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The Freeport Merchant’s Association Finds Success with Mowbi Mobile Directories

February 23rd, 2011 No Comments

“I Highly Recommend the Mowbi Team” - Myra Hopkins

Freeport Merchants Association Executive Director Myra Hopkins recently commented, “Working with Mowbi to develop the FreeportUSA App was a great experience. From start to finish the Mowbi team was as invested in our success with the app as we were. The award winning final product far exceeded expectations the look and feel is very compelling and easy to use-it puts everything you need and want to know about Freeport in the palm of your hand. Mowbi made entering this new mobile market easy and exciting through their service and support before, during and after the development and launch of our new FreeportUSA App.”

Mobile is working for the Freeport Merchant’s Association. How many ways could your business benefit from a Mowbi Mobile Directory? For more information visit: Mowbi Mobile Directories or call 1-800-985-9277. E-mail Wendy at: wbouton@mowbi.com.

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Spurwink Launches Autism App with Mowbi

February 2nd, 2011 No Comments

phone spurwink 2001 Spurwink Launches Autism App with MowbiIn an effort to provide the highest level of mental health support to children, teens, adults, and families, Spurwink has launched an iPhone application that assists adolescents and adults who are living with autism. App Publishing, a division of Mowbi LLC, developed this groundbreaking application for Spurwink.

The autism application is specifically designed for teens and adults on the autism spectrum, including Asperger’s and other developmental delays. This autism app helps support adolescents and adults in social situations by providing scenarios about every day communication with friends, classmates and other people users might encounter.

The app allows users to listen to and review stories about interacting with other people, taking care of oneself, and completing tasks that are important to every day living. The autism app also includes cues and reminders that help users navigate through social situations and everyday tasks. People with autism can use the app to assist them during situations that produce anxiety, frustration, and/or feelings of being left out or disappointed.

Spurwink is a nationally accredited non-profit organization that provides a broad range of mental health, educational and residential services for children, adolescents, adults and families.

They offer specialized programs throughout Maine and New England that are grounded in research, outcomes and evidence-based practices. For more information about Spurwink, visit http://www.spurwink.org.

Mowbi creates cutting edge custom mobile applications. For more information about Mowbi, visit http://www.mowbi.com or call 1-800-985-9277. You can e-mail Wendy at  wbouton@mowbi.com.

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About the New Mowbi President – Wendy Bouton

January 27th, 2011 No Comments

Wendy 22 150x150 About the New Mowbi President Wendy BoutonWendy Bouton is the new President of Mowbi, LLC, the Maine based software development company that created a groundbreaking suite of mobile commerce and mobile marketing tools unlike anything available on the market today.

Creators of the revolutionary Mowbi Mobile Site Maker, Mowbi Mobile Invoicer, Mowbi Mobile Directories, and Mowbi Connect, Mowbi helps local and national companies enter into and become successful in the M-Commerce and Mobile Marketing realms.

Wendy comes to Mowbi with fifteen years experience in the areas of small business operations, employee management and outside business-to-business sales. She was an integral part of Winter People Image Marketing located in Freeport, Maine beginning during the start-up phase up to 25 employees. While growing an impressive book of business, Wendy led a productive sales team and managed call center operations. Wendy is a strong believer in a “team” effort approach to delivering the highest level of client satisfaction.

Since 1993, Wendy and her husband Clay have owned and managed investment properties in Maine. Her hobbies include alpine skiing, hiking, running and renovating residential homes & investment properties. Wendy resides in Yarmouth with her husband and two children.

The Mowbi team is looking forward to the exciting things to come with Wendy on board.

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Farewell 2010

December 31st, 2010 No Comments

2010 is almost officially over! It was a big year for Mowbi, and there are many exciting ventures ahead.

Here is a quick look back on a few Mowbi highlights of 2010:

Mowbi Officially Launches- Amid much anticipation, the Mowbi platform officially launched on July 1st. The launch came as the m-commerce industry really started to heat up. Mowbi has been slated to be a key player in the mobile revolution.

Mowbi Connect Launches- Mobile Social Media became more easily available to businesses and consumers with the launch of the groundbreaking Mobile Social Media Platform, Mowbi Connect.

Mowbi Introduces Revenue Sharing Program-As a mobile commerce organization with roots in business platforms, it’s only natural that Mowbi offered it’s users the opportunity to get a slice of the income generated when they promote Mowbi.

Portland Magazine App Launches-App Dev Heds, a division of Mowbi, launched the Portland Magazine App, Portland Monthly. This app allows users to read Portland Magazine Features, Letters to the Editor, and more. Plus, users can check out the Portland Dining Guide, view Real Estate listings, and subscribe to Portland Magazine.

Freeport Merchant’s Association Launches Mobile Platform- The Freeport Merchant’s Association launched a robust mobile platform, powered by Mowbi. This platform made it easy and affordable for Freeport businesses to enter the mobile commerce market.

Juiced Apparel goes Mobile with Mowbi-Creative, retro inspired clothing line, Juiced Apparel jumped into the mobile commerce arena with Mowbi powered tools. The Mowbi Mobile Storemaker and Mobile Invoicer, let Juiced Apparel customers  browse and purchase merchandise, interact with the brand via social networks, and enter cool contests while on the go through their mobile phones.

Pulp & Wire Connects with Mowbi Connect-Internationally recognized design firm, Pulp & Wire used Mowbi Connect to stay ahead of the mobile game. Client Manager, Michael Geneseo said, “Mowbi Connect has proven in a very short time to be an effective way of not only managing our own social media outlets but of connecting in a much more profound way through a combination of mobile technology and social media with our existing networks, be they business, social, familial, …whatever level.”

Mowbi Wins American Graphic Design Awards-Mowbi won two  graphic design awards from Graphic Design USA, a leading news magazine for creative professionals. Mowbi picked up two American Graphic Design Awards for the Freeport Merchant’s Association Mobile App Design and the Mowbi Website Design.

Mowbi Sponsors Esperanza 5k- Mowbi was a proud sponsor of the Esperanza 5K for Safe Passage. It was another way our business showed commitment to strengthening our community, from the local to the global in 2010.

Mowbi CEO Speaks at Social Media Breakfast-Mowbi CEO Bill Broadbent was a key presenter at the Social Media Breakfast Maine event in downtown Portland, Maine. The event was an exciting chance for Maine business owners  to learn about the impending mobile explosion, and the opportunities that mobile commerce brings.

Mowbi Partners with Portland Regional Chamber-The Portland Regional Chamber launched a new mowbi powered mobile application called “Portland, Maine.” This app gave Chamber Members powerful mobile commerce tools, such as a robust mobile directory and a free one page mobile website.

Mowbi Mobile Directory Takes Off-Mowbi  launched a new website geared specifically towards the Mowbi Mobile Directory product. This website examines the benefits of building a Mowbi Mobile Directory, and describes the features as well as the ability to monetize the directory to create multiple income streams.

2010 was a great year for Mowbi. We want to thank all clients, vendors, staff,  family, friends, and fans for an excellent year. We look forward to bringing even more cutting edge mobile technology into the market in the coming year.

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Mobile Marketing Ideas for Travel Agents

December 16th, 2010 No Comments

As quickly as the holiday season came upon us, it is now coming to a fast close.  In the next few weeks, many consumers will be switching gears from the holidays, to planning their winter vacation. If you’re a Travel Agent, or are in the Travel Industry, now is the time to start planning your marketing efforts  for vacation season. There are numerous marketing opportunities for travel agents with mobile technology. Here are a few mobile marketing ideas for travel agents, to help get you started:

Run a SMS Campaign-Start by building a strong opt-in list. An easy way to do this would be to place copy on your website, business card, or fliers, that offers travel tips or last minute deals via text. Consumers sign up to receive this useful information/deals from you, and in exchange, they agree to receive promotional texts from you as well. You can then use SMS marketing to run a number of promotions. For instance, you could  use texting to announce an exclusive, limited time travel package; you could have a sweepstakes where the first X amount of users to text X code receive one free night at a hotel of their choice. Once you have a solid opt-in list, the opportunities are endless.

Build a loyal customer base- Mobile Marketing allows you to build meaningful relationships with your clients. Send out surveys on a certain travel package, or have customers take a poll on the most sought after destination this year. Not only will asking these kinds of questions provide you with important insight into client needs, but you will also be establishing a conversation with your customers- rather than the traditional, one way marketing messages of the past.

Create a Mobile Website-Since at some point, your clients will be in travel mode, having a mobile site they can refer back to would be key. In fact, a great idea for Travel Agents would be hosting a Mobile Directory. Your Mobile Directory could incorporate mobile sites for restaurants, shops, hotels, and other places of interest that are in the area of your travel packages. This would be an excellent service for your clients, who may be unsure of where to go/sights to see on vacation. A mobile directory could also be a source of income, as members pay you a certain amount per month to participate in your Directory. Mowbi Mobile Directory is an exciting mobile directory option that would be perfect for a Travel Agent who wants to make extra money, by simply offering a service their clients would appreciate.

Another great thing about mobile marketing is that response is 100% measurable. So if you’ll know right away if you’re sending out the right message to your clients. No matter which Mobile Marketing Idea for Travel Agents you choose, make sure to keep the content relevant to your clients, and make sure that you are learning from each campaign.

For more information about Mobile Marketing, or the Mowbi Mobile Directory, visit www.mowbi.com or call 800-985-9277. E-mail questions/comments to Bill@mowbi.com.

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Mowbi Partners with Portland Regional Chamber

December 8th, 2010 No Comments

Mowbi has partnered with the Portland Regional Chamber to offer Chamber members and their customers cutting edge mobile technology. Check out the official Mowbi Press Release!

For Immediate Release

12/7/10

Chamber Announces “Portland, Maine” Application & High Traffic Deals
The Chamber is driving more business to our members.

The Portland Regional Chamber has just launched a new mobile application called “Portland, Maine” developed by Chamber member and Portland, Maine based software developer, Mowbi, LLC.  To view this site, visit www.portland.mowbi.com, or on most mobile phones go to www.portlandregion.com. The downloadable app will be available on iTunes and in the Android Market soon.

Portland Regional CEO, Godfrey Wood commented, “Recent data reveals that 16% of shoppers have used such “apps”, a huge increase over last year. We are thrilled to offer our Members and consumers this exciting opportunity to go “mobile”. Visitors, Portland-area residents, businesses and more will be able to locate and provide services to our Members in an exciting new way.

Our cutting edge mobile web site allows users to maximize their shopping experiences by searching under key categories of: Where to Eat, Shop, Stay, Things to Do, and Find a Business. Users will see a map, contact info, and driving directions. Users also have the option of searching for Chamber Members by name or by using the What’s Near Me? Button.”

Chamber Members can take advantage of the Mowbi Mobile Directory now. Through the directory, all Chamber members receive a free one page mobile website, which will act as an enhanced mobile directory listing for each entity, complete with vital company information such as directions, means of contact, and a corporate logo. Members are able to edit their landing pages at any time.

The Portland Chamber will soon also be offering the “Hot Deals” offering mobile users and website visitors the opportunity to take advantage of coupons and special deals that will create huge interest among shoppers, which in turn will drive traffic to Member’s organizations.

Through the Mowbi mobile directory, Chamber Members will also have more powerful commerce tools available that will allow them to take full advantage of the enormous opportunities that “going mobile” presents. Members can choose from a menu of options, such as Text Clubs, which facilitate opt-in Text Message Marketing; a Mobile Invoicing tool that allows businesses to use mobile phones to accept credit cards, create and send invoices, and a full scale Mobile Commerce Website, where consumers can purchase the member’s goods and services via mobile phone.

For more information on the Portland Regional Chamber, visit www.portlandregion.com, or   contact Laura LeBrun at (207) 772-2811 ext 234. Or e-mail llebrun@portlandregion.com.

For further information about Mowbi, visit www.Mowbi.com, or contact Bill Broadbent at 800-985-9277. Or e-mail Bill@Mowbi.com

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The Portland Regional Chamber has gone Mobile with Mowbi

December 1st, 2010 No Comments

The Portland Regional Chamber has officially gone mobile with Mowbi!

Check out the official announcement in this excerpt from the Chamber’s recent Newsletter:

“The Portland Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile application called “Portland, Maine” developed by Portland mobile commerce company Mowbi, LLC.  The site can be viewed on computers by visiting www.portland.mowbi.com, or by going to www.portlandregion.comon most mobile browsers. The downloadable ap will be available on itunes, the Android Market, and ovi soon.

The mobile web site allows users to search under key categories including Where to Eat, Go Shopping, Where to Stay, Things to Do, and Find a Business. Users also have the option of searching for Chamber Members by name or by using the What’s Near Me? button which uses gps to search for businesses in the area of the mobile device.

As part of this alliance, Chamber Members can now take advantage of the Mowbi mobile directory. Through the directory, all Chamber members will receive a free one page mobile website, which will act as an enhanced mobile directory listing for each organization, complete with vital company information such as directions, means of contact, and a corporate logo.”

The Mowbi Team is excited to offer cutting edge technology to the Chamber and all  of their members and customers.  We also look forward to seeing Chamber members take advantage of the powerful tools included with the Mowbi Mobile Directory.

For more information about Mowbi and all of the mobile options available through this powerful platform, visit www.Mowbi.com. Or call 800-985-9277. E-Mail Bill@Mowbi.com.

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Why Use A White Label App?

November 16th, 2010 No Comments

Mobile Commerce is heating up and if you own or run a business, now is a great time to consider adding a White Label App to your marketing mix.

A White Label App allows you to publish an app that has all of the tools of a regular business platform, but is branded with your company logo. Essentially, with a white label app, consumers have no idea that they are using an application that isn’t directly from your business.

White Label Apps are a great way to have a fully branded app  with  control over creativity, content, and advertising. If you want to jump into mobile commerce, but you’re not ready for a full fledged mobile commerce site, consider going the while label app route. You’ll present your customers with a professional, branded mobile experience and there are so many opportunities for marketing and relationship building.

You can use your White Label App to run promotions or contests, where your brand is reinforced each time a customer enters and views your branded app. You can use your White Label App to conduct a poll, or survey. You can use your white label app to communicate with your customers. The possibilities are endless and getting started is easy.

Visit www.mowbi.com for strong White Label App tools that help make your mobile concept a reality. That’s www.Mowbi.com or call 1-800-985-9277. Or E-mail Bill@Mowbi.com.

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Top 3 Money Making Mobile App Tips

November 13th, 2010 No Comments

In current times, there is a Mobile App for just about everything. As more consumers embrace mobile technology, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses to stay ahead of the curve with Mobile Apps. Here are 3 excellent tips for businesses on how to use mobile apps to increase sales and revenue.

Incorporate the use of existing mobile apps- One of the first ways that your business can use a mobile app to increase awareness, is by making a strong mobile presence on existing popular mobile applications. Twitter, Google Maps, and Yelp are just a few of the many popular mobile apps that your business can use to drive sales. By using a mobile app such as Google Maps, you’re giving your customers a valuable service, and doing yourself a smart favor by creating a solid mobile presence.

Use Blogging Apps- You can use a mobile app to host and promote your blog. This will allow you to keep your customers completely up to date, and also give you fresh, optimized mobile content. You can also customize your blog to mobile with last minute deal announcements, and location specific content.

Directories- A huge way to make a mobile app work for you is to develop a mobile directory. A mobile directory will allow you to gain revenue from your members, and also promote your own brand. As the popularity of mobile increases, consumers are turning to their mobile phones while on the move, in waves. Audiences use mobile directories to find goods and services that they need RIGHT NOW.  You can also gain a strong mobile presence by joining another mobile directory that is relevant to your business.

Visit www.Mowbi.com for cutting edge mobile apps that can help drive sales and increase revenue. Or call 800-985-9722. E-mail Bill@Mowbi.com.

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You Need a Text Club

November 10th, 2010 No Comments

A text club is an opt-in  group of customers who receive promotional texts, reminder texts, and informational text from you. Text Clubs are a great form of mobile marketing, and it is absolutely a function that should be part of your mobile marketing mix.

 Text Clubs are so great because they’re an opted-in list of customers who want to receive promotional texts from you. Text Clubs also present a great opportunity to build lasting relationships with a loyal customer base.

If your business is a retail store, you can put SMS codes with prompts to join your text club for special sales on signage throughout your establishment. Restaurants can take advantage of table top signage by placing table tents that have short code calls to action. You can also build your text club using social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter.  Another idea for building your text club is via a text to win contest. In exchange for signing up to receive promotional texts from you, consumers join your text club in order to enter into a contest. Give something away that’s relevant to your business, and you’ll be on your way to building a strong, targeted text club.

Once you have a text club established, the opportunities for marketing and relationship building are endless. SMS Alerts are a great way to keep your customers up to date with product information, such as low inventory, or an exclusive new shipment. If you’re in the service industry, you can use your Text Club to send your customers alerts on when their next service from you is due. This would work well for a Hair Salon, Auto Mechanic, etc.

Another Text Club marketing idea is to hold a poll or survey. This can give you key insights on how your customers feel about your brand and/or industry. A poll can show you what products or services your customers think are key in your market. They can reveal what products/services your customers are happy with, along with things that they would like to see your company doing. Overall, when you use your Text Club to gain customer opinions, you’re engaging in a two way conversation with your audience, and building a strong and loyal customer base.

Visit www.mowbi.com for powerful Text Club tools for every budget. Or call 1-800-985-9277. E-mail Bill@mowbi.com or Jordan@mowbi.com.

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