The most engaging network? It’s a bold statement, but I think if we walk through the important aspects of engagement, you would undeniably agree, this app & network is about everything that works in engaged networks.
- Being genuine
- Feeling listened to
- Keeping open communication
- Sharing moments & emotionally driven messages
The catch? It’s only for two.
The benefit? Finding time in our increasingly digital worlds, and busy lives to make time for the important people in your life.
More and more we see situations where work has couples separated due to business travel, family commitments, and overall scattered and busy lifestyles. The trend of people having to make time for “Date Night” or other “special times” together is more and more common. So many people blame the increased digital world for this, it is nice to see an app that gives people a chance to reconnect on a one on one basis in that same digital space, when they are apart.
Shouldn’t people, especially couples, make that time for each other – isn’t an app impersonal??
Every network you have right now is “building relationships”. Too many people think that just because you are in a relationship, you wouldn’t need an app. Well maybe you don’t, however if you look at it as a commitment to spend that special moment in the digital world with the people you love, an app like couple can make that time apart – less “time apart” and more of an added interaction.
A touch point, a quiet place where your attention isn’t being drawn by all your Facebook friends, or work text messages and emails. There’s nothing in couple but the two of you.
Features:
Couple includes some pretty cool features all geared at staying connected and on top of things with your partner.
- It keeps track of important “dates” and gives you the opportunity to include other “dates” that will be shared time together. You can put in date nights, kids soccer games, special commitments, whatever you like. The point is it keeps it all together for you at a glance.
- It allows you to insert & share lists – these can be dream or bucket lists, long term goals, or how about just an updated grocery list. Keep connected to your home based tasks, Couple increases communication in a fun way.
- It allows you to share “Moments” – this is when you post a picture into your stream. It’s a nice way to share a private photo or fun times when you’re hanging out together. Maybe the whole world doesn’t want to see you enjoying a cup of coffee in your bathrobe on that business trip, but in Couple, you can share the moment, and keep it to yourselves. Another feature I like is the ability to go into the “moments section” and at a glance see a complete album of all those moments. Photos have a way of reconnecting us when we are feeling isolated or apart, this can work wonders on keeping that connection even when the other person is not around.
- Couple also allows for Voice memos/notes to be “spoken” into the stream, incase you aren’t someone who likes to text. It also allows for that added touch of hearing the other person’s voice. You don’t need to leave it on their work voice mail, or worry about calling them at an inconvenient time (think time zone challenges), you can leave your message in Couple, and when the person can, they will listen.
Secrets to Engaging Success
Engaging is big word in social media, one that is over used, and over preached, but for this situation, I think its worth using one more time because this is what it is all about at the core: Making people feel special, listened to, emotionally moved, entertained. It’s every brand’s challenge, but what happens when you narrow that down and really make it one on one? Couple has nailed it. The potential for total engagement when the right two people couple up.
At first glace it seems pretty basic, but as you start to use it, you begin to realize there is something very special about this “network”.
Couple responds to some major needs in our world today and is ideal for people who want to keep in touch and connected, even when they are apart – whether it be throughout the day, or during business travel.
An End to Potential Communication Nightmares
The best thing is, its safe. Ever had this happen to you?
Between you and me, in my busy social networks and super fast tweeting, texting and broadcasting environment, I have to admit, sending the wrong message to the wrong person – or broadcasting a message intended to my partner in error is always a concern.
How about the possibility of using a business account to accidentally broadcast one of those personal messages. Couple solves that problem right away, and with the password protection option, it also prevents other people looking at your phone from seeing what you have in your Couple “network”.
I give Couple an outstanding five start review in my books, they have done a great job at developing the features, it truly is the most enjoyable and engaging social network out there, and it’s good for the heart and soul – letting you keep what’s important to you, near to you, even when you’re far.
Check Couple out here, and let me know what you think!
NOOOOOOO it is unconscionable that you advocate this App! Several hundred of us on Twitter temporarily had a moment of hope if our life thinking Jeannine MorberMarketing did love us and we were about to enjoy an ice cream moment. (I for one deeply contemplated the use of the Bird Seed).
If couples adopt this App how will we get insight into their psyches? We will lose valuable sources of amusement and speculation! And Hope, yes hope, temporary though it was I’m sure some of my friends like SamFiorella or even TedCurtin would agree that we all need a little hope.
Mila, you go too far… 🙂
Josepf Hey Josepf, that’s definitely an interesting perspective you’ve contributed to this post. At the risk of altering peoples experiences with misdirected texts, despite the fact that I thought Jeannine’s sharing of her mistexted experience was quite good humored and fun, I still think its nice for people to have their own space to have dedicated communication.
Beyond that, I think Couple provides an opportunity for a different kind of interaction. Many people who use social media for business spend a lot of time communicating in a social way with online people, I think the same kind of attention and focus on the people who mean the most to us can be not only very rewarding, but adds a whole new dimension in relationships.
I have a feeling samfiorella and tedcurtin are doing just fine, as for you…well…I’ll respect your perspective, but will have to keep advocating for this app, on behalf of happy couples everywhere & the cool aspect of the interactions possible within 😉
Well, actually, I just could not resist teasing Jeannine Morbermarketing(oh and Sam, samfiorella and Ted’s tedcurtin just a Witness 🙂 Have not had time to check out the App, assume it is cross platform? Android & iPhone? Oh, sweet, just noticed your Top Kred badge — will or will that not drive Sam crazy?
Thank you so much for this detailed and glowing review of Couple. You’ve really hit it on the nail! I’ve definitely sent messages to the wrong person before… that moment of dread right after you hit enter… It’s definitely nice to feel safe sending messages!
Stacey Lin
Community Manager, Tenthbit Inc.
inklin Thank you so much for taking the time to join in on the comments. I love the fact that @Coupleapp keeps information seperate, before I started using couple – back then it was Pair, I was always double checking if I was in “direct messages” or if my txt was txting my wall or private messages. Sometimes with all the messages that come in, it’s easy to lose track. Beyond that though, I also love the way it collects all kinds of info in one spot, you guys have developed a really cool app! So thank YOU!
Milaspage Thanks so much for being with us since the beginning! I know exactly what you mean. I was using iMessage on my computer and would forget to switch tabs when sending an interesting link or picture to my boyfriend. Sometimes you forget to double check! Please feel free to contact me if you have any suggestions for or comments on Couple. You can tweet me @inklin or e-mail me at stacey [at] tenthbit [dot] com. Cheers!
I am so glad that I was able to add a bit of comic relief to your post Milaspage ! The above mis-text was one of many over the years…stay tuned for more adventures. 🙂