This morning I had the privilege of being a guest on Lyn Mettler’s show: Social Media Tips for Entrepreneurs.
She kicked off the call with her review of a newer tool: Foursquare. Here’s an excerpt from her blog on the tool:
Could FourSquare be the next social media darling for business? Could Twitter possibly be de-throned? We think so. FourSquare is a location-based application that you run on your smart phone that allows users to “check-in” when they are out and about. Headed to Publix? Check-in. Out with the guys at the neighborhood pub? Check-in. It definitely…read more here: Get FourSquare and Get Busy.
I have to admit, at first, I wasn’t too keen on publicizing my every movement, as if I had a tracking device on me, but I can see the merit of it in some instances. Just wondering, all you “foursquare” users, what has been your experience? Do you like it? Is it worth it? Take a poll here.
I’ll weigh in after 10 days of trying it!
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