Category Archives: Tools + Instructions

Is your Business Leveraging Foursquare?

Foursquare for local businesses. I have been playing with Foursquare( http://foursquare.com/ ) for a few months now, mostly as a curious user. Occasionally I would dream up ways that local businesses might use it to interact in new ways with patrons, clients or customers. Foursquare is a social service, almost game like that has users…

How can I grow my business through referrals?

The Challenge Congratulations, you have taken the plunge into social media. You have recognized the value word of mouth referrals for your business, you set up your website, started your blog, created a Facebook fan page, created your Google profile, and now you’re wondering how to connect with more local businesses and how to grow…

“OMG My Blog is Gone” -Prevent the Panic

Before upgrading wordpress the other day, I paused at the little message, “You should back up your database before upgrading.” I have to admit that I am not always diligent about backing up my files, usually to the point of losing stuff when a hard drive crashes. My carefree mindset says, “oh well, you can…