How Is Good Content Shared?

How Is Good Content Shared?

“I don’t know what to put on my Facebook page!” We hear this comment frequently from small business owners.  The leader is intrinsically aware that it’s critical for her business to have a social media presence.  Yet, at the same time,...
What Happens In Year One?

What Happens In Year One?

In Fall 2010, NorthAmericaTalk started ThurstonTalk.com.  The site operates in Olympia, Washington – the state capital with a general population of around 250,000 residents and competes with a local newspaper as well as a few ‘buy local’ campaigns...
Why Does Local Matter?

Why Does Local Matter?

Major corporations have attempted to create hyper local content sites around the US.  Most have failed because they are not run by local entrepreneurs who understand the business environment and vibe of the community. Small business owners have choices about where...