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    So You Want the Blue Balloon Next to Your Google Maps Listing – How to Get It

    May 7, 2012 - By Nancy McCord

    Do you want that blue balloon found next to certain listings in Google Maps? Most listings have the red balloon, but you want the blue one as it really stands out. Here’s how to get it. First, the blue balloon denotes a sponsored Google Maps listing. It means that this…

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  • Facebook - Google Plus - Social Media - Tips - Twitter

    What Social Media is NOT

    May 4, 2012 - By Nancy McCord

    My firm is actively involved in social media, not only for my own business, but as a content provider. From my experience I have found that clients typically misunderstand the purpose and have different expectations about using social media to promote their business. Social Media is NOT: A platform for…

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  • Pay Per Click - Twitter

    Twitter Advertising Tips

    May 2, 2012 - By Nancy McCord

    Right now I am advertising on Twitter and for FREE thanks to American Express and Twitter! I’ve gotten $100 of Twitter advertising free in order to check out Twitter’s new small business pay per click program. This post will tell you a little more about the options you have in…

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  • Facebook

    How to Add Photos to Facebook Using HootSuite

    April 30, 2012 - By Nancy McCord

    If you use HootSuite, you may have found out that since Facebook has made some sweeping changes you can no longer add photos to your Facebook updates by clicking the attach file icon to a scheduled status update. For some this has really impacted their use of HootSuite. Unfortunately HootSuite…

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