and no work’ device.  Once considered objects of distraction, mobile phones will now be stand-ins for laptops to handle basic job responsibilities like web access, file storage, voice conferences, e-mails, messaging, database updating, and document editing.

Workers will now be able to access essential contacts, schedules, and official documents while in transit towards the next client meeting.  On the sales and marketing end, businesses (with the help of the creation of a mobile web site) will now be able to deal with their target market on a more immediate basis.  No longer will they have to wait for their customers to log onto their Internet web site or visit their nearest retail branch to peruse products and services, they can easily interact with their market at any given time and place.  This leads to a more pro-active way of doing business.

Where a client is at the moment will determine the information relevant to him at that given time so services providing location-based information to consumers have high potential.  Imagine your company’s line of products and services published on a mobile web site, readily available for your customers’ viewing pleasure.  Your latest promos and discounts broadcasted to your consumers while they are on transit, eliciting enough excitement and interest for them to head on to your nearest branch for retail therapy.

These are just among the opportunities and possibilities offered by the mobile phone.  With developments fast surfacing, both individuals and businesses will definitely see the rise of the mobile phone as an Everywhere Office and Entertainment Center.

Watch out for Mobilemo’s updated Comments feature!  Starting next week, instead of a general Comments section, Mobilemo will enable commenting per mobile page.  Every time you create a mobile page, you have the option whether to allow comments for that specific page or not.  Click on the appropriate box in the Mobile Page Options to activate this feature.

And then, when you view your mobile pages, you will immediately see how many approved and pending comments each entry has.

Due to the update of this feature, all previous comments on your mobile site will be deleted.  We apologize for the inconvenience, but it is part of the update process.  We are always continuing to find ways to serve you better and make the Mobilemo experience even more exciting.

Stay tuned for what will replace the Comments tab in the Mobile Site Tools page!

Mobilemo’s up and running again after some down-time yesterday for some system maintenance.  We apologize for the inconvenience, but periodic maintenance is necessary so we could continue to provide you with an excellent experience at Mobilemo.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Today’s world has witnessed the inculcation of wireless technology into our everyday lives.  Mobile phones, in particular, have changed and improved the ways in which people connect and interact with each other.  Mobile technology successfully bridged the gap of time and distance, enabling people to instantly get in touch with one another at any given time and place.

However, as there are benefits when it comes to instant connectivity, it is not without its corresponding price.  It happens with just a click of the mouse.  The moment you make your identity “open” for the public to see, you are not only opening yourself up to connecting with potential friends, clients and partners.  Unfortunately, you also leave yourself vulnerable to fraudulent and malicious characters lurking in the Mobile Web.

A number of factors are at play when it comes to mobile privacy and security, especially now with the recent emergence of additional technology.  For instance, the advent of camera phones have caused quite a stir.  There have been incidents wherein camera phones, clipped to the belt or placed in a discreet location, were used by “undercover” criminals to document and send to the internet, or an associate/accomplice, the location of valuable contents of a victim’s home, or sometimes even more private/scandalous material.

Another privacy concern that has sprung up is the increase in the sending and receiving of unsolicited SMS messages, the mobile version of Internet Spam.  Mobile phone companies have been labeled as the main culprit here and the public has become more vocal about the irritation factor that this service has caused.  In some cases, mobile users have complained about being annoyed after opening a text message only to find a promotional message from a retailer advertising about a new product.  To top it all off, it came with a fee and the message was actually charged to a mobile phone user.

In addition, mobile phones with built-in bluetooth functions are immediately exposed to the prospect of being hacked.  Also, possible threats may emerge with the combining of mobile phone networks and the Internet.  Especially now with the advent of mobile sites.  People uploading their personal profiles and information into the Mobile Web are immediately prey to malicious peers.  However, a number of mobile site providers, Mobilemo for example, are addressing this issue by offering privacy setting features that enables mobile site owners the discretion to choose only a specific list of contacts and networks that may view their mobile sites and personal information.

It must be noted, however, that more than the technology, it is the people themselves that are responsible for these security and privacy concerns.  The technology is only there for people to use and take advantage of.  Ergo, as with every human encounter, there will always be risks that come along with its corresponding benefits.

Today, mobile phones have become a staple in every person’s bag or pocket.  It has revolutionized the way people communicate and connect with one another.  It has successfully bridged the gap once caused by distance and space.  It has broken barriers.

Current statistics have revealed that there are thrice as many mobile phones now than there are personal computers.  According to Cellular Online, global mobile phone subscribers in 2003 amounted to 1.52 billion, around 20 percent of the current world population.   To say that the mobile phone has become one of the most successful inventions in the 20th century is an understatement.

In just a span of 20 years, the global demand for mobile phones has exponentially increased.  With people from across the globe instantly connecting with one another through calls, text messages or, most recently, video phone conferences, it is quite hard to imagine there was a time wherein getting in touch with a friend or business partner was a challenge.

The mobile phone started becoming one of the major communication devices in the late 90s.  The first commercial mobile phone system started in the late 1970s in Japan.  Mobile phones were invented for the sole purpose of enabling users to communicate easily and freely wherever they want.  In the late 90s, however, the invention of a new mobile technology, SMS, made it even easier for people to interact.  SMS is a transmission of a short text message from one mobile phone to another.  This revolutionized mobile technology and elevated mobile phones into a device that not only allows simple voice to voice telecommunication.   It evolved into a mobile lifestyle.

Eventually, the years that followed witnessed the emergence of the mobile phone as an entertainment device.  With functions such as cameras, FM radios, MP3 players, and Personal Digital Assistance (PDA) functions built into the mobile phone, the desire to own a mobile phone has increased tenfold.  From early stages of analog cellular to the latest 3G mobile phone system, mobile technology has been witnessing rapid changes.  Every change has also been a major improvement–from mere voice-to-voice communication, to WAP and GPRS internet connection to the eventual rise of the Mobile Web.  The mobile phone has indeed become one of the leading technologies in the world.

The convenience brought about by mobile technology has changed the life of people in society.  Businesses, for one, are able to gather information about the latest industry news and reports at any given time and place.  The emergence of mobile site providers has also provided a new avenue wherein they can freely promote their products and services through the mobile web.  On a more social aspect, mobile site providers have also given people the opportunity to form mobile communities with peers sharing similar interests.

Along with mobile phone developments, other subsidiary technologies have also been introduced by mobile phone companies.  These products include Bluetooth, Symbian (operating system designed specifically for mobile phones) and other programming software.  These technologies have helped improve the interactive aspect of mobile phones, generating wider usage from users.  More and more companies are now aiming to claim a chunk of the mobile phone market.

Tech experts are also predicting that a new mobile phone network system, Fourth Generation Mobile or 4G, will be introduced to the market in the near future.  This will mean stronger and clearer signals and higher speed connection through the internet.  From the looks of things, mobile phones may even replace personal computers in the future!

In the lives of many, the iPhone and iPod are more important than their very heartbeat. Working out, driving, mowing the lawn, rocking their baby, making love . . . it doesn’t matter to these people, their iPod or iPhone is as integral a part of their life as breathing. But what happens when these beloved devices turn on you?

Think Megatron in iPod form: although these devices might bring joy to the entire human population, Apple has done everything to hide their true dangers behind a vibrant and brightly colored marketing campaign.
Throughout the past decade, Apple has done an excellent job promoting their products. However, rarely do we see the dark side of iWorld. After thorough research and thought, we have discovered 13 deadly, or near death experiences involving the iPhone or iPod.

As you can guess, getting hit by a car while listening to your iPod or talking on your iPhone is the most common way to die, but you wouldn’t believe some of the other iFatalities. Some of these will simply blow your mind, while others will have you considering switching back to the Sony Walkman.

Welcome to the iCurse:

1)iEpileptic Seizures:

If you thought horrible Japanese anime was the only thing that caused epileptic seuizures, think again. Stacey Gayle of Queens loved her reggae music . . . but there was one major problem. When she began listening to the song “Temperature” by Sean Paul on her iPod, she began convulsing at the 2 minute mark of the song. This condition was heartbreaking for Gayle, to the point she was nearing suicide before submitting to brain surgery. Go ahead . . . see if you can make it through the song without dropping to the ground:

2) iLightning Conductor:

If the iPhone or iPod had a 4 foot metal pole attached to a golf club and the guy were standing in the middle of a prairie field during a thunderstorm . . . we could understand getting struck by lightning. However, in 2006, Jason Bunch was sitting in his Denver, CO living room listening to his iPod when he was struck by a bolt. He stated:

“From where the iPod was, it damaged my hearing and it ruptured my eardrums. Where the cord was, it burned me all down my body,” said Bunch. “We need to shave my head because my hair is like dreadlocks. It’s all sticking together.”

Here are a few lightning stats:

Number of thunderstorms occurring at any given moment: 2000

Number of lightning strikes every second: 100

Number of lightning strikes per day: 8 Million

Number of lightning strikes in the USA per year: 20 Million

Number of VOLTS in a lightning flash: 1 Billion

Number of AMPS in a lighting flash: between 10,000 and 200,000

And his iPod made Jason the unlucky guy to catch one of these.

3) iCaught my Pants on Fire:

Everyone’s been caught with their pants down before, but Danny William’s pants had flames coming up to his chest. All because of an iPod nano he had tucked away in his pocket.

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Thank you for bearing with our downtime last week.  We’re now back with a completely redesigned site! The new Mobilemo has a cleaner, more user-friendly interface.  It’s not merely a cosmetic change, though.  We’ve also updated the platform with new features and enhanced the ones you’re already used to.

Here’s a summary of the changes:

• Totally redesigned interface
• Live preview when creating mobile pages
• All mobile pages are now editable
• Additional text-wrapping layout (two-image text-wrapping, left and right)
• Multiple file uploads (maximum of 5 files per upload, each not exceeding 5MB)
• Multiple accept/decline of friend invites
• Broadcast feature (you can opt to automatically alert your contacts via email every time you update your mobile site)
• New control panel / user home layout
• Add friends through mobile phone

Another feature coming up is an email alert for each tool.  This will make it easy for you to keep track of all of your contacts’ mobile site activities.

Check back in to try out and enjoy the all new Mobilemo.  We appreciate the feedback of those who have already posted their comments here.  Stay tuned as we continue to improve your Mobilemo experience.

With both multinational companies and small and medium enterprises clamoring for space in traditional communication channels like print, radio and television, consumers are flooded with a barrage of marketing messages that your company’s “unique” selling proposition will probably end up just being part of one big clutter. Your company’s message will, in all likelihood, end up getting lost in all the noise. Take away the “unique” aspect and your marketing message will end up nothing more than just another “selling proposition.”

One way to stand out from the rest of the competition is to explore new avenues; the most promising of which is mobile. Google CEO Eric Schmidt predicted a few years back, the future of the internet is mobile. Indeed, recent trends in technology point to the steady growth of the mobile web.

The mobile phone is a powerful marketing tool in itself. Its compact structure enables users to carry it with them everywhere. Recent statistics show the ratio of mobile phones to personal computers has increased. There are thrice as many mobile phones now as there are personal computers. Another noteworthy fact is that there are more mobile phones than there are television sets, radios and billboards; so if you’re looking at tapping into a larger audience base and being seen by every mobile user anywhere in the globe, then going mobile is for you.

Creative marketing possibilities are available in the mobile web. You need only know how to spot them. Listed below are some opportunities your company can take advantage of by going mobile:

Mobile site builders. The Internet is witnessing the rise of mobile site builders. Mobile site builders provide Internet users the platform to either convert their current website into mini mobile versions or to create, from scratch, their very own mobile sites. Mobile sites, in a nutshell, are mini websites that may be viewed in any WAP-enabled cellular phone.

Mobile site builders make for an effective marketing tool to increase your company’s presence within your target market. You can even use it to further expand your target reach. Imagine being connected to your clients 24/7. Mobile site builders, like Mobilemo, even feature different tools like file sharing, mobile forms, and messaging tools, which allow you to actually create online product catalogues, order forms, promo announcements, etc.

Mobile sites provide companies a complete and cost-effective marketing channel wherein customer relationships are built and strengthened. It also helps boost sales. Mobile sites also provide customers the opportunity to easily act upon an appealing offer. Once you’ve attracted your customers’ attention through your eye-catching catalogues, you can use mobile forms to take their orders. Compared to traditional advertising mediums, mobile sites provide companies the avenue to create permission-based, personal relationships with clients. It strengthens your ties with your customers as it caters to every individual’s preference.

Mobile Polls and Forms. Another opportunity prevalent in the mobile web are mobile polls. Polls offer subtle ways for you to tap into the minds of your target audience. A fashion retail store, for example, could create a ten-item mobile style quiz that will engage its clients to determine their personal fashion styles. The retail company may then use the results as a basis for consideration when it comes to the following month’s clothing designs.

Mobile forms may also be used to gather relevant customer information to keep your client database updated. Gathering the birthdays of your customers, for example, is a good way to enhance customer loyalty. Imagine the look on their faces after sending them SMS or mobile discount coupons during their birthdays. It will definitely help create a more personal relationship with your target customers.

Mobile Messaging. The mobile phone’s messaging feature is a powerful marketing tool in itself. The fact that it is always with the end user is something you should take advantage of. Use the mobile phone’s messaging tool in alerting your customers of sales, new products and shipments, new branches opening, and even extended store hours. Text notifications of coupon expiration dates, holiday discount announcements, anniversary discount privileges and any other promo you could think of will also help drive customers to visit your stores.

Artists of all types are invading the mobile web.

A growing number of musicians, actors, painters, photographers, designers and writers alike are taking advantage of the presence of mobile site providers in the mobile web to further promote their artworks, exhibits, concerts and portfolios.

Mobile site providers like Mobilemo feature highly innovative and user-friendly tools that artists may easily use to build their own personal playground in the mobile web. The label “struggling artist” is a thing of the past in the mobile web as most of these mobile site providers offer free memberships. Artists are able to increase their presence in the arts & entertainment industry without the need to shell out the extra cash to hire a programmer to create a mobile web site for them.

The availability and proliferation of innovative and interactive tools, like the ones listed below, provides artists another venue for creative self-expression:

Mobile Pages. When it comes to content, mobile pages present limitless possibilities. Mobile pages may be used as an avenue for writing blogs, stories, poems, essays, lyrics, and even publishing reviews and critiques about the latest event and issues circulating in the art industry. Some mobile site providers even feature text-wrapping tools that enables users to insert images into their mobile pages. This allows artists to post photos of their works with titles, specifications and descriptions. Mobile pages allow artists to create their own mobile art portfolio.

Skins, Color Palettes and Themes provide artists the license to really unleash their creativity. Artists thrive in color and they use it as a means to stand out and express their personal style and individuality. Mobile site providers usually offer a wide array of colors and themes for artists to play and tinker with in the creation of their mobile web sites.

File Sharing allows artists to upload their latest works for everyone to see. Musicians may also showcase their latest originally composed singles and even create playlists of their major musical influences for their following to listen to. Photographers, painters, illustrators and designers also use this feature to build mobile portfolios that they present to potential clients wherever they may go.

Messaging Tools allow for the promotion and announcements of the latest art exhibits, musical events and concerts. Artists may easily get in touch with their target audience to inform them of the latest happenings and developments in the art industry.

Comments & Guestbook. Ever wondered what your public thinks of your works? One way to find out about how people view your work is by opening up your mobile site for comments. Feedback from fellow artists, critics and even admirers of your work through the Guestbook gives you ideas about how else you would want to improve your art works. Constructive criticism at its finest.

Forms. Artists may opt to create their own artists’ pool or communities. The Forms Tool is an effective way for artists to encourage membership. Artists’ may get their friends, patrons and following to sign up for community memberships using the Forms tool. It allows art communities to flourish in the mobile web as it enables artists to continuously update its database.