Thanks for the question. I hear ya…..the list of questions does seem never ending :). As for Foursquare, I think we have yet to see all the benefits small businesses can receive from using Foursquare. I know here in Vancouver, many coffee shops and restaurants don't even know what I'm talking about when I ask if they have a Foursquare promotion.

However, that being said, the ones that do are really grabbing my attention. And, in doing so, have converted me into a regular customer. Blenz Coffee is one of them…check out their social promotions: http://blenzcommunity.com/?page_id=46

Of course, Mashable is always a great resource for social media information. Check out the articles on this page: http://mashable.com/?s=foursquare

I would always recommend securing your name across multiple platforms, but as for which ones you should engage in, that is really dependent on identifying where your target audience is, listening to conversations and knowing where your time will be best served. So, yes, fewer sites is better as you'll be able to focus your efforts and put in the time required to build relationships.

Another resources you might want to check out is my Social Media Interview series (http://www.socialconnectblueprint.com/tag/socia…). One of the questions I ask every guest is “What advice would you give to those just starting out in social media”. There is a wide range of responses and, as you mentioned, it's always nice to hear others thoughts & opinions! :)

Sorry for the confusion. I resent you the link.

Let me know that it worked. I'd like to help get you rolling!

Trevor

Coach Freddie… Freddie Cecchini

Thanks to all of those that attended! Reid had a ton of great info in his presentation and we will be doing more live coaching with him in the near future. So, stay tuned!