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<p> <b>A clear, super quick, easy-to-understand guide for new Foursquare users </b> </p> <p> </p> <li>Foursquare is a location based social network for mobile devices that incorporates gaming elements <li>With more than 1 million users it is verging on breaking out into the mainstream <li>This is the first book on Foursquare from a major publisher <li>Foursquare currently has iPhone, Android, webOS, Windows Phone 7, and BlackBerry applications</li> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Foursquare is a location based social network that incorporates gaming elements. It is the most popular location-based site of its kind and with more than 1 million users it is verging on mainstream adoption. <b>Sams Teach Yourself Foursquare in 10 Minutes</b> offers straightforward, practical answers for fast results. By working through the 10-minute , you will learn everything you need to know to quickly and easily master the popular location-based social network, Foursquare. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks... "Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice and shortcuts... "Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid problems. <b>Sams Teach Yourself Foursquare in 10 Minutes</b> will provide beginner and experienced users with fast at a glance tips pointing out helpful shortcuts and solutions, cautions to help avoid common Foursquare pitfalls, and is written in a clear easy to understand format. Topics include: " What Foursquare is and how it is different from other social media sites " How to create your account " How to find friends and connect with people you already know " How to earn points, badges, and mayorships " How to use Foursquare on your mobile device " How to have fun with Foursquare " How businesses are using Foursquare " How to maintain your privacy and safety </p>