top eight reasons we check in

Top Eight Reasons You Check InHelpful hints for public relations

and marketing professionals

By Shannon R. Mouton

Find the perfect places to go with friends and discover new businesses, good food and entertainment using Foursquare.

Foursquare is a location-based social networking website for mobile devices.

Foursquare

Here are the top eight reasons people

use Foursquare and “check in.”

Checking In

Playing the game1

You like to play games, participate in contests and scavenger hunts.

It’s all about the points and leaderboard!

Recording personal history 2

You want a personal history documenting places you have been and things you have done.

Claiming your space3

You want to mark your territory and plant your flag.

You were here!

Promoting 4

You want to promote, show support and recommend a venue, business or event.

Becoming Mayor 5

You want the discounts, coupons and rewards.

You know you want to be the Mayor.

Connecting with friends 6

You like finding friends and letting friends know where you are.

Earning Badges7

You want the badges.

They’re pretty!

Establishing self importance 8

Let’s face it, a healthy sense of self importance is good for you--embrace it!

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