This is the first part of an article which explains what type of rules we follow when constructing a social influence platform. 1. The platform must target a specific group. First off there are a few concepts you need to know from neuroscience to get you started. The first is the reticular activating system (RAS). …

Today virtually all of us are part of an online community: from Facebook to Foursquare, we all have a place on the Internet where we hang out. Social networks have become part of our daily routine. This change in behaviour is very significant, as it shows how we react to innovative interfaces that fulfil our …

Gamification is now regarded as one of the most effective and lucrative methods of marketing available today. Rarely have products or brands been able to exercise such control over consumer behavior and this is why gamification and the use of meta games is being employed across the internet. Gamification is set to continue as an …

Gamification is a great way to maximize user loyalty and drive profits for your website. There are a variety of different ways to go about making the transition towards game-centric strategies. Firstly, gamification specialists like BigDoor Media have successfully made their business by replicating this model. These specialists provide the tools and expertise to companies …

When it comes to explaining the growth of the gaming industry, many believe that humans are instinctively competitive in nature. As a collective, we spend a majority of our lives seeking to maximize our potential and in many cases, the presence of an outside influence will ignite a further desire for self-improvement. So here we …

There are certain key elements to be aware of when setting up a service or product for gamification. Firstly, the process by which a company consciously increases consumer loyalty, interaction, and overall interest amongst its audience in purchasing a service or product through the use of ‘game play’ techniques. Over time, this has become a …

Gamification is a relatively modern process that is steadily immersing itself in the rapid acceleration and advancement of modern technology. The principles behind gamification, stem from its ability to sell a product or brand more effectively using meta games to help involve customers on a more engrossing level. These playful experiences, more commonly known as …

Online, social networks and blogs are now the 4th most popular kinds of online activities. 73% of the world online population are now visiting them and the time they’re spending on them is growing by three times the overall growth rate of the internet. Social networks are now visited more often than personal email is …

Video Games and the technologies that support them have fundamentally changed the way we play. The players are older, the genres are broader, the games are much more advanced, immersive, and engaging. There are many companies today who wish to integrate gaming mechanics and game-based learning into everyday applications, fundamentally changing the way work is …

Suddenly everywhere you look there is a buzz about social games. Dollar signs flashing before every developer’s eyes as everyone is amazed by the success of some of the first movers in this exploding market. But designing an engaging social games is not something everyone can do, just because the designer is ripping off the …