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Top 10 Chicago Bars & Clubs on Twitter

2011-06-13T08:27:00.000-07:00

Over 150 Bars & Clubs in Chicago are active on Twitter.

The Free EyesAndFeet application has all the details!

Here are the top 10 (based on number of followers), along with a summary of what they do that's unique and beyond special offers and greetings on special occasions. And no, we haven't included the big chains in this analysis - so there you have it, all independent establishments!

Read on...to get some ideas on how you could engage with your followers.

Congratulations to these Twitter rock stars:

#10 @Market_Bar- 1,790* Followers

Re-tweeting what your happy customers told you is the easiest and best way to market yourself.

#9 @SmallBarDst - 1,996* Followers

Mentioning conversations that feature competing businesses is always a good way to communicate how open, and confident you are.

#8 @BuddyGuys - 2,155* Followers

Notifications, notifications and more notifications fills the twitter page of this legendary Bar! Obviously it works - they have 2155 followers.

#7 @RedHeadPianoBar- 2,206* Followers

Another local business using Constant Contact, clearly shows that integrating your Email Marketing campaign and your Social Media needs is a smart way to go forward.

#6 @EnclaveChicago- 2,405* Followers

Tweeting personally to your customers on their B'day is an awesome way to show customer loyalty.

#5 @UncleFattys- 2,467* Followers

Uncle Fattys certainly knows their customers' sweet spot - with offers like this, who can resist!

#4 @MetroBrewing - 3,261* Followers

Quirky nuggets about your business gives your business a personality and helps customers relate to it.

#3 @Lockdownbar - 3,983* Followers

This bar keeps reminding people about all its specials at regular intervals. Surely, at some time, you'll give in to the temptation!

#2 @PieceChicago- 4,680* Followers

Putting interesting pictures on your planned event instead of stating it in text is a good way to get your followers to engage with your tweets. Eg: http://twitpic.com/58uag7

#1 @LincolnHall- 5,115* Followers

Telling your customers about tonight's events is one thing...but tweeting about it with @mention of who is coming conveys "red carpet".

With over 5000 followers Lincoln Hall is the Number 1 tweeting champion amongst Chicagos Clubs!

Check out Eyes And Feet for more.

*Followers as of 14th June 2011

Top 10 Seattle Restaurants on twitter

2011-06-10T03:23:00.000-07:00

Over 900 Restaurants & Cafes in Seattle are active on Twitter.

The Free EyesAndFeet application has all the details!

Here are the top 10 (based on number of followers), along with a summary of what they do that's unique and beyond special offers and greetings on special occasions. And no, we haven't included the big chains (McDonalds, Starbucks, etc) in this analysis - so there you have it, all independent establishments!

Read on...to get some ideas on how you could engage with your followers.

Congratulations to these Twitter rock stars:

#10 @Pagliaccipizza- 3,452* Followers

This popular pizzeria is 10th on our list of top 10 Social Restaurants on twitter. Twitter is the perfect place to invite your customers over for a special events like "Learn how to toss a Pizza - for Kids".

#9 @DelanceySeattle- 4,201* Followers

Your most popular dish is out of stock? No Problem. Tweet about it and make your customers want more it!

#8 @Canlis- 4,378* Followers

This unique Seattle dining destination has the right blend of quick replies, interesting tweets, and pictures from their restaurant. No wonder they were earlier nominated for The Seattle Web Awards!

#7 @BlackPearlSEA- 4,428* Followers

This Chinese restaurant not only provides authentic Chinese food on your plates, but also provides nice advice to its followers - Chinese fortune cookie style, like this one:

#6 @Mollymoon- 4,952* Followers

If you own a mobile restaurant, then twitter is just perfect to let your customers know where you are, and what's up, so they can swing by for a quick bite.

#5 @Curb_Cuisine- 6,108* Followers

Retweet interesting posts by your customers and share the love on twitter to make your happy customers happier - & hungrier for your food.

#4 @CupcakeRoyale- 6,416* Followers

It is summer time and this Royal Cupcake start their summer royally on twitter with new Raspberry Rhubard Cupcake offer.

#3 @skilletstfood- 6,496* Followers

Need a new spot for your mobile restaurant? Just tweet about it and let your customers decide where they want to see you next. What better way to tell customers that their opinions matter.

#2 @trophycupcakes- 6,761* Followers

Even their twitter wallpaper design looks delicious. With quirky tweets around celebrations like father's day, they ensure their followers knows about specials they're cooking up - like this one: http://twitpic.com/597wy7

#1 @tidbitbistro- 18,486* Followers

Wow! With more than 18,000 followers on twitter this Italian restaurant is the ultimate twitter rock star. They seem to have everything from Happy Hour Specials to pictures from their restaurant and their speciality "Tidbit of the Day" where they give out interesting information - with an italian twist.

Check out Eyes And Feet for more.

*Followers as of 10th June 2011

The Social Media Revolution 2011

2011-06-10T03:06:00.000-07:00

"We don't have choice on whether to DO Social Media, the question is how well we DO it."

- Erik Qualman

Top 10 Miami Restaurants on Twitter

2011-06-06T23:47:00.000-07:00

Here are 10 (based on number of followers) Restaurants & Cafes that do their social media in style. We've also provided a brief summary of our take on what they do that's different - beyond typical 'special offers' on Valentines Day. Want to know more about local businesses rocking social media in your own neighborhood ?

The Free EyesAndFeet application has the details.

PS: We haven't included the big chains (Like McDonalds, Starbucks...) in this list - it just wouldn't be fair - or interesting for that matter. So there you have it: all independent establishments!

Read on...to get some ideas on how you could engage with your followers.

And...Congratulations to these Twitter Rock Stars from Miami:

#10 @SweetnessBakes- 1,076* Followers

Want to decide on a new addition to your Menu? Just ask your followers on twitter like this Miami bakery does with its tweets.

#9 @YellowTwiter- 1,668* Followers

The Yellow Submarine burger & hotdog place always supports their home team with questions and posts relating to the games.

#8 @SugarCaneRawBar- 1,726* Followers

Quirky tweets are always more interesting to read, and also they are more likely to be clicked on, as intriguing tweets like: "What is the Truffled Toad in the Hole" illustrate.

#7 @LatinHouseGrill- 2,007* Followers

Yummy recipes straight from your kitchen is a nice way to engage with hungry people. The Latin Grill House picks up several of their speciality dishes and posts them on twitter.

Example: http://fb.me/HJfEqo8X

#6 @2GirlsnCupcake- 2,171* Followers

Being part of a community is always helpful to get new connections on twitter. 2 Girls and Cupcake post interesting information and also connect with other cupcake businesses like @KarasCupcake

#5 @MrYumMiami - 2,313* Followers

You don't need to wait for Memorial day or Games night to wish your customers on twitter. A Friday wish with an invitation to Sushi & Cold Sake can be a potent combination.

#4 @LaCamaronera- 3,430* Followers

Being part of interesting events like the Great Food Truck Race is always an advantage - for businesses to tweet about. Needless to say, this also keeps followers' interest high.

#3 @MsCheezious- 3,437* Followers

Polite and speedy replies to their customers' tweets make this Miami Cheese Comfort food truck a hit on twitter.

#2 @vocellipizzaNMB- 4,026* Followers

They mean business in most of their tweets with mention of their phone number and web address. And hey, it seems to work!

#1 @Latinburger - 5,790* Followers

In twitter SIZE does matter and this Latin Burger joint knows just that with interesting tweets and treats at regular intervals throughout the day.

Its almost like they have a machine working for their twitter id churning those tweets as fast as their fast food burgers. This, and presumably great burgers - makes them Miami's Numero Uno Tweeting champion.

Check out Eyes And Feet for more.

*Followers as of 7th June 2011

InfoGraphic on Small Businesses Social Media Habits

2011-06-02T08:08:00.000-07:00

We came across a nice Infographic by Webs.com; it covers the social media habits of small businesses. Considering that we 'cover' the social media habits of over 152,000 local businesses, we obviously found this InfoGraphic interesting. Check it out...

Source - http://blog.webs.com/2011/05/26/small-business-stats-social-media-will-grow-in-2011-infographic/

Top Las Vegas Spas & Salons on Twitter

2011-05-31T22:42:00.000-07:00

Here are the top Spas & Salons in Las Vegas that do their social media in style. We've also provided a brief summary of our take on what they do, that's different - beyond the regular special offers and greetings on Bad Hair Day.

Want to know more about local businesses rocking social media in your own neighborhood? The Free EyesAndFeet application has the details.

PS: we haven't included the big chains (Supercuts, GreatClips, etc) in this list - it just wouldn't be fair.

Read on...to get some ideas on how you could engage with your followers - in hair raising ways.

Congratulations to these Twitter rock stars:

@hypnoticsalon - 35* Followers

Many of their tweets leap off their facebook posts - like this one: http://fb.me/Nfftqr15

One glitch though we that we noticed in some of their posts is that, they just give the links and don't say anything about it. This may not be a nice idea on twitter!

@Hillarysalon - 39* Followers

Interesting news around the business establishment is always a great way to

engage with your customers. Although in twitter numbers, 39 seems like a small number we feel that this salon will grow fast!

@superstartans - 525* Followers

With a steady flow of specials, offers & replies this Las Vegas Super Star tanning salon is the top individual Spa & Salon on twitter. Like Hypnotic Salon, many of their posts springboard off Facebook.

Check out Eyes And Feet for more.

*Followers as of 1st June 2010

Top 10 Boston Bars & Clubs on Twitter

2011-05-24T18:35:00.000-07:00

Here are 10 (based on number of followers) Bars & Clubs in Boston that do their social media in style. We've also provided a brief summary of our take on what they do that's different - beyond the regular special offers and greetings on Mother's Day. Want to know more about local businesses rocking social media in your own neighborhood ? The Free EyesAndFeet application has the details.

PS: we haven't included the big chains in this list - it just wouldn't be fair - or interesting for that matter. So there you have it: all independent establishments!

Read on...to get some ideas on how you could engage with your followers.

And...Congratulations to these Twitter Rock Stars:

#10 @Tremont647 - 1030* Followers

A tight bond between your Email, Blog & Social Media campaign is always a great strength #constantcontact.

#9 @redskyboston - 1164* Followers

Specials & More specials in their tweets.

#8 @goodlifebar - 1181* Followers

Twitter is the easiest free platform to spread news about your events , and that's a great way to ramp up followers - hopefully, following you into your bar.

#7 @coppaboston - 1238* Followers

Yummy tweets and fiery comments mentioning many of their interesting cocktails comprise many of the tweets from this Boston bar.

#6 @bucentral - 1260* Followers

Most people struggle with using #Hashtags effectively. But this Boston BU Central bar seems to have figured it out pretty well - with tags such as #undergroundmusicfest

#5 @TheGreatestBar - 1420* Followers

Ask questions and you will get responses on twitter. The Greatest bar have a nice balance of replies and tweets that helps keep their conversations ticking.

#4 @thelansdowne - 2481* Followers

UEFA Semifinal? The Lansdowne's followers probably know where they need to head out to!

#3 @ESKDboston - 2468* Followers

"@" mentions is always a nice way to appreciate group of people and make useful connections on twitter. This Boston bar spreads the word with tweets like the one below:

#2 @ParadiseRockClb - 3298* Followers

This rock club has some rocking promos for their events with timely tweets to pull in the numbers.

#1 @JerryRemysGrill - 27,176* Followers

Follow and follow the ones who follow. This Boston Grill house follows as many people that follow them on twitter. They follow about 27,399 people! This and some "sporty tweets" makes them Bostons No.1 tweeter.

Check out Eyes And Feet for more on local business' social media in YOUR neighborhood.

*Followers as of 24th May 2010

Top 10 San Francisco Restaurants on twitter

2011-05-20T03:44:00.000-07:00

Over 2800 Restaurants & Cafes in San Francisco are active on Twitter...

Who's doing what - in your neighborhood? The Free EyesAndFeet application has all the details!

Here are the top 10 (based on number of followers) restaurants that tweet, along with a summary of what they do that's unique and beyond special offers and greetings on special occasions. And just to keep it fair, we haven't included the big chains (McDonalds, Starbucks, etc) in this analysis - so there you have it, all independent establishments!

Read on...to get some ideas on how you could engage with your followers.

PS: Interestingly, #4 & #2 seem to use @constantcontact email marketing software - indicating a tight integration between their email marketing & social media efforts. Way to go.

Congratulations to these Twitter rock stars:

#10 @senorsisig - 3635* Followers

Established only in 2010, this Filipino eatery has risen very fast to reach more than 3600 followers. They tweet often about their events, specials, current location & also use hashtags rather well.

#9 @RN74 - 3903* Followers

This high end restaurant and wine bar not only tweets about what happening in its own business, but also leverages current happenings in their tweets (The Hangover - 2, for example).

#8 @lunaparksf - 4546* Followers

The Luna Park Restaurant is proof that it pays to keep your social media strategy simple and interconnected. They put up events on Facebook & tweet about them on twitter.

#7 @sightglass - 5131* Followers

An interesting Tweet-a-day keeps your followers happy. Slightglass' tweets are a mix of events, pictures and quirky tweets like the one below.

#6 @boccalone - 5322* Followers

This restaurant smells like ham in most of its tweets! With interesting pictures and posts they have their twitter strategy - well thought and hand crafted.

#5 @AdoboHobo - 5614* Followers

In twitter it's all about connections. Adobo Hobo tries to stay abreast with customers and other businesses - with tweets mentioning them such as the one below:

#4 @yoshisjazz - 6200* Followers

Miles Davis' 85th Birthday? A good excuse to head out to Yoshis. Interesting Jazz events (like http://conta.cc/iJF5xB) are a cornerstone of their tweet content.

#3 @21stamendment - 9600* Followers

Sometimes, it's not what you say, but how you say it that matters! The 21st Amendement uses twitter for the same things most local businesses do, but their tweets have a nice way of engaging people, as the tweet below shows.

#2 @CafeGratitude - 16401* Followers

They seem to want to teach the world what Gratitude really means through their interesting "tweet-series", The Self Examiner Weekly : http://conta.cc/mDBLxN

#1 @humphryslocombe - 315,661* Followers

Wow! Though it's not always about numbers, with more than 300 thousand followers, this ice cream place rocks on twitter. Besides mentioning their interesting flavors on offer, they do 'the usual' - reply promptly and announce specials & events at regular intervals. Kudos to San Francisco's No: 1 eatery on Twitter.

Check out Eyes And Feet for more on local business' social media in YOUR neighborhood.

*Followers as of 20th May 2010

Top 5 Los Angeles Spas & Salons on Twitter

2011-05-17T11:54:00.000-07:00

Here are 5 (based on number of followers) Spas & Salons in LA that do their social media in style. We've also provided a brief summary of our take on what they do, that's different - beyond the regular special offers and greetings on Mother's Day.

Want to know more about local businesses rocking social media in your own neighborhood?. The Free EyesAndFeet application has all the details.

PS: we haven't included the big chains (Supercuts, GreatClips, etc) in this list - it just wouldn't be fair - or interesting for that matter. So there you have it: all independent establishments!

Read on...to get some ideas on how you could engage with your followers - in hair raising ways.

And...Congratulations to these Twitter Rock Stars:

#5 @CenturyDaySpa - 118* Followers

FRIDAY FUN DAY!!! This Korean Day Spa pampers its customers on Twitter with interesting content and videos like this one: http://fb.me/12jI985gE.

#4 @TheParlouron3rd - 224

* Followers

Have more than 140 Characters to say? Simply write a blog post & tweet about it. That's exactly what this fancy Hollywood Salon does often - tweeting links to their blog posts.

#3 @EssensualsLA - 424

* Followers

It's mostly business here. With most tweets conveniently listing their phone number, we're sure they have their phones ringing often. Hollywood, new styles, fashionistas - they do it all.

#2 @CocktailWax- 478

* Followers

Tweet about your Events, Offers & Reminders and more importantly tweet about them regularly, the core twitter strategy of this Upbeat LA Salon. Of course, an interesting twitter handle like Cocktailwax helps too!

#1 @BoltBarbers- 546* Followers

What does the Dalai Lama have to do with hair dressing ?

Osama is Dead and you need Shave off your beard ?

It's interesting tweets like these & magical content that makes this LA barber the No: 1 Tweeter in town amongst Spas & Salons

Check out Eyes And Feet for more on local business' social media in YOUR neighborhood.

*Followers as of 17th May 2010