November 2009 – Realtime Web
Come join RefreshMiami at a new venue, the beautiful Mutiny Hotel in Coconut Grove.
Our topic this month will be the realtime web and how it is changing online services, marketing, and search engine optimization:
“The real-time web is a set of technologies and practices which enable users to receive information as soon as it is published by its authors, rather than requiring that they or their software check a source periodically for updates. The most successful examples are Facebook’s newsfeed and Twitter.” Wikipedia
John Carcutt will lead a discussion on how search engines and vertical search is changing due to real time factors. For instance, how will the combination of Twitter and Bit.ly change your organic search results? Learn about “QDF,”" the obscure but real time factor of the Google algorithm. We’ll discuss the two basic types of RealTime Search: “timeliness” and “location.”" Real Time search will not impact all verticals the same and we’ll look at a few examples.
Matt Heitzenroder is a cofounder of Appush, a startup focused on providing a feature-rich messaging platform for internet-scale applications that developers can capitalize on. Appush’s initial product release gives developers a simple way to send Push Notifications on the iPhone. Matt has spent the last 10 years participating in various software startups, most recently and notably, SugarCRM based in the Silicon Valley. When he’s not geeking-out over building hyper-scalable, high-quality software, he’s probably sleeping, drinking beer, sailing, or scuba-diving. At our meetup, Matt will be discussing the process and tools Appush used to create solid software. In addition, if you are looking to add Push Notifications to an iPhone app, this is your chance to get an exclusive invite to the Appush free private beta.
Date and Location:
Wednesday Nov 18, 2009, 7:30PM at The Mutiny Hotel:
2951 South Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 441-2100
The valet parking at the hotel is $8. There are an additional 3 garages within walking distance at Cocowalk, at the Sonesta, and on Grand Avenue, charging $1 per hour. There will be a cash bar with $5 drink specials.
Please RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180117875395
Social Media for Social Change!
Social Media for Social Change is an online grassroots movement started by Boston native Gradon Tripp. By harnessing online social media tools and hosting offline fundraising events, SM4SC raises money for deserving charities to help people in need. SM4SC is coming to Club 50 at the Viceroy Hotel Miami on November 19, 2009 to benefit the folks at Camillus House. For ticket information and event details, http://sm4scmiami-sm4sc.eventbrite.com/ $5 off for Refresh members, use discount code REFRESHSM4SC
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