Gettin Geeky Episode #49 Creating Google Tracks

November 19, 2010 12:49 am
Gettin Geeky Episode #49 Creating Google Tracks In business we can learn a lot from watching how teens and young adults have been leaving Google tracks all over town. Make sure your online business activities, whether sending out tweets, blogging, posting videos and more, all lead customers to your door.

Mobile Dependency

September 30, 2010 2:10 pm
Technology speaker, Gina Schreck, Social Media for business, mobile technologyI left home to go pick up the Schrecklet from school the other day and after leaving our neighborhood, I realized I left my purse at home. Without any hesitation I kept driving…without my license…without my credit cards…without my lipstick! It is a one hour round trip and I knew I wasn’t planning on …

GRAB YOUR KIDS & SMALL PETS: Smart Phones Take Over the World

September 23, 2010 2:51 pm
Gina Schreck, gadgets, technology speaker, technology business, conference speakerLast night as I drove home from the airport, I got to thinking how many gizmos and gadgets I had sitting in a pile (my new tech museum) in my office that were now rendered useless because of my phone!  Just eight short months ago, the new Google phone entered my life and at the… View Article

Social Sharing: Important Trend or Evil Plan to Take My Crown?

August 26, 2010 3:31 am
Technology expert, social media for business“I’m watching Biggest Loser.  I joined a local kickboxing class this week and will try to lose weight with these contestants!” “Eating at my favorite deli for lunch- the best egg salad sandwiches in the world!” “Anything by SEAL is a favorite song” People want to share their life experiences with other people.  Whether they… View Article

Can Geolocation Tools Work for a Service Business?

April 24, 2010 11:45 am
If you have a brick and mortar business you can immediately see how these so-called games can be of use. You allow people to find your location, encourage them to come back often and you collect some data to see habits of those who are checking in. Small businesses can create their own card-less loyalty programs by offering discounts to those that check in often, and “valuable prizes” going to the Mayors,” but what about those of us who have a service to sell. Are geolocation tools for those of us who have chosen to forego the brick and mortar model?