As I read through different Social Media blogs and forums I can’t help and wonder what the new “Thing” going to be for 2010.
Twitter seemed to dominate 2009, I saw the popularity of Twitter grow overnight.
In my mind, I keep thinking, whats next? what will be the new social media king of the hill?

As with many other bloggers and writers, I believe the answer is www.foursquare.com
Foursquare is a new tool that allows users to “check in” to different locations throughout their city.
Like  a game you can unlock different badges, which are just for fun.

The biggest use, would be user comments tips and to dos. Once you check into a location, lets say a local coffee shop. From then you can see who the “Mayor” of that local coffee shop. (Mayor just means the person who checks in to that particular location the most) You can also view tips. Tips are user recommendations, lets say you read one that says the “Holiday Lattes are just amazing!”  or “Avoid the Holiday Lattes! Gross!” You already get a sense of what is good and what is bad.

I hope that wasn’t too confusing for anybody, but basically location social media I believe will emerge as one of the new social media “thing” for 2010. Why?

Businesses can take advantage of this, to have a sense of the patrons of their business. Some businesses have even offered discounts or freebies to the “Mayor” of their location.

Everyday users, Another way to show around where you are, where you eat, where you shop. It can define who are you are.

Tips, The best part of this is the viral marketing. Much like yelp, user reviews seems to the best thing to trust and not editorial magazines. Reviews from normal users appear to have a greater effect than made editorial magazines etc.

So join me on foursquare! im Zixiciv
If you are already on foursquare what are some other benefits?