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ronhuxley

9-13-2009 10:43 AM

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ronhuxley says:

How do you use your blog to build your brand and business? Is it basically a promotional extension of your other marketing efforts or is it your primary medium for getting new referrals? Duct Tape marketing for small business folks has 5 suggestions as part of his series of 5 Things for facebook, twitter, etc.

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