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The Lodging Resource Newsletter is out, Issue #4, August 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Chef Forfeng

In this issue, more helpful free applications, social media tutorials and training articles, a terrific article about 7 questions every social media strategy must be able to answer and more! http://www.forfengdesigns.com/newsletters/id4.htm To subscribe to future issues please visit http://www.forfengdesigns.com/newsletters/ (the newsletter is … Continue reading →

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The Lodging Resource Newsletter is out, Issue #3, July 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Chef Forfeng

In this issue, some helpful free applications, social media tutorials and training articles, a terrific article about bed bugs and more!  http://www.forfengdesigns.com/newsletters/id2.htm  To subscribe to future issues please visit http://www.forfengdesigns.com/newsletters/ (the newsletter is a double opt in, so please make sure … Continue reading →

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How to find and target potential guests on twitter

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Chef Forfeng

A frequently asked question by inns is, “How do I find potential guests on twitter?” Here’s one of the better ways I have found to find users that are interested in Bed and Breakfasts, and to carry it one step … Continue reading →

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Foodily, a New Recipe Site that Bed and Breakfasts should get their blogs listed on

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Chef Forfeng

A  recent Mashable article: Recipe Search Engine Gives Any Recipe a Nutrition Label for a fairly new site called Foodily: http://foodily.com/ may be of interest to Bed and Breakfasts. From Mashable: “You could plug each ingredient into the USDA’s national nutrient … Continue reading →

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15 QR code ideas for Bed and Breakfasts

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Chef Forfeng

Why should B&Bs take advantage of QR codes? They are free to make and free to use. You can print them yourself on paper or labels Once they are made you don’t have to update them, just create new ones … Continue reading →

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Restaurants need to come out of the Dark Ages

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Chef Forfeng

One of the most common phrases to come out of a Chef’s or Restaurant Owner’s mouth, is “I don’t have time!” Let’s totally forget social media and social media marketing for a moment. Let’s just address review sites. Yelp, Tripadvisor … Continue reading →

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Open Mouth insert Anti-Gluten Free Comment Here

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Chef Forfeng

Or (As a restaurant owner a prime example of why you should be monitoring your brand) I became aware of this a few days ago when I saw a tweet posted by a B&B twitter friend of mine linking to an … Continue reading →

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