Category Archives: Google

Foursquare’s New Election App vs Google’s Election Tool

With the 2012 Election drawing near, social media is where users are going to discuss last minute topics, learn about any updates and see what their peers’ views are. So some social media platforms are making adjustments and creating new features that bring attention to themselves during this election process. Foursquare seems to lead the [...]

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The Perks of Google Places for Small Businesses

Raise your hand if you use Google to find the location of a business! Who doesn’t? It’s quick and easy and provides you with an endless list of businesses around your location that either include the one you’re looking for or others that are similar. Now put yourself in the shoes of someone that owns [...]

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Should Your Business trade in Dropbox for Google Drive?

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We pride ourselves at StringCan Interactive in staying ahead of the innovation curve.  When news came out about Google Drive – Google’s upgrade of Google Docs and the rumored Dropbox killer – we were buzzing about it in our office and sharing their launch video as a great example of a promotional video. However, StringCan [...]

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7 Engagement Guidelines To Turn Facebook Likes Into Leads

Social Media ROI can be a tough thing to break down in terms of monetary value. Sure having a lot of fans on Facebook is great, but what does it mean for your business if they aren’t converting into leads? As with nearly anything, your business will get out what it puts in. Passion and [...]

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How Blogs Can Improve or Hurt Your Website’s Engagement and SEO

It’s no secret that blogs can be a powerful component to your digital marketing strategy for growing your website and connecting with users. However, while blogs can offer a wealth of resources for your website, they can also be a double-edged sword. Knowing how to get the most value out of your blog is a [...]

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