It's still a baby, but Nika Bleu's Monterey Bay Insider App has had a good review.   You can download it free from the iTunes store by searching for Monterey Bay Insider....

Twitter asks "What are you doing?'  Well...in 140 characters you can do a lot, as this restaurant owner in Milwaukee Wisconsin has proved.  watch this brief 3 minute video by Chris Brogan (blogging/social marketing genius) for some extremely clever and useful...

Before you think using videos online is not worth the trouble or expense, you may want to reconsider when you discover the many ways online videos can showcase your business in Monterey.  Here are some tips to get you fast-tracked and in the know regarding videos. Use YouTube. Sign up for a free account.  Think YouTube is a hot mess?  In a...

Did you know a little bit of social marketing goes a long, long way?  In addition to conventional marketing methods, it absolutely pays to introduce yourself and your 'brand' in popular social sites.  (Why?  How about millions ov visitors per month?) A great way to learn more is by downloading the Authority Black Book by Jack...

Yahoo Groups is huge.  With over 5 million members, the right message can make all the difference to your associations, and possibly your success. http://www.nikableu.com/are-you-buzzed-yet/ If you are already familiar with Digg and Propeller (AOL's social site) this won't be a stretch.  Yahoo Buzz has just come out of beta and is open...

Yet another valuable Google tool! Google Insights can give marketers more information on what users want online.  A brief overview: Looking to expand your market?  You can type in your product and enter it for different countries (even in other languages, such as "house + casa") and determine popularity. Targeting a...

Why would you care about social bookmarking sites? They are search engines that are people-driven. Some tips to help you get off on the right foot, socially:

Videos are an excellent way to brand your business, and they have never been easier to make.  YouTube is still the largest and has a lot of tutorials to help you get started.  There are other sites that are more organized, however, so don't forget to explore your options. First, use the recommended formats: Video Format: MPEG4 (Divx,...

There are legitimate reasons for busy professionals to take some time for Twitter.

With the proliferation of social networking sites (any number posted here will be outdated by tomorrow; there are hundreds now),  business owners may very well feel stymied on where to begin.  A blog, which is basically sharing with your visitors a more personal side of you and your company, seems manageable but a little time consuming. What...