Top Social Media, Video and Search Sites

September 14, 2010

Here are some interesting statistics I picked up from the latest Etourism Conference in Auckland Aug 31-1st Sep. The below information shows the top Social Media, Video and Search Sites in the world.

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7 TIPS to Kick-start Social Media in Your Business

July 25, 2010

If the term ‘Social Media’ is relatively new to you, then you may have not yet pondered the benefits of promoting your business by using this media. To find out whether social media marketing is going to work well your business it’s really quite simple, I have just two questions for you to answer:

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The Rise of Social Media Within New Zealand Agricultural Businesses

July 21, 2010

The statistics say it all; Social Media is here to stay… But hang on, what about New Zealand agricultural businesses?

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How To Make Twitter Work For Your Business

July 19, 2010

Sure, plenty of people are using Twitter, but it’s not working for everyone. Is Twitter for your business? This article is packed with practical tips and advice that will let you decide whether it or not…

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Is a Website Necessary For Your Business?

June 20, 2010

There are hundreds of new online applications, allowing us to create an an online presence for our business, so why have a website? This article will answer this question for you and maybe even save you some cash…

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Is Facebook For Your Business?

June 11, 2010

Learn how to use Facebook to grow you business effectively. This article features practical tips and real-life examples of companies that are using Facebook successfully.

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Free Wireless Hotspots for New Zealand

May 30, 2010

Having wireless hotspots would allow the use of social media marketing to work even better for New Zealand Tourism Businesses. This article looks at whether having a public toilet or a wireless hotspot would be better for your town…

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Climbing Aoraki – Mount Cook, New Zealand

December 22, 2009

I climbed Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain for Arthritis New Zealand in December 2009. Read about the whole climb, (all 22 hours non-stop of it!) here…

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Social Media in YOUR Business

December 19, 2009

Social Networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are becoming the global ‘hangout’ lines of this era.  They are welcoming and intriguing and a powerful communication tool.  Learning just how to use them wisely for marketing can increase your business profile.  So, how can you use social media marketing to benefit your business?  By knowing [...]

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Training from Mueller Hut – Mount Cook National Park

November 19, 2009

I was in training for Aoraki, Mount Cook – New Zealand’s highest peak. If I passed the training with my Mountain Guide Dave McKinley then he would be happy to give me a crack at Cook! It was perfect weather, very hot and those plastic boots just make it hotter..

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