Goodbye Google Plus

Goodbye Google Plus!

The Big G was too embarrassed by yet another social network failure to flip the switch on their failing product Google Plus. They instead chose to strip it for parts after having inserted it into numerous other services. That unwinding was difficult…
Kerry Rego Consulting Google Street View

The Most Powerful Social Media Action To Take

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If you only do one thing…. One of the smallest actions you can take that will have the biggest impact on the success of your business is to claim your Google My Business listing. What is that? It's the address and information that Google…
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Access Google Maps With No Internet Signal

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Have you ever been traveling, using your map for directions, and lost internet signal? You can still get guidance via Google Maps if you turn it on before you lose your internet and it will still get you where you need to go. Completely turn…

How to Opt Out of The New Gmail Inbox

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Are you frustrated with the new Gmail inbox with category tabs? I was until I discovered the minor setting that changes it back and I wanted to share it with you. I have multiple email addresses that all use Gmail as the provider. One of my…
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Social Contacts Info Right in Gmail

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I tested out the Rapportive add-on for my Gmail boxes today. The description on their site is "get rich contact profiles right inside Gmail" and that's accurate. You hook up your Facebook or LinkedIn to see the contact information of the person…
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Tools for Monitoring Your Reputation

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We have always talked about each other, it's human nature. The difference is now that the internet is involved, our words can last forever. Disparaging remarks can damage a hard earned reputation. It is recommended that individuals and businesses…
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Google is Killing Their Best Product

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Google has managed to kill their best product with a variety of changes they've made within the last few weeks. They introduced Google Search + Your World, a tool that when you use their search engine, you have the option of seeing what your…
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Social Media Advice in 30 Seconds: Claim Your Google My Business Page!

  Sometimes I only get 30 seconds with a business owner. What piece of information do I share that will have the most impact on their business? "If you do nothing else, claim your Google My Business page!" Why? The web (and our customers)…