14 DAY TRIAL // Best Buy Mobile, the mobile retail unit of Best Buy Co., Inc., recently announced the launch of its own portal for news, trends, and information on mobile products, the BestBuyMobile.com. According to the company, the new website is meant to offer more users the possibility to learn about the products it offers through its Best Buy Mobile stores and specialty mobile stores at all Best Buy locations.
“Most people do their research online before visiting us in Best Buy Mobile stores, so we’re making it easier for them to get all the information they need in one place,” said Andy Heddle, head of online and direct sales for Best Buy Mobile. “We’ve combed the web for the best mobile information and put it all in one place, added a deep catalog of video reviews and created a place for consumers to join the conversation. In total, the web site provides a digest of news, trends and product information to help consumers research and compare products prior to talking to our trusted mobile experts.”
What mobile phone users will be able to find on the new website includes a wide range of content from the retailer's partners, as well as streaming media, including video clips of product reviews and details on some of the most popular mobile phones and applications available on the market. In addition, it offers advice from Best Buy Mobile field employees and a forum thread where customers can interact with one another.
The features list of the new site includes: - News: A stream of relevant mobile and wireless information from partner blogs and news sites including MyRatePlan.com, Smartphone Experts, Phonedog.com, Fierce Wireless, Let’s Talk’s Phone Talk, PhoneScoop and Appboy. - Best Buy Mobile’s Super 6: Team of Best Buy Mobile employees blog about the latest news on phones, applications, in-store experience and a variety of other topics to give consumers the inside scoop on smartphones and mobile devices. - Reviews and videos: Consumers can browse through product reviews, videos, and images of mobile devices and see the products at work when researching for their perfect phone. - Forums: A portal that gives customers direct access to first-hand advice and answers from peers as well as Best Buy Mobile experts.
A series of tools that will ease the process of choosing one handset or another, as well as accessories for mobile phones, is also available on the website. Users will find there the Upgrade Checker from Best Buy Mobile, which provides users with info on when they are eligible for a new mobile phone. Additionally, mobile coverage maps for carriers can be found on the site and a link to MyRatePlan.com as well, which offers info on different wireless phone plans.