Where does Social Fit in the realm of Business & Brands? The featured guest +Mark Traphagen has some great insights to share in this area. This is one you should try not to miss. === === #SocialMediaMarketing   #SocialMediaStrategy   #Brands RightStart Websites: Another Small Business Conundrum Mention Social Media around a group of micro/small businesses and you will often get a lot of groans and rolling eyes.  “One more thing to do”... “I tried that, worthless”... “I just don’t get it…” just to name a few responses.  There will often be that one person who thinks social media is the best thing since sliced bread,  (envy alert) and talks about how great it has been for their business.  Often the reason for that is fairly obvious.  Their business type and personality come into play really quickly. Some people and businesses find it a natural fit. So what about the rest of us? Our special guest +Mark Traphagen  is riding in to the rescue with some real, down-to-earth “horse before the cart” style tips and strategies that any type of business will find something they can use to make a more meaningful start, and become more effective in Social Media. About Mark +Mark Traphagen  is Senior Director of Online Marketing for +Stone Temple Consulting  . He assists the executive team in formulating and implementing all online marketing strategy for the Stone Temple brand, as well as being available as needed to consult with Stone Temple clients in areas of his expertise . Mark has a wide reputation as an expert on Google+, and influencer marketing. His stated mission is to help you get seen and heard, to help get a business’s message out and bring in people who want and need what they have to offer. Mark considers his special know-how is in the intersection of social and search. Mark shares his ideas as he writes for a number of top online publications, and is a sought-after speaker for major online marketing conferences which include: MozCon, Pubcon, SMX (Advanced, East, West & Social Media), and SearchExchange. For those that live in the San Diego North County area, the live event is hosted at the +Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. You can register for the event at our Meetup.com event page. http://www.meetup.com/WebTechBusiness/events/219560425/ For all others, click YES or MAYBE to get this event on your calendar and queue. A special thanks to +Oceanside Chamber of Commerce for hosting the venue for the live audience and broadcast,  and  to +Richard Peat-Hanna for his technical assistance. #smallbusinesswebtech   #socialmediaforsmallbusinesses #socialmediamarketing https://plus.google.com/108210288375340023376/posts/WyNakahco18