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Big data: seeing the forest and the trees

Sherrilynne Starkie

Big data is a collection of data sets so large and complex that they difficult to process with commonly used software tools. With Foursquare, a user could look to find people who are close by, like a woman in a nearby bar for instance. Luckily, this data integration feature has now been disabled by Foursquare.

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SXSW 2011: Strong on Networking; Less on Content

Dave Fleet

Yes, there are lots of parties at SXSW, but the people who get the most out of the event are those who use those events as a springboard for smaller, more focused conversations with other people. Foursquare arguably did so a couple of years later. Content varies in quality. No breakout companies this year.

Content 323
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Eleven Digital Trends to Watch In 2011

SocialFish

It gets much easier when you do this, even if setting up the infrastructure and necessary processes can be tough. Location, Location, Facebook – If 2010 belonged to solely Foursquare, it’s likely that Facebook will rain on their parade in 2011. Once you’re up and running, though… awesome. Mobile, mobile, mobile.

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Social Media in the Industry: Customization is the Key to Success

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

On top of that, let’s add all of the other social networks out there including Linkedin, Foursquare, Myspace, Friendster, Tumblr, YouTube and the list goes on. If you have a blog-based website (through WordPress or Blogger), you may be able to automate some of the posting process by installing the Social RSS application. Foursquare!

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Link Love Monthly: Best of September 2010

SocialFish

5 Step Process for Social Media Success (Jay Baer). What McDonald’s got wrong about Foursquare, Social Media strategy, measurement, and ethical reporting. How Participatory Cultures Are Changing Conferences, Events And Associations (Jeff Hurt). 14 tips I Learned About Collaboration at Events from ECTC (Engage365).

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7 Strategies I’m Pitching for Businesses to use Facebook Places

Stay N' Alive

Let’s say you have an event at a particular store – let’s say it’s a grand opening. Now you can have a physical location you can brand in preparation for your event. Or perhaps you own a venue and you want to pitch events to frequent visitors. and Events). FourSquare. Just a thought.).

Strategy 111
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What is local SEO and how to improve your local ranking

Sprout Social

And Local SEO refers to the process of trying to optimize your online visibility to show up in those local search results. Make the most of the Sprout GMB feature to update your customers with what’s new and share details about upcoming events. Local SEO is crucial because it helps you: Boost your online visibility.

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