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Entrepreneurs Now Start Hyperlocal Then Go Global

Startup Professionals Musings

These hyperlocal sites don’t have to compete with global sites, and always have unique content, community advertising, and local issues. Foursquare is good example of a modern hyperlocal site, which describes itself as “50% friend-finder, 30% social city guide, 20% nightlife game.” Geographic customization. Topic customization.

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Smart Startups Think Global But Act Hyperlocal

Startup Professionals Musings

These hyperlocal sites don’t have to compete with global sites, and always have unique content, community advertising, and local issues. Foursquare is good example of a modern hyperlocal site, which describes itself as “50% friend-finder, 30% social city guide, 20% nightlife game.” Geographic customization. Topic customization.

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How To Pull Customers To Your Website With Real Value

Startup Professionals Musings

Traditional marketing says you have to “push” your message out to customers, over and over again, to get you remembered. A more effective approach in today’s Internet and interactive culture is to use “pull” technology to bring customers and clients to your story. Ideally, you should update content at least every two or three days.

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Hacking Hacker News – How Wily Startups Leverage Social News Sites

InfoChachkie

When I asked Michael about soliciting such feedback, he admitted that, "Timing is the hardest thing to control: you can carefully craft worthwhile content, word your message brilliantly and then post at what you think is the perfect time and still end up with zero traction. The posting resulted in 40points and about 30comments.

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Hyperlocal is the Latest Buzzword for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

These hyperlocal sites don’t have to compete with global sites, and always have unique content, community advertising, and local issues. Foursquare is good example of a hyperlocal site, which describes itself as “50% friend-finder, 30% social city guide, 20% nightlife game.” Geographic customization. Topic customization.

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10 Ways To Become A Web Influencer In Today’s Market

Startup Professionals Musings

Traditional marketing says you have to “push” your message out to customers, over and over again, to get you remembered. A more effective approach in today’s Internet and interactive culture is to use “pull” technology to bring customers and clients to your story. Ideally, you should update content at least every two or three days.

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From Startup Newsletter To Best Selling Book: How This Entrepreneur Pulled It Off

InfoChachkie

Along the way, they created a supportive community of emotionally attached stakeholders that would be the envy of any Social Media Manager. Consistency: Communicating with your constituents on a set schedule keeps your community engaged and forces you to create content, even when you feel you don''t have time to spare.