The Complete Guide to Getting the Most Out of Twitter
We’ve all heard of Twitter and most of you are wondering whether you should be using it for business and, IF you should, HOW. Twitter can be confusing at best, and downright intimidating to many newcomers. Our friends at Noupe.com have composed a Twitter guide that gives you everything you…
Want to Make Money on Twitter? Take a Look at How Dell Does It
Interesting article on the American Express Open Forum today: “Dell is a shining example of a brand that has managed to turn their Twitter presence into both a customer service and sales outlet. Dell may be a big corporation, but the story behind the $6.5 million they’ve raised from their Twitter…
Still think your biz doesn't need to be on facebook?
Facebook’s battle with Google to become the largest site on the internet is heating up, as the site became the most visited website in the United States for the third time in a one week period. On New Year’s Day, Facebook was able to surpass Google as the most popular…
Google's Local Business Center
Whether you’re hopping on the QR code wagon or not, Google’s Local Business Center is a not-to-be-overlooked tool for your business. The free service lets you customize the information that appears for your business in Google Maps–including the opportunity to correct your location if needed. ZDnet had a nice post…
Are QR codes really going to catch on in the USA?
ShopSavvy is a mobile application by “Big in Japan,” who is self-defined as “a mobile application publishing company based in Dallas, Texas. Our developers build applications for mobile devices including Google’s Android platform, Apple’s iPhone, RIM, Windows Mobile and Palm’s Pre. Our team supports the requirements and needs of consumers,…
Carmen, you Vixen!
If you’ve heard any of us talk about WordPress in the past year or so, you’ve likely either converted your site to this fabulous program or have plans to do so in the very near future. If you haven’t, let us introduce you to Carmen. If you’re not in love…
Is your online life an open (face)book?
A friend just reposted this NY Times article on, of all things, facebook. Imagine that! Good advice for everyone using the popular social networking tool: 5 Easy Steps to Stay Safe (and Private!) on Facebook: 1: Make Friend Lists 2: Who Can See What on Your Profile 3: Who…
A Brief Overview of Social Networking For Business
We’ve written before about the Small Business Development course Keith & Keleigh took through Clatsop College and with which they continue as alumni. In December the 3 years of students and the alums gather for a joint class and this year’s topic is social networking. Below is a preview of…
Intro to WordPress Video
Sabrina turned on our Flip video cam when giving Blaine of the 42nd Street Café an introduction to WordPress, the software that runs his web site and blog, so he would have something to take with him and remember what he’d learned. He said we could share it with our…
Sixteen Ways to Survive a Recession and Build Your Sales
Randy Dennis of Dennis Company shared this timely and accurate information. Enjoy. Sixteen Ways to Survive a Recession and Build Your Sales by Toni Harkins Managers who approach tough economic times with a get-down-to-the-essentials attitude come out of a recession with renewed vigor and a jump-start on the good times…
