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Archives for August 21, 2013

Web Maps for WordPress Plugin Connects with ArcGIS Online

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I announced previously in a blog post that Geo Jobe GIS was working on a WordPress plugin for ArcGIS users (Free and Pro versions) that would enable  the integration of ArcGIS Online maps within WordPress blogs.. well, the plugin is now officially here!

This from the plugin page… Quickly and easily search and add interactive maps to your pages and posts with the “Add a Map” button. Designed similar to the familiar “Add Media” button.

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Social Tip – Add an Instagram Competition to Your Event Plans

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Instagram is huge, there’s no question about that. Instagram is also very social and it’s a great way to engage your friends, customers and others. People really enjoy sharing moments they capture and Instagram also has a pretty nice user engagement level so it’s a very worthwhile use of your time. To date I haven’t seen a ton of usage by companies, however, one group in the GeoTech / CAD/surveying space is doing a nice job with it – enter the Faro 3D Documentaztion Conference Instagram competition. The event is encouraging attendees to post pictures to instagram and tag them with the #Faro3D2013 hashtag and share – given that many, if not most, Instagram users also connect their accounts to Twitter this is a great way to encourage socializing and sharing by event attendees.

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10 Map Services Your Business MUST Be Listed in

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You have a business… perhaps a bar, a coffee shop, or maybe a consulting firm. Regardless of the business type, if you have a brick and mortar presence then you need to get your business listed in some of the popular online location-based resources and search tools, particularly so the mobile app user can locate you, and with mobile outselling PCs big time its now even more important than ever to get listed! The following are 10 places you need to be listed:

Google

Google is crucial for your business success online and having a good business listing with Google is also crucial. Get started with Google Places for Business where you can create an account, add your business, enhance your listings with information and photos. Be sure to also get your business a Google G+ place as well! http://www.google.ca/business/placesforbusiness/ or jump directly to add your place http://www.google.com/local/add/businessCenter
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Keep reading the full piece for ideas on getting listed in facebook, Yelp, foursquare, Nokia HERE and more

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