I’m sure you’ve seen the Project Glass video by now. I put it off for awhile, but eventually I had to see what everyone on my Facebook feed was talking about. They all seemed excited. My reaction surprised even myself, as an admitted social media junkie: I was disturbed to the point of horror.
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Why Project Glass Scares Me
Posted by HotelMktgROI under TechnologyFrom http://www.e-marketingassociates.com 4612 days ago
It’s no secret that when you stay in a five-star resort or even just a budget motel, someone had to have spent a lot of time and money on how it looks. It’s not an accident that the circa 1980 flowery comforter matches the abstract painting hanging above your bed. Or that the towels you dry your ha
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Don’t Fall Victim to Over-Optimization
Posted by HotelMktgROI under Online MarketingFrom http://www.e-marketingassociates.com 4614 days ago
According to a new announcement made by Google’s SEO guru, Matt Cutts, there will be a regulation on sites that are considered ‘over-optimized.’ This latest algorithm update is designed to penalize sites that are potentially using black hat SEO tactics to stay ahead of their competition.
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Streamline Your Customer Service with Tello & Square
Posted by HotelMktgROI under Customer ServiceFrom http://www.e-marketingassociates.com 4619 days ago
Technology has been streamlining store processes for over a decade now, from cell phones to self-checkout machines to tablets. Each device is created with the goal of making purchases quicker and easier in order to provide excellent customer service. Tello and Pay by Name by Square are two tools th
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Google Analytics Goes Social
Posted by HotelMktgROI under Social MediaFrom http://www.e-marketingassociates.com 4620 days ago
Most of us know social media is important to stay ahead in the competitive world of online marketing but were not always sure how important. No matter what type of business you have the chances are you have a Facebook and Twitter account set up for your business. Return on investment has been for t
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Online Tools Guarantee Hotel Guests the Lowest Rates
Posted by HotelMktgROI under Social MediaFrom http://www.e-marketingassociates.com 4626 days ago
It can be daunting to book hotels in a city you’re unfamiliar with: how can you be sure you’re getting the best deal? Luckily, new tools are coming out every week to help out travelers. In the past, we’ve covered newcomers Flip.to, Backbid and HotelTonight. of the best in finding hotel deals are Ti
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The Rise of Ambient Social Networking
Posted by HotelMktgROI under Social MediaFrom http://www.e-marketingassociates.com 4633 days ago
There’s a new trend in social networking, coined ambient social networking by this year’s South by Southwest conference. It’s been in the works with new technology, gadgets and social networks coming out every day.
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Introducing Facebook Timeline Pages for Small Business
Posted by HotelMktgROI under Social MediaFrom http://www.e-marketingassociates.com 4647 days ago
Finally, Facebook Timeline is coming for Pages. By March 30, all businesses on Facebook will have to switch their pages over to Facebook Timeline. Many brands have started to do so this week, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks and Red Bull. Timeline is a huge change for Facebook, so as a small business
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Plan Your Travel Itinerary with Trippy and TravelMuse
Posted by HotelMktgROI under Social MediaFrom http://www.e-marketingassociates.com 4656 days ago
Yesterday’s travelers were limited to travel agencies, books, brochures and traditional word of mouth for travel advice. Now the entire world is available at your fingertips through websites, online travel agencies and social networks. New social travel sites are popping up every day with different
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How to Respond to a Negative Hotel Review
Posted by HotelMktgROI under Online MarketingFrom http://www.e-marketingassociates.com 4661 days ago
Review sites and social media are tools that all travelers use when looking for hotels to stay in. They are becoming extremely important in today’s travel industry, especially now that OTAs like Kayak are starting to integrate TripAdvisor reviews directly into their searches. In this high-tech worl
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