August 9, 2010 12:00 PM

Based on my research observing and interviewing Foursquare users, I created a list of user types. Most users appear to be a mixture of some or all types, however.

1) The Cartographer
Enjoys adding or editing venues and adding tips and tags to define a place

2) The Explorer
Uses it to find exciting new places and to learn best offerings at nearby venues

3) The Socializer
Monitors friends’ whereabouts and coordinates get-togethers with friends

4) The Connector
Checkins provide a way to meet new like-minded people or business contacts

5) The Gamer
Strives to acquire mayorships and badges to lead in the application’s neverending game

6) The Advocate
Uses it to express information about an issue

7) The Professional
Attempts to further their business goals or to learn more for career purposes

8) The Narcissist
Uses a public medium to create locations or publish information of interest mostly to him/herself

9) The Curious
Just here to see what’s going on

Originally posted on Webslinger

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Posted by Sue Ansell at August 9, 2010 12:00 PM

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