Get ahead of the rest and claim your name

Once you have decided to start using social media tools it can be very demotivating to discover that your desired username is already taken. You are left thinking of a perfect alternative and that is no easy task. Securing your company (personal) brand across the social web can be a huge task but it might just be worth the extra effort.

Mashable has a list of 7 services to help you find and claim your name on the web, well worth a read. While you might not be sure which social media website is the right one for you, I suggest you go ahead and claim your username before someone else does, it could just save you the extra headache of rethinking your online presence.

50 Power Twitter Tips

Chris Brogan’s 50 Power Twitter tips, read the blog post on his blog and of course it is a fantastic resource for more social media tips.

Reach new customers, add your business to Google Maps

Use Google Places to create your free listing. When potential customers search Maps for local information, they’ll find your business: your address, hours of operation, even photos of your storefront or products. It’s easy, free, and you don’t need a website of your own. via: Google Places

More and more people are using Google Maps every day. You can add your business to Google Maps by signing into Google Places with your Google Account. If you don’t have a Google Account then you can make on in a couple of minutes. By adding your business you will increase your visibility to be found. While mobile internet will only continue to increase it makes sense to already be easy to find.