Bam! We’ve added Check-ins and Badges to Tupalo!

You might have heard of Foursquare or Gowalla, but wouldn’t it be really fun if we had those Check-ins within the entire Tupalo platform? On the web and on the iPhone app? Well, the time has come and as of today you can check-in to your favorite local businesses on Tupalo.com.

Get the latest iPhone App from the App store and start off by checking in to your favorite locations. If this seems awkward to some of you, then simply remember that the concept of “check-in” is nothing new. We are sure most of you have already checked in at Airports or Hotels. Having the option to check-in at your favorite bar or your dentist is simply the next step in social interaction in the real world. This is truly a convergence of reality and virtuality and it’s all in the palm of your hand, whether you’re at your favorite bakery in Houston, Texas or Japanese Restaurant in New York City.

In addition to check-ins, you can also follow interesting people around your city and around the World to find the interesting businesses and cities they visit with Tupalo.com in their hand. In addition, become the Kaiser of your favorite businesses, showing your friends and followers around the World you’re finger is on the pulse of the best local businesses in your neighborhood.

In addition, look forward to our rolling out local deals around Europe  and the US, rewarding check-ins with local deals, coupons and freebies for checking in to participating local businesses.