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Summer camp for geeks: SXSW 2010 Interactive

Posted on March 19th, 2010

I embarked on my first trip to Austin to attend the 2010 SXSW Interactive Conference. Boy, I had no idea what I would learn and who I would meet. For five days I was in a bubble with 13,000 other digital professionals and all-around smart folks.  It was an immersive experience that blew me out [...]

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Foursquare keeps track of you and friends

Posted on February 18th, 2010

One of my fascinations with the latest version of the IPhone was an app called “Foursquare“.  I constantly see updates on Twitter about someone checking in at a location around town, maybe a restaurant or coffee shop, using this app.
Ok, so how does Foursquare work?  The idea is that the app helps you explore your [...]

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Google Buzz: Friend or foe?

Posted on February 10th, 2010

How to define Google Buzz?  Basically it’s a social networking tool which allows for the sharing of links, pictures, videos. Hey, doesn’t that sound like Facebook or Twitter? Right now, in all the reviews -that’s what everyone is trying to determine.
Sadly, I haven’t gotten a chance to check out Google Buzz. I’ll do a follow [...]

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Facebook groups vs. fan page – what should you use?

Posted on February 4th, 2010

I get a lot of questions from clients about Facebook Fan Page vs. Facebook Groups. It can be overwhelming to know which one to choose, but here’s a breakdown for you:
Facebook Groups are best used for non-profits, fundraiser groups, and friend gatherings such as a bowling group. The group is very oriented around events and [...]

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How to use Google Alerts to track your business

Posted on January 21st, 2010

I promise you, after using Google Alerts, it will change your life – Google Alerts are a simple and free alert that will update you  about something that interests you. Google will send you an email any time a new web page appears in the top 20 web results or top 10 news results for [...]

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