Category Archives: Social Media

Does Twitter Have Marketing Value for Businesses?

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

With the abandonment rate for Twitter, a popular micro-blogging site being between 40 and 60 percent, depending on the source that you reference, it’s obvious that most users don’t get Twitter.  Does this mean that Twitter has no value for the internet marketer? Barry WheelerBarry Wheeler is a blogger, novice SEO, geek and passionate Newfoundlander. Operating several successful websites and online communities, Barry has started exploring … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Social Networking and Social Media For Tourism

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

Social networking and social media has amazing potential for the tourism industry.  Since the collapse of the fisher in the 1990s, living in Newfoundland and Labrador meant finding ways to survive and make a living.  Tourism has become one of the main sources of incomes for many areas. In releasing The Guide to Social Networking and Social Media for Tourism, it is hoped that the tourism industry may … Continue reading →

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Social Networking and Social Media for Tourism

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

In the next several days I will be releasing a new guide detailing how to use social networking and social media for tourism. Newfoundland and Labrador has a major tourism industry.  I am hoping that this guide to social networking and social media will assist travel and tourism operators here to gain a competitive advantage. This guide to social networking and social media for tourism … Continue reading →

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How to Make 2 Million People Hate Your Company

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

Why is it that many companies do not understand the power of social media?  With people having the ability to reach out to millions of people in a relatively short period of time, paying attention to your online reputation as well as having stellar customer service is a key to success in today’s business world.  It is essential that a company be aware of the implications … Continue reading →

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Social Media – Engage Your Users

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

Lately I’ve noticed a trend when I opt to follow someone on several of the social media sites that I use.  Within seconds of adding the person to those that I perceive to have something interesting to read, I start recieving SPAM messages to my inbox.  The extent of their social media activities is nothing more than message after message about how I can extend … Continue reading →

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Humber Motors Ford in Corner Brook Just Doesn’t Get It

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Barry Wheeler

Isn’t a part of being in the service industry providing service?  Well, Humber Motors Ford in Corner Brook, Newfoundland just doesn’t seem to get it.  In fact, I would say that the Ford in general doesn’t get the concept of providing good service. I will apologize in advance for posting what will seem like another “Crappy Ford Ranger” and “Ford Ranger Airbag Problems” article.  This … Continue reading →

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