Free Craigslist-like classifieds launches here | Hyperlocally

Hyperlocal Sites - A cool, free classified ad site has launched called “Hojlist.”

It is akin to Craigslist, using the Facebook platform. You can expect more of the “hyper-local” classified ad sites, just like “hyper-local” news sites. Read more about Hyperlocal Sites here>>>

Hyperlocal Blogging Tools

Hyperlocal Tools - Here is a list of the top the to 12 amazing hyperlocal blogging tools. These also fall under the category of vital tools for citizen journalists. Read more about Hyperlocal Tools here>>>

Hyperlocal Web Sites Are Becoming Major M&A Targets

Hyperlocal News - While newspapers have been decimated by the economics transforming today's media industry, Web sites that report news and deliver other content at the neighborhood, or "hyperlocal," level, are bursting with life, with many of them becoming sought-after targets by big media and big tech companies. Read more about Hyperlocal News here>>>

DataSphere lands $10.8 million to create hyperlocal Web sites

Hyperlocal Content - We've certainly seen a lot of activity in the hyperlocal news arena in recent months as media companies such as Msnbc.com, The New York Times, ESPN and others look to expand their audiences regionally. Smaller media properties also see opportunity in segmenting the news, creating niche online news sites around neighborhoods or topic areas. Read more abouy hyperlocal spending here>>>

Discount Site Groupon Goes Hyper Local

Hyperlocal Content - Groupon, a site that offers deep discounts for local services such as restaurants, auto detailing, spas and holistic healing, is refining its segmentation even further: in some markets, such as Washington, DC, it has begun offering hyper local discounts. Read more about hyper local discounts here>>>

Hyper local, tech savvy, evangelists

Hyperlocal Content - Foursquare users are people that really love their neighborhoods, getting out and evangelizing the businesses they love. This tech savvy, early adopter is exactly the kind of consumer business should kill for as they often influence large circles. Embracing Foursquare and giving these tech leaders the tools to promote your business is just plain smart business. Read more about this Hyperlocal Game here>>>

HyperLocal – a Framework

Hyperlocal Blog - Having considered several “core” dimensions of HyperLocal services, next up is key enabling technologies that many of the platforms mentioned above will build upon. As mentioned above, my initial starting list is:

1. Identity and Personalization
2. Social Media/Social Web
3. Real-time Web
4. Geolocation
5. Search
6. Mobile
7. Machine Learning
8. Semantic Web

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