GetQuik Blog
Thursday, July 16, 2009
First Step
Congrats to Lindsay for registering the first restaurant through our newly minted "GetQuik Agent" program.
Lindsay has hit the ground running and this looks to be the first of many registrations to come.
Via Mia - Campbell is now live on the GetQuik network. As we get the kinks of the program, we expect to look to increase the pace of restaurant registrations to better service GetQuik customers.
As always, let us know if you would like to request a restaurant, send your request to sales@getquik.com.
Congrats to Lindsay for registering the first restaurant through our newly minted "GetQuik Agent" program.Lindsay has hit the ground running and this looks to be the first of many registrations to come.
Via Mia - Campbell is now live on the GetQuik network. As we get the kinks of the program, we expect to look to increase the pace of restaurant registrations to better service GetQuik customers.
As always, let us know if you would like to request a restaurant, send your request to sales@getquik.com.
Labels: GetQuik, getquik agent program, lindsay, via mia
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
GetQuik Back Up
Sorry for the delay. Our hosting company had a networking problem that took down a bunch of sites. We are crossing our fingers that the problem has been fixed for good. :)
Sorry for the delay. Our hosting company had a networking problem that took down a bunch of sites. We are crossing our fingers that the problem has been fixed for good. :)Labels: GetQuik
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Fail Kangaroo
Ok, so we don't have a fail kangaroo, so I borrowed Twitter's down mascot. We are waiting for our hosting provider to resolve their network problem. It is impacting numerous sites that they host at this time. Will post an update once they get it back up. Our hosting company went down around 2:35pm Pacific. So over and hour, but hopefully will be resolved shortly.
Ok, so we don't have a fail kangaroo, so I borrowed Twitter's down mascot. We are waiting for our hosting provider to resolve their network problem. It is impacting numerous sites that they host at this time. Will post an update once they get it back up. Our hosting company went down around 2:35pm Pacific. So over and hour, but hopefully will be resolved shortly.Labels: fail kangaroo, fail whale, getquik down
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Need for Speed
We have introduced a massive set of features to the GetQuik site over the past 2-3 months.
The drawback to this feature storm is that our site performance has taken a hit. We are going to be taking a little breather on new feature introductions as we work towards improving the SQL code and addressing our server infrastructure.
Thank you for your patience as we work out our performance issues. We'll be providing an update in a few weeks regarding our performance project.
We have introduced a massive set of features to the GetQuik site over the past 2-3 months.New features include:
- revamped reviews section;
- new "request a restaurant" feature;
- customer dashboard,
- meal calendar,
- popular meals, and
- "refer a friend".
The drawback to this feature storm is that our site performance has taken a hit. We are going to be taking a little breather on new feature introductions as we work towards improving the SQL code and addressing our server infrastructure.
Thank you for your patience as we work out our performance issues. We'll be providing an update in a few weeks regarding our performance project.
Labels: features, GetQuik, performace
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GetQuik Introduces Popular Meals - Alpha
We have added a new feature for GetQuik customers. For most GetQuik restaurants you will now see a "Popular Meals" section.
We have added a new feature for GetQuik customers. For most GetQuik restaurants you will now see a "Popular Meals" section.We will be refining the results that are shown. With this "popular meals" feature, customers will be able to view the more commonly ordered meals, and also be able to begin an order from one of these meal templates. Customers will also be able to add and edit the meal template to customize an order.
If you have any questions or recommendations in regards to this new feature, please email support@getquik.com.
If you have any questions or recommendations in regards to this new feature, please email support@getquik.com.
Enjoy!
Labels: GetQuik, popular meals
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Friday, July 10, 2009
MySpace Getting TwitBooked
The rise of Twitter is seen as a challenge to the newly crowned social network king Facebook. The Twitter v Facebook collision is on course, and the primary victim of this pitched battle is MySpace. Facebook has built its network by attracting the average Joe, while Twitter is hot with movie, TV, and sports celebrities. MySpace is still the premiere social platform for musicians, but Twitter and Facebook are vying for this industry. Facebook has recently announced its Fan Box widget. While MySpace is losing visitors, Facebook is exploding its traffic. The question seems to be "when" rather than "if" bands will switch their allegiance from MySpace. Whether they choose Twitter or Facebook as their primary fan outreach is less clear.
The rise of Twitter is seen as a challenge to the newly crowned social network king Facebook. The Twitter v Facebook collision is on course, and the primary victim of this pitched battle is MySpace. Facebook has built its network by attracting the average Joe, while Twitter is hot with movie, TV, and sports celebrities. MySpace is still the premiere social platform for musicians, but Twitter and Facebook are vying for this industry. Facebook has recently announced its Fan Box widget. While MySpace is losing visitors, Facebook is exploding its traffic. The question seems to be "when" rather than "if" bands will switch their allegiance from MySpace. Whether they choose Twitter or Facebook as their primary fan outreach is less clear.As MySpace gets lean, it will be interesting to see if they will be able to figure a way back towards relevancy. MySpace is facing a future as the "AOL" of social networks if they don't quickly figure out a way to reinvent their sieged brand.
Social networking sites are able to serve as a one stop destination for huge gobs of time grabs. The social business is increasingly becoming a winner take all situation. As Facebook has finally caught and is leaving MySpace in the dust, the final hurdle towards total dominance is Twitter. The social wars are sure to be a much discussed chapter in the rapidly growing annals of Internet history. The last chapter is not quite complete, though the end game seems near. The odds favor Facebook, but the addition of Twitter to the conversation is adding spice to this previously foregone conclussion.
Labels: FaceBook, fan box, myspace, social networks, twitter
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Monday, July 6, 2009
GetQuik Recent Additions - July 2009
Here are new restaurants to the GetQuik network:
Here are new restaurants to the GetQuik network:Let us know if you have any requests - sales@getquik.com.
Labels: GetQuik, restaurants
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Wanted: GQ Special Agents
GetQuik is launching an agent program. GetQuik agents can earn commission by registering Bay Area restaurants to our network.
We will be signing 3-5 agents for the Bay Area for the pilot program. We will provide materials, training, and sales support to help agents succeed with their sales effort.
The position is ideal for those looking for a telecommute, flex-schedule opportunity. The commission structure is straight-forward. An agent earns $50 for each restaurant an agent registers.
We will be interviewing for the position.
Qualifications for ideal candidates:
GetQuik is launching an agent program. GetQuik agents can earn commission by registering Bay Area restaurants to our network.We will be signing 3-5 agents for the Bay Area for the pilot program. We will provide materials, training, and sales support to help agents succeed with their sales effort.
The position is ideal for those looking for a telecommute, flex-schedule opportunity. The commission structure is straight-forward. An agent earns $50 for each restaurant an agent registers.
We will be interviewing for the position.
Qualifications for ideal candidates:
- honest,
- self-starter,
- good communication skills,
- access to telecommute office with phones and Internet access,
- positive attitude, and
- confidence with cold-calling and/or canvasing.
GetQuik has a very simple restaurant registration proposition. No prior sales experience is necessary for this position.
Interested candidates can apply to our Craigslist ad: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/sls/1256140602.html
Labels: craigslist, getquik agent program, help wanted
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Monday, June 29, 2009
You Got My Time, Take My Money
I ran into Ben Wan at a recent Palo Alto Lunch 2.0. His company TheBroth created the enormously popular Barn Buddy facebook application. Over 3 million monthly active users for that app alone.
With the runaway success of Barn Buddy, TheBroth is taking off. People are buying virtual fertilizer, livestock and all the other virtual goods you need to run a kick-ass virtual farm.
The business model of selling virtual goods has existed for a number of years. The model is very popular in Korea where some of the largest Internet companies drive the majority of revenues through sales of virtual goods.
Initially, Facebook games and other online game communities were banking on ad revenues for monetization. With the success of social networking game companies such as TheBroth and Zynga, virtual goods seems to offer a superior path to profitability. Zynga has a number of hit apps on Facebook, and is expected to drive over $100 million in 2009 revenues.
A vibrant virtual goods market is good news for Silicon Valley and the VC community. VC's have boldly invested millions of dollars in companies with distribution and traffic long before a sound monetization strategy was discovered. The bet is that the entrepreuners they are investing in will rapidly experiment until a clear monetization formula develops.
I ran into Ben Wan at a recent Palo Alto Lunch 2.0. His company TheBroth created the enormously popular Barn Buddy facebook application. Over 3 million monthly active users for that app alone.With the runaway success of Barn Buddy, TheBroth is taking off. People are buying virtual fertilizer, livestock and all the other virtual goods you need to run a kick-ass virtual farm.
The business model of selling virtual goods has existed for a number of years. The model is very popular in Korea where some of the largest Internet companies drive the majority of revenues through sales of virtual goods.
Initially, Facebook games and other online game communities were banking on ad revenues for monetization. With the success of social networking game companies such as TheBroth and Zynga, virtual goods seems to offer a superior path to profitability. Zynga has a number of hit apps on Facebook, and is expected to drive over $100 million in 2009 revenues.
People are spending hours a week Facebook, and have shown the willingness to pay real hard currency in order to enhance their game play. If the virtual goods monetization continues to thrive, it could save us all from being bombarded by ads while we are growing our virtual crops. This twist on the fremium model seems to be the breakout monetization strategy that social game companies are requiring to realize their full potential.
As these game providers grow their revenues, it will be interesting to see how Facebook and MySpace will respond. These platforms have had mixed success with targeted ads, and may want a piece of the action now that these app providers are making some serious dough.A vibrant virtual goods market is good news for Silicon Valley and the VC community. VC's have boldly invested millions of dollars in companies with distribution and traffic long before a sound monetization strategy was discovered. The bet is that the entrepreuners they are investing in will rapidly experiment until a clear monetization formula develops.
Labels: barn buddy, FaceBook, monetization, thebroth, vc funding, virtual goods, zynga
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GetQuik Rewards - July 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009
Back by popular demand, GetQuik rewards. http://getquik.com/Pages/Common/Rewards2.aspx
Back by popular demand, GetQuik rewards. http://getquik.com/Pages/Common/Rewards2.aspx It is also time to cash in on your 1st half 2009 points. http://getquik.com/Pages/Common/Rewards1.aspx If you qualify for a reward, let us know what you want at support@getquik.com. You can use the title - "1st Half 2009 Rewards" for your claim.
As a result of Christina's lobbying, there is an opportunity for GetQuik customers to earn a Disneyland vacation. We also added a Southwest Airlines gift certificates for those needing to get away.
Thanks to all our customers and restaurants for helping to make the GetQuik rewards program a hit.
Enjoy!
Labels: disneyland, GetQuik, getquik rewards, southwest airlines
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