Foursquare City Guide, is a local search-and-discovery mobile app developed by Foursquare Labs Inc and offers personalized recommendations of places to go near based on users' previous browsing and check-in history.

Foursquare is a social networking service available for smartphones, including the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android. It provides personalized recommendations of places users can visit near based on users' previous browsing and check-in history

To use  Foursquare  on these devices, download the free app. After creating an account, you get to enjoy the app's features that help you discover and share information about businesses and attractions around you. Every time you use Foursquare, you share information about the community to your friends, and this information is used to give recommendations.

• Claim your business. If you have a business, claiming your business on Foursquare is a great way to get started. This will give you control over your business's profile and allow you to add information like your hours of operation, contact information, and photos.
• Check in. Checking in to places on Foursquare is a great way to let your friends and followers know where you are. You can also earn points and badges for checking in, which can be redeemed for rewards.
• Add tips. Tips are a great way to share your thoughts and experiences with other users. You can add tips about places you've been, things you've done, or even things you're looking forward to doing.
• Follow other users. Following other users is a great way to see what they're up to and learn about new places. You can follow users who share your interests, or you can follow users who are in the same area as you.
• Join groups. Groups are a great way to connect with other users who share your interests. You can join groups about specific places, activities, or even just general topics.
• Use Foursquare's social features. Foursquare has a variety of social features that you can use to connect with other users. You can like and comment on tips, send messages to other users, and even start your own group.

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Users have the opportunity to promote local updates using Foursquare. The new feature for sending updates that allow your business to engage with people who previously checked into your location and are close. You can send updates to a Foursquare user’s feed about specials, coupons, deals, announcements, and other relevant information using this feature.

‍Use the Foursquare search bar. The Foursquare search bar is a great way to find places. You can search by name, category, or location.

Use the Foursquare explore tab. The Foursquare explore tab is a great way to find new places. Foursquare will show you places that you might enjoy based on your previous interests.

Use the Foursquare calendar. The Foursquare calendar is a great way to see what events are happening near you. You can also add events to your calendar so that you don't miss out.

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To maximize the benefits of Foursquare, remember to check in every time you visit a commercial area or an attraction site near your residence.

Users who want to help their friends discover new places should always leave reviews of areas and businesses they visit to help friends know what to expect. Businesses need to offer deals and specials to their customers in a unique way.