Watch a flooring company with no social media presence grow before your eyes

I’ve been contracted to work with Stradwick’s Carpet One Floor & Home in Mississauga, Ontario GTA, to build and monitor their Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, web and blog presences… and it’s working quite well

It’s not a mystery that it’s working out so well because I’ve been doing this for nearly 15 years and most of that time in the flooring industry.

Check their website and other links here:

http://www.carpetonegta.ca


http://mississaugacarpettoronto.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/mohawk-carpet-sales-in-mississauga-gta/


http://twitter.com/carpetonegta

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More on the way, but I had to squeeze this post into the two free minutes I had this morning.
All the best,

Chris

Establishing a social media presence for a physical therapy clinic

There are certain fields still playing catch-up online, making it less of a challenge to stand out (in a good way). This one is more than another day at the office, however, because it’s for my wife’s physical therapy practice – Premiere Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation – in the Metro Washington DC area. To put it simply… it’s an absolute blast!

Starting with a short, easy-to-remember url like PTMaryland.com, we’re ramping up @PremierePT on Twitter, her Facebook page, LinkedIn presence and YouTube channel.

Granted, each presence is simple (now), but they are all growing a little bit every day relative to content and optimization.  I’m just using this post as an opportunity to provide insight into the steps.

For a unique tour, check out my online Prezi demo.

All the best,

Chris

Social Media book release: The Social Media Equation – Get Your Team Involved & Use The “Big 4″ To Bring Your Brick-And-Mortar Business To The Next Level

Know what people are saying about you online… even if you’re not saying anything?
Would you like to?
Or, have you heard so much about “social media” but are afraid to jump in because you may give a competitor valuable information?
This is where solid business meets Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and blogs.
It’s also full of advice and each chapter comes with an Action Plan for each platform.
The Action Plans are packed with immediate-action tips to keep you from looking like a beginner, even if you are.
They’re also written from the perspective of an executive who has been successful in off-line businesses, but used the internet to augment lead generation.

One tip could save you or make you thousands… or help you combat cyber-squatting and other brand-damaging internet iniquities.
But the key to this book is that it gives you helpful advice to get your team involved and buying in to the concept.
Because if they don’t come along for the ride, you won’t enjoy it nearly as much as you could.

Click the image to order and you will be able to download it immediately. As updates hit, you will receive them automatically. You will also have access to my exclusive newsletter… and this is the only way to get access to it.

All the best,

Chris

Seesmic Desktop2 is out, loaded with Plug-ins & working well

What makes me happy?

Well, there’s more that makes me smile than that cute little guy, but he’s one heck of a social media powerhouse.
Looks can be deceiving.
It’s kind of like getting beat up by a little guy, but that’s a different story
What does Seesmic Desktop2 do? I can check and post to all my accounts from Facebook to Twitter to LinkedIn…. and here’s a quick, cropped screen shot:

Notice the “thanks” from @Loic.
You’re welcome, mon amis.
To get Seesmic Desktop2, click here. You’ll need the latest Silverlight from Microsoft, and let me know how it works for you!

All the best,

Chris
@webmindset