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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. This is not just a fad.

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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. to actionable user feedback, "Just went through the demo.

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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. The popularity of the company''s newsletter soon began to grow at a pace that outstripped the MouseDriver''s relatively meager sales. Here''s how they pulled it off. Share and Enjoy.

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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. This is not just a fad.

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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.” Give people a way to follow news around a particular block.

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Should You Blog? (yes, and here’s how …)

Both Sides of the Table

I guess let’s file this under sales & marketing advice. Much of my traffic is through referring websites and/or social media. If you write good content and consistently you’ll build an audience over time. That way people who want to get your blog by RSS and/or email can do so. Some search.

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63 Los Angeles Entrepreneurs To Be Proud Of

SoCal Delicious

Subscribe to RSS. Subscribe to RSS. Team Rubicon unites the unique skills America’s returning veterans offer with the expertise of medical professionals; all while interactively engaging donors through social media. Our Best Interviews Via Email: Monthly. Idea Mensch. where entrepreneurs share their stories.