What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself. - abraham lincoln

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Two really good posts at Duct Tape Marketing and On Start Ups this week. The posts are not really related unless you think of them in terms of location and visibility for your business.

Dharmesh Shah at On Start Ups blogged about his efforts to bid on a Twitter account. He was the highest bidder at the time he wrote the article. He argues that his bid makes sense as he is buying a digital asset. The account has 1,600 followers. Once it is his "place," he can change the account name. Is this fair? Is it a good idea? The comments that follow are on both sides of the issue.

John Jantsch at Duct Tape gives a quick tutorial about adding video to your Google Maps (Local) business profile. If your business does not have a profile on Google, now is a good time to get one. The profile is free and the site allows a great amount of detail.
With the addition of video, your business gets free visibility.