hyperlocal 101

Dan, thanks for doing this interview with me. Can you share a little bit about the inspiration that went into creating YourLocalBlog.com? The genesis of the concept for YourLocalBlog came about in late March 2008 when I realized there were no blog networks designed specifically for hyperlocal content. There were local blog directories, and plenty [...]

This is a sample of a local tweet campaign that I worked up the other day. Using the site TweetLater.com I have scheduled the tweets to go out at fifteen minute intervals. In total it took me about 15 minutes to write the tweets. The trick was that I sat down and listened to the [...]

Chris Jones is the TV Crime reporter for CBS affiliate KUTV-2 in Salt Lake City. He’s been involved in the business for more than a decade and has developed a good local following and credibility with his viewers. Now he is taking the next step forward. Chris has created and launched his own micro news [...]

The hyperlocal drill down is underway and a number of twitter directories are quickly moving to cover the hyperlocal realm. Here is a listing of some new services which will help you tweet hyperlocal and stay connected in real time with the hyperlocal beat in your tweethood.. or tree. If you read my blog Five [...]