Mark et al,
We got this from one of the groups we support. In talking to other groups, we found this function has a huge potential. Maybe MooSocial should consider making it an addon.
The idea is to let everyone see his / her friends or fellow group members by map.
If one enters an address (like home address, or an address he is visiting), the system will display people who are living nearby. If the person is a friend or group member, display the telephone number.
Also, on the page that shows map, add an easy to use Invite to Join button for the user to add more people.
This is a high level illustration.
We recommend this because:
1) it will make the community really fun to be with. Imagine if I am a member, traveling to a new city, and will be able to look people up and schedule a time for coffee, or a drink or a dinner.
Imagine how long this will keep users on our app or site. The longer they stay, the more it helps Google Analytics.
2) MooSocial is already using Google Map. Why not adding something to make it more useful.
3) It builds a very strong community.
4) This will motivate existing members to invite and add their friends to join the network. Something we all like very much.
The data needed is
- Address;
- telephone number and
- privacy control.
What do you think?
Jing