How to: Set Up a Google Alert
Even if you’re not “tech savvy” you can follow these simple steps to set up a “Google Alert” for your property and monitor any media coverage you may get. You can also set up a separate alert for your name (for those of you involved in activities outside of the camping world, such as serving on local boards or commissions). You may also want to set up something for Michigan camping in general, which helps you keep on top of coverage for the industry itself (which is what I do).
For those of you who haven’t done this…here’s a quick “how to” for you…I suggest you print this off instead of having to jump between this message and the Google screen.
1. Go to www.google.com
2. Click on “News”
3. Click on “News Alerts” on the left hand column
4. Type the name of your campground in quotes (“Campground ABC”) in the Search Items box
(you might set up multiple alerts, especially if your name is often printed in different ways).
5. Select “Comprehensive” as the type of alert you would like to receive (meaning that you’ll get news alerts as well as searches from blogs and other sites).
6. Select how often you want to receive your alerts (I ask for them “as-it-happens” so I’m always on top of things)
7. Enter your email address.
8. Wait for Google to send you an email confirmation, then follow the link to validate your request
If you have any questions…just let me know and I’ll walk you through it.
Safe Travels!
Dianna Stampfler
Promote Michigan
Dianna@PromoteMichigan.com
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