Fast Pitch!, one of the world's leading online business networks, today became the first social network of its kind to integrate geo-location into its platform. The new location-based feature powered by Foursquare is a major advancement towards improving the efficiency of networking for professionals looking to do business on a social network.
The new feature gives Fast Pitch! members around the world, the ability to display their actual whereabouts to other members within their network at any moment in time. Members of Fast Pitch! access the Foursquare application found on their GPS enabled phone (i.e. iPhone, Android, etc), to 'check-in' to a specific location. Within seconds after a user has 'checked-in' on Foursquare, their location is published to their Fast Pitch! profile. Each 'check-in' is date-stamped and hyperlinked to Foursquare, which offers additional information about the location including address, and testimonials from prior visitors.
"At this point, integrating with Foursquare is a great way for us to introduce the concept of geo-location to our members," said Bill Jula, CEO & Co-Founder of Fast Pitch! "The Foursquare platform is simple, fun and obviously gaining traction. Plus, the Foursquare approach has real meaning for local businesses which dovetails nicely into our community."
"The implications this has for face-to-face networking is tremendous," said Jula. "Combining opt-in physical location with everything else we know about our members adds a new dimension to our ability to connect professionals more intelligently. Watch for this feature to evolve rapidly."
Since 2006, Fast Pitch! has continued to offer innovative features designed to help professionals promote their business in a more cost-effective manner. Features such as their press distribution service, email marketing tool, and directory of affiliations give their members a competitive advantage in a world dictated by social media.
To learn more about Fast Pitch! visit: http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com
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