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4 Ways To Tap Into Local Markets

Harp Interactive

Foursquare allows for check-ins. Semantic markup in the form of hCard microformats (optimized format for web publishing) as a component of local search optimization allows contact information such as addresses and phone numbers to be disclosed precisely to devices that are able to read them. Google has added geotagging to Blogger.

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Why I’m kinda over Yelp: Foursquare and Twitter are my recommendation engines of choice

Jeff Esposito

Yelp, like that ex of yours, is a great resource for information on local businesses, showing restaurants’ hours and menu offerings, publishing user reviews of everything from beauty salons to churches, and listing great local events around Boston. and even then it’s usually only a Google search that leads me to visit Yelp.

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Crowd-Sourced Information Online: Helpful or Harmful?

The Social Media Incubator

Wikipedia, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare are just a few of the online sites that are threatening to “…take a ‘nuclear option’ and ‘go simultaneously dark’ in protest of the bill,” MSNBC.com published earlier this week. The reactions to this proposed law are definitely being heard.

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How Businesses like Sylvan Learning Center and Computer Explorers.

Saying It Social

Saying It Social Your Social Media Marketing Resource Home About Polls Our Services Testimonials How Businesses like Sylvan Learning Center and Computer Explorers Can Use Foursquare Depending on where you live you may be seeing more and more businesses advertising that they participate in Foursquare.

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50+ Social Media Comics And Cartoons For Use Your Presentations

SocMed Sean

I have been publishing my social media cartoons and comics for a while now and I often get emails or tweets asking whether someone can use one of my comics in their book or presentation. So, if you’re publishing your new book or eBook and want to use a comic, I’m happy to contribute to your success and I wish you the best.

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7 Step Secret Sauce Recipe For Social Media Success

Diva Marketing Blog

Mantra to repeat before hitting the publish key: It's not about me it's about you. Keep in mind that you do not and never will "own" any social network e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, FourSquare, g+, etc. Resources - Much as we might like to think that the digital world is a free for all. A Few Resources - Tools.

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A Comprehensive List of Social Media Tips, Guides, Plugins.

Saying It Social

Tips & Guides Mashable – Twitter Lists, Resources & How-Tos [link] How To Blog: A Beginner? Tips & Guides Mashable – Twitter Lists, Resources & How-Tos [link] How To Blog: A Beginner?s Has your company adopted a social media strategy because you felt you were "forced" to do so? if yes, please explain.

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