Abstract: A system is provided for providing location-based coupons, promotions and advertisements to a mobile device. A mobile application is provided that identifies a consumer's location based on the consumer's use of location-tagging applications, typically a social media application such as Twitter. Promotions and coupons are provided to the mobile device that is relevant to the consumer's physical location.
Abstract: A method for bloggers or social network users to monetize their use of these websites is presented. A social network website user can sell use of their website's background space or status updates to advertisers, which generates revenue for the website user.