Frequently Asked Questions

What is 211me?
What is 211me Green?
Why is the 211me Green Mashup better than a traditional business card?
How many trees are used to create business cards?
But I need paper...
How do I create 211me Green Mashups for free?
Is the 211me Green Mashup for me or my company to use?
What is 211me Green Premium?
What is a Profile Mashup?
What is a Message Mashup?
What is a Flyer Mashup?
What is a Signature Mashup?
What makes a signature mashup so cool?
Can I change my signature mashup?
Can I share cards that are not my signature mashup?
What is my username?
I can't remember my password.
Does it cost anything to create 211me Mashups?
How much does it cost me to send a text message or email from my phone?
What exactly am I sending when I send a mashup?
Can I send a note when I send a mashup?
What is SMS?
Will it work on my phone?
Do I need to have a text messaging active on my phone?
Do I need a mobile Internet or data plan to send and receive mashups?
Do I need a mobile Internet or data plan to view the entire mashup?
All I get is a text message, I don't see the mashup?
How do I send a mashup?
How do I create a mashup?
What if I have Verizon?
Why does it work differently on Verizon?
Can I still send a mashup if I don't have access to the mobile Internet and can't see the actual mashup?
Is this a Vcard?
Can I reply to a mashup?
What is 555211?
I don't receive text messages from 555211, your short code. Why?
What do I need to do in Facebook to enable others to see my 211me profile mashup?
Other Questions...

What is 211me?

211me (www.211me.com) is the mobile mashup company that allows users to create, share and post their own mobile mashups. Mashups can be shared to mobile phones, emails, or posted on websites, blogs and social networking profiles. With a new site and new mashup options, 211me is bringing mobile sharing to a whole new level.

The first products available for public use at no cost (that's free - though standard carrier text message rates may apply, check your service plan for details) are 211me Green mashups, Profile mashups, Message mashups and Flyer mashups.

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What is 211me Green?

The 211me Green Mashup is the eco-friendly business card that reduces paper waste and makes the best first impression. Our service is free, but your carrier standard text message charges may apply.

211me Green allows you to share and trade contact information with style, with and to any mobile phone, email or social website.

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Why is the 211me Green Mashup better than a traditional business card?

  • Reduces and elimintates paper waste

  • Opportunity to include more information

  • Create instant connections

  • Eliminates tedious and repetitive data entry

  • Never be caught without a business card on you

  • Look, Ma! No papercuts!

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How many trees are used to create business cards?

Millions of people have cards and by our count every time 2000 people order cards about 24 trees are used. See http://www.conservatree.com/learn/EnviroIssues/TreeStats.shtml

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But I need paper...

The digital revolution is not complete! We still need paper too and we get it from New Leaf Paper, the leader in 100% Post-consumer Recycled Copy Paper.

Click here to visit the New Leaf site (and for crying out loud, tell them we sent you)

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How do I create 211me Green Mashups for free?

Glad you asked! Click here to see for yourself.

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Is the 211me Green Mashup for me or my company to use?

Both. Create your own mashup. Or, select 211me Green Premium for company-wide use.

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What is 211me Green Premium?

211me Green Premium is our customizable product for corporate customers. We create mashups branded for your company or organization, integrating your unique style and providing a centrally managed solution. Please contact our sales department to get your Premium mashups now.

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What is a Profile Mashup?

You've worked so hard to perfect your online profile... who wants to make a new one or try to recreate the wheel when you already have things rolling? Enter 211me - no more trying to explain how to find your profile online. Create a short and sweet version of your online profile - photo, url, vital stats... next time you want to someone to find you online... just 211me them your profile...Facebook, MySpace or Orkut.

Now, populate your Facebook mashup in an instant, just supply your Facebook login information and 211me will take care of the rest. Have it all at a moment's notice.

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What is a Message Mashup?

Consider message mashups to be your creative outlet on 211me. You have stuff to say to friends - serious, fun, foolish - whatever. Here are some ways to share your thoughts with friends and family...Some styles to choose from:

  • Passing Notes - All the fun of passing notes in class - without any fear of being caught by the teacher. Send secrets, confess true loves or just make your friends laugh with your own Passed Notes 211me mashup!

  • 143 - 143 (I Love You in text talk) your true love, send roses to your dear friends or reveal your secret crush with these gushy, funny or just outright HOT 143 mashups. Cheaper than flowers, fewer calories than candy.

  • Where U At! - Find your boys, hunt down your girls, or synch up with where your friends are feeling today with 211me Where U At mashups. Take the hippie approach - it's not where you are, it's where u at...or just send a photo mashup to all your friends letting them know that they are missing out because they aren't where u at...

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What is a Flyer Mashup?

Shout out your band, event or gig and add them to your social networks or share them with your mobile. Some styles to choose from:

  • Corkboard - Use the 211me Corkboard mashups to tell people about your next gig, your big debut or the crap they need to come see because they owe you for the times that you sat through their crap...

  • Guitar - Whether you are rocking out an arena, strumming your stuff in a coffeehouse or taking home the gold at an air guitar competition, this is the 211me mashup to get your musical notes heard.

  • Generic Flyer - You have to let your friends and fans know where you will be spotted next on stage or on a soap box. Give them more than just a plain ole text with a personable textable, post-able flyer. (And save a few trees).

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What is a Signature Mashup?

A Signature Mashup is your primary mashup linked directly to the mobile phone number you registered with.

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What makes a signature mashup so cool?

Send your mashup super fast; just send a cell phone number or email address to 555211 and your signature mashup is there in a flash.

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Can I change my signature mashup?

Of course! Log onto the site. Click gallery. Select which mashup you would like to make your new signature mashup, and then click Set as signature. It's that easy.

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Can I share mashups that are not my signature mashup?

Yes. To send from your computer, open up the mashup you would like to share and follow the prompts. Or, send your mashup to your own mobile phone. Open up the mashup and follow the prompts...

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What is my username?

Your user name is your email address.

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I can't remember my password.

Click "forgot password" and enter your email address and we will send you your new password. If you would like to change your password, please visit your profile page and change it there.

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Does it cost anything to create 211me mashups?

The 211me service is free, but your standard carrier fees may apply.

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How much does it cost me to send a text message or email from my phone?

Regular text messaging charges may apply. Check with your carrier to verify the terms of your plan.

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What exactly am I sending when I send a mashup?

You are sending a SMS (text message) and a hyperlink to a web page that contains your contact information and a picture of you or something else you want people to see. You can also include a note to the receipient.

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Can I send a note when I send a mashup?

Yes. When you send a mashup, there is a note field below which you can enter a short note.

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What is SMS?

Text messaging. It is the acronym for short messaging service which is the most commonly used protocol for sending text messages.

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Will it work on my phone?

As long as you have text messaging enabled on your phone, you can receive 211(me) text messages on your phone. Each message includes an actionable link to the mashup which is viewable on the mobile internet.

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Do I need to have a text messaging active on my phone?

Yes. Almost all the phones in the US are able to send and receive text messages, but you can disable the service through your carrier.

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Do I need a mobile Internet or data plan to send and receive mashups?

No. You do not need to connect to the mobile Internet from your phone to send and receive 211me mashups. You can send them using your text messaging service (but you can not view the complete mashup without accessing the mobile Internet).

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Do I need a mobile Internet or data plan to view the entire mashup?

Yes. You can send and recieve 211me mashups using text messaging. The text message includes the vital information (For example: Name, phone number, etc.) but in order to view the entire mashup by clicking on the link you will need access to the mobile Internet.

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All I get is a text message, I don't see the mashup?

Did you click on the link in the text message? There is a link in the text message which you need to click to view the entire mashup. You can still send the mashup and receive them but can not view them on your phone unless you have access to the mobile Internet.

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How do I send a mashup?

You can send the mashup several ways: Website - click on the mashup from your gallery, and click "Share". Enter in the email address or mobile phone number and message (optional) and click send.

From the mashup: If you are viewing a mashup on the Internet or your phone, select the Share link above the mashup, enter an email address or mobile phone number and click send.

From text messaging: Send a message from your text messaging to 555211 (our short code), in the body of the text message put the recipients phone number.

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How do I create a mashup?

You upload a picture, pick your style and your information. Click here to do it now, seriously, do it now, my job depends on it.

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What if I have Verizon?

Verizon works a little differently. You can view your mashups by going to www.211me.com using your mobile Internet browser and login to your account. Or you can type the link in the text message into your web browser. If you have a Smartphone (like Blackberry or Treo), you can click on the links in the text message and they should take you to the mashup.

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Why does it work differently on Verizon?

Verizon disables the ability for your mobile phone to click links sent to you inside of text messaging. For example, if you have a Motorola Razr phone from AT&T the link will work, but not with the Verizon service. You can view mashups if you have Verizon and a mobile Internet plan. Type the link in the text message into your mobile browser or go to www.211me.com and enter your account.

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Can I still send a mashup if I don't have access to the mobile Internet and can't see the actual mashup?

Yes. Thanks for asking, this is a big feature of the system. You can send mashups using text messaging (see How do I send my mashup).

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Is this a Vcard?

No. It is much more, it can be used with 100% of phones but we do automatically generate a Vcard for each mashup you create so the recipient can import your contact information. Above your mashup there is a "Save" link and then select "Save VCard". Some phones cannot download a Vcard, but you can foward the entire mashup to your email and follow the process to get the Vcard.

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Can I reply to a mashup?

Yes. Above your mashup there is a "Reply" link.

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What is 555211?

555211 is our short code. The carriers require service providers like us to have a short code to send messages. We are not allowed to send from a ten digit number.

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I don't receive text messages from 555211, your short code. Why?

Contact your carrier. Your account is set up to block messages from short codes and needs to be changed.

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What do I need to do in Facebook to enable others to see my 211me profile mashup?

In your profile, select the edit button next to Applications from the left margin. From the Edit My Applications dialog box, select My Stuff and click Edit Settings. In the Who can see this response, select My Networks and Friends. Save Changes.

Instruct visitors to your profile to click the Share button in the My Stuff box to view the mashup. If they do not want to share the mashup, select Skip, and they will then be able to view, share, or save your mashup.

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Other Questions:

Where are my socks?

Check behind the couch.

Where are my car keys?

Wherever you left them!

What makes an ocean wave wave?

The moon's gravitational pull on the earth.

Did we answer all your questions?

Send your questions to info@211me.com

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