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		<title>Spelling mistakes can harm online credibility</title>
		<link>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/29/spelling-mistakes-can-harm-online-credibility/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Cormier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nothing can hurt your credibility more than constantly making spelling mistakes. If you own or manage a company who employs someone who tweets for you or who manages your Facebook page(s), make sure their spelling is decent-to-excellent. Constant spelling mistakes make you look bad. ]]></description>
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		<title>What are QR codes?</title>
		<link>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/27/what-are-qr-codes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Cormier</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download a free QR code reader app to take full advantage of this emerging way of communicating information through smartphones.]]></description>
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		<title>Is HootSuite’s “Insight” tab an invasion of privacy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Cormier</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[HootSuite has introduced a tab in personal profiles called “Insight”. The tab was meant to give you more information about either your account or the account you were following. Unfortunately, it also made information public that you had no intention of providing through your Twitter account. Apparently, HootSuite grabbed information available online (likely matching it to your account address) and automatically linked it to your profile. Make sure you know what's in the Insight tab regarding you. My advice: Opt out immediately or be committed to checking it several time per day. You just never know what will show up.]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t be intimidated by social media</title>
		<link>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/22/dont-be-intimidated-by-social-media/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Cormier</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a company or are an individual who's thinking of starting an online business, a blog, or diving in to the social media sphere, do yourselves a favour: just do it. When people point out mistakes, fix them and move on. The online world is not a place for perfectionists. Typos on websites can be fixed in 10 seconds and no one will ever know the difference, but not having a blog because you're afraid of typos is like not driving a car because it might get a scratch. It's going to happen. Just accept it and move on. You can correct typos and factual errors in a heartbeat - just own up to them.]]></description>
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		<title>Tweapsave: New online coupon service can increase your customer base</title>
		<link>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/21/tweapsave-new-online-coupon-service-can-increase-your-customer-base/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Cormier</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you love coupons for free stuff and discounts - and who doesn't - and you have a computer or an iPhone, then Tweapsave  could be for you! If you're looking to increase your customer base, then using tech-savvy people into your establishment by offering exclusive online savings may give you an edge on the competition!]]></description>
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		<title>Social media-friendly business cards growing in popularity</title>
		<link>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/20/social-media-friendly-business-cards-growing-in-popularity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Cormier</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Using social media links on your business cards is definitely a good idea if you want to appear to be ahead of the game!]]></description>
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		<title>Is the Apple iPhone 4 worth the trouble?</title>
		<link>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/19/is-the-apple-iphone-4-worth-the-trouble/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Cormier</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iPhone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I've never been much of an Apple person, but recently acquired an iPhone 3GS - mostly because of the hype and reviews and because I needed a new device right away and couldn't wait for several weeks in order to get my hands on an iPhone 4. I've only had the 3GS for about 10 days and am getting more and more used to it. So far, so good!]]></description>
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		<title>This week&#8217;s Social Media Matters column</title>
		<link>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/16/this-weeks-social-media-matters-column/</link>
		<comments>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/16/this-weeks-social-media-matters-column/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Cormier</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media Matters]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In this week's Social Media Matters column, I write about the iPhone 4's problems and whether or not consumers should bother waiting for one if they don't already have it. I also write about how social media is impacting traditional business card design.]]></description>
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		<title>Plan a tweetup for your Twitter friends</title>
		<link>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/15/plan-a-tweetup-for-your-twitter-friends/</link>
		<comments>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/15/plan-a-tweetup-for-your-twitter-friends/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:49:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Cormier</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Organize or attend a tweetup in your area and increase the value of your online relationships by meeting in person.]]></description>
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		<title>Consumer research website does the work for you!</title>
		<link>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/14/consumer-research-website-does-the-work-for-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.briancormier.com/2010/07/14/consumer-research-website-does-the-work-for-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Cormier</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Find out which website is my favourite for online consumer product and service reviews. Also, when doing your research, remember to use the keywords "comparisons" and "reviews" in your online consumer-related research.]]></description>
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