New Startups: Print your Instagram Photos and get Paid to Share Ads

Almost everyday a new and interesting startup makes it debut.  Many of them are useful, but it is so hard to track them down being that there are so many startups.  This morning I came across two new startups that were worth putting in your radar.  Take a look at them and judge for yourself whether or not they fit into your social networking world.

Snapstagram

I always have a strong desire to print and frame my Instagram pictures.  Looking across Instagram, I see a lot of photos that have the potential to be printed, framed, and mounted on a wall somewhere.  Then I come across Snapstagram a startup that offers printing four-inch-by-four inch frames of your photos and mailing them to the place of your choice.

The startup is not the first to offer printing services for Instagram. However, the difference is the mailing experience and the anticipation that comes with receiving mail.  The startup is near its fundraising campaign of $3,000, so it will soon be available.  In that case you should start thinking about which pictures you would want to print and who to mail them to.

Wingsplay

Honestly, I was a little frustrated over the idea of companies capitalizing off of my Facebook page, or any social networking page of mine.  Maybe my frustration stemmed off of the fact that I wanted a piece of the pie as well.  Well, needless to say Wingsplay offers users a chance to get paid to share ads.

Users would share four video advertisements a week and get paid by cost per view.  The motive goes beyond money and offers users the option to start conversation through funny as well as interesting advertisements.   The idea fits well with the original purpose of social networks, which is sharing.  A win-win situation that allows users to get paid to share humorous advertisements.

 

Writer: Judith Sully: Follow Me on Twitter @JudithSully

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iPhone Users Not Too Happy About Android Instagram Invasion


Alex Edghill

Instagram was always known as the social app exclusively for the iPhone.  An app where apple users were given the stage to play out their life stories and passions through pictures.  This was not a mere app for iPhone users, it was an exclusive community, which in the end made any iPhone user proud to be one.  It may have been one of the top plus’ to owning an iPhone until yesterday when Instagram opened up to Android users.

The overall outrage from iPhone users that went viral on Instagram was an entertaining site to see. There was no such thing as a warm welcome mat for the Android community. iPhone users feel as though their exclusive community has been invaded and the dynamics of Instagram will never be the same.  I just had to share some of the Instagram outrage with you all. Take a look at some of these post that went up yesterday, and feel free to share your thoughts…

Writer: Judith Sully: Follow Me on Twitter @JudithSully

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Social Media in 2012: A Promising Tool for Employment

If all of your friends jumped off of a rocky cliff would you follow their lead? My guess is absolutely not!  But what if you’re friends jumped off a rocky cliff and landed on a sea of money (no coins; ouch!).  The point is, if there are guaranteed benefits attached to a situation, why not get involved? Social media is growing as an influential marketing tool, and it is rapidly becoming a necessity for many different markets.  The question now becomes, are you on the bandwagon?

In the job market, social media is a great necessity and is the top tool used to recruit fresh talent.  How do I know so, well recently 2 NBA fans were offered full-time jobs with the Philadelphia 76ers’, after creating Twitter accounts that displayed their passion, skills and overall abilities.  So employers are watching and taking notes on profiles, especially because it’s a working portfolio/resume.

If I haven’t convinced you yet, consider the fact that different social mediums are building apps that help employers seek candidates.  Twesume (a mix of the words Twitter and Resume) is a new way of landing yourself a job through Twitter.  Simply state important facts about yourself in 140 characters, type the hash tag #twesume, and risk being noticed by an employer.  Or how about Branchout,an app provided for Facebook that allow recruiters to post jobs and scout for candidates. No wonder why 18,400,000 Americans reported that Facebook landed them their current job. Take a look at the rest of the infographic on Mashable.

Overall, social media is a rocky cliff that you may want to jump off of especially when the aftermath is employment. Just be mindful of what/how you showcase yourself online, and avoid making common social networking mistakes. Lastly stay on top of the social media trendsin order to remain current and relevant in the eyes of future employers.  So if your friends ever do decide to jump off a rocky cliff, see if there’s a job in it for you

Writer: Judith Sully: Follow Me on Twitter @JudithSully

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