BUMP- Get connected with other people by license plate number
By ajay at March 2, 2011 | 11:37 am | Print
Innovation is the key for success in any business.And that’s why we always look out for those start companies which are really unique and innovative.In that series,we came across with a very innovative online company named “BUMP”.By using this new company,you can send and receive messages from another BUMP user.
Confused? Thinking, what’s so special about? This sort of services are already in online world.
No. That is not true. Because, this new company“BUMP’ is connecting you by your vehicles number plate. Ya. I’m talking about license number plate on your vehicles.
Bump:
BUMP.com is an integrated web and mobile messaging platform that allows anyone to send a message to any license plate number in the United States, at any time. Messages can be sent via email, text or voice, and are directed to a specific license plate.Users can snap a scan of the license plate they wish to contact, type in the license plate number manually, or enter the plate number verbally into their mobile phone.
Easy To Use:
For using this service, you just provide them your license plate number at signup and create your profile. And, you’re ready to get connected with other people by license plate number. In order to receive messages and offers (BUMPs), the license plate owner must “claim” his or her plate on BUMP.com.
Messages can be sent via email, using the BUMP.com website, or by mobile phone. Users can snap a scan of the license plate they wish to contact, type in the license plate number manually, or enter the plate number verbally into their mobile phone. BUMP software platforms will disable texting while the user is in motion. When a user seeks to contact a registered BUMP.com member, he or she will have the option of connecting directly to the member’s mobile phone. On the receiving end, users can opt to accept direct calls or voice messages, or have their communications delivered via text, email, or directly into their BUMP, Facebook or Twitter accounts
Why Its Good For Business:
Because BUMP.com provides real-time information about driver location and behavior, so business could offer targeted offers to a user’s specific preferences. For example, a driver who regularly passes by a business could be offered a real-time value proposition at time of need. Fans attending a sporting event at a stadium could be offered discounts on future purchases, a prize or reward like preferred parking.
Visionwiz’s Views:
Very innovative social networking concept. It’s already selected at demo beat for best startups and got$1m in funding. Let’s see how it grows. We feel its success lies in the utilizing location based real time information services. Users and business need to understand how to use this startup to get maximum benefits.
More at:www.BUMP.com
