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5 Google Plus Tips and Chris Brogan

For this week’s episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast I grabbed a few minutes with Chris Brogan. Chris is the founder of Human Business Works, writes and speaks on all things related to social media and is a documented Google Plus fanboy. Chris and I talk about what Google Plus is, what it means, its strong points and weak points and why he has moved a great deal of his own personal networking activity to Google Plus. Have a listen.

Making Your "About" Page Count

When was the last time you updated your business's "About" page?

Businesses Starting to See Value in Social Media

A report released this week from the Small Business Success Index (SBSI) showed that social media adoption by small businesses is, in fact, increasing. Network Solutions and the Center for Excellence in Service at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business sponsored the report and found that over the last year, the number of small businesses using social media has gone from 12 percent to 24 percent.

Are You Having Fun Yet?

Are we having fun yet? As we get older, we often have a tendency to take things much too seriously — yes, I’m guilty. Just watch a bunch of kids play. They’re happy, carefree, make up the rules as they go and they don’t worry about who’s watching. If you own your own business, your choices to mix a little fun in the game are flexible. After all, why do you work for yourself anyway?

Social Media Questions for Businesses to Consider

Should you or shouldn't you use social media for business? It's a topic that to some may feel a little run into the ground. Trust me, I understand. As I've said repeatedly, it depends on what your goals are and other variables. Social media guru Chris Brogan has an interesting post called the "Social Media Decision Tree" with yes and no answers to questions like: