Mobiya Classifieds

SMS more popular than taking photos, online browsing.

Sacha Vekeman — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:42:27 +0000

SMS is a global phenomenon with 75 percent of mobile phone owners across 21 countries saying they text, according to a new report from Pew Research. Article.

Original new classified site to start 2012

Sacha Vekeman — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:40:38 +0000

Never liked it anyway is a place where once loved gifts from once loved partners get a second chance… Visit here.

Use of French mobile classifieds doubles

Sacha Vekeman — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:56:05 +0000

Online classifieds are more and more geared towards real time, making the use of classifieds on mobile ever mor relevant for users who can react faster to snap up a good deal, reply to a job vacancy, or find a property. It is highly likely that two or three years from now the mobile will [...]

Classifieds apps take Africa

Sacha Vekeman — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:51:57 +0000

There are countless apps that strive to improve the ease of business in Africa such as Google Trader, Soko and Kopo Kopo. These apps act as classifieds, linking up potential business partners, assist in transactions or offer information. They boost development and promote business growth. More.

Global investors bet $1 billion on India’s Internet. Classifieds lead

Sacha Vekeman — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:43:54 +0000

the online consumer industry. A McKinsey & Co estimate said India will have about 450 million smartphones in the next four years even as 3G roll-out gathers momentum. More.

Why classifieds mean more than Mail Online to DMGT

Sacha Vekeman — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:05:01 +0000

Here’s why the most valuable part of A&N Media’s digital empire has little to do with news and its display ads, and everything to do with classifieds: Chart.

Trader Media still growing on online, mobile take-up

Sacha Vekeman — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:41:29 +0000

Just a few days after DMGT said online car classifieds are proving “challenging”, AutoTrader‘s operator has reported strong gains in the same area. More.

Amazingly, ringtones are still a $2B business

Sacha Vekeman — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:30:48 +0000

And what is the primary micro-payment model: SMS! Show chart.

AOL has a profitable mobile business

Sacha Vekeman — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:07:10 +0000

BUT it’s not because of Apps or Ads. What is it then? SMS. Read More.

In search of a development manger, mobile classifieds

Sacha Vekeman — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:46:38 +0000

As Mobiya was the first mobile classified company with patented technology, many classified players are seeking people, skills and technology to also grow their mobile part of the business. An example is Craigslist, looking to hire.