This new trend of geolocation through social media is something that even a young whippersnapper like me is having trouble understanding. Names like Foursquare and Loopt are becoming more and more common buzz words in regards to the next platform of social media. Even Twitter and Google Buzz now have geotracking capabilities. So what does this mean for small businesses? As Bob Reed mentions, “…businesses are going to have to be search engine optimized, social media optimized, and geographically optimized.” Check out the full article from Mashable and the American Express OPEN Forum, HOW TO: Make Your Small Business Geolocation-Ready, to see how this fad can help your business. 

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