Tag Archives: Facebook credits

Can you lend us a fiver mate? (Facebook credits that is..)

Posted on Thursday, 7 July 2011 by Paul McSweeney

Over the past few years, if you were not a social games fan, the emergence of Facebook’s unique virtual currency, Credits, may well have passed you by. Not so long ago, it was popular to send virtual gifts to your … Continue reading →

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A country has 1 currency; Facebook has at least 3…

Posted on Monday, 11 April 2011 by Paul McSweeney

Money is the obvious choice to settle a transaction. It is tried and tested. But with the advent of  social media, money is no longer the only currency that can be used to facilitate business on the web. Our online … Continue reading →

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Virtual goods enjoy a real-life boom

Posted on Wednesday, 13 October 2010 by Paul McSweeney

Even as consumers continue to pinch pennies in the wake of the recession, spending on virtual goods is booming through sites such as Facebook and apps on the iPhone. The total US market size for virtual goods will reach $2.1bn … Continue reading →

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Social networks need users' trust before they part with cash

Posted on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 by Paul McSweeney

Facebook’s plan to introduce a currency called Facebook Credits will encourage people to spend on social networks but is a long way from becoming an activitymost people are comfortable with. In February, Facebook announced in a blog post the beta … Continue reading →

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