The Future of Niche Social Networking
For years I've been singing the praises of niche outreach and waiting to see niche social networking overtake general social networks (like Facebook) with the public. I'm...
Is “Content Marketing” the New Dirty Word in Social Media?
There's a new (well, sort of new) buzzword making the rounds these days. "Content marketing." Whether you've been doing it for years (under its other names) or...
The Social Media Time Split: Where Should You Spend Your Time?
Social media can be effective both for personal and business networking (and even for marketing). But there are so many social media sites and tools that it...
3 Ways to Alienate Your Friends and Followers
You know that it's important to build your network or community when you use social media tools. But it's equally important that you maintain that community if...
Pinterest Marketing Tips for Businesses and Blogs
Owners of businesses and blogs need to take a serious look at Pinterest because it can and does drive sales. Further down in this post I will...
Were Google Plus Pages Worth the Wait?
When Google Plus initially launched, both personal and business users flocked to the site. But before long those business users were told that their accounts weren't welcome...
What’s Hot on Digg [Infographic]
In some niches (namely technology, news, and entertainment -- although there are others), Digg is still a top player in the social media world. Getting your story...
Some of the Best Social Networks for Creative Professionals
In the past I ran a small music PR firm where I assisted musicians with online PR and social media. Now I follow an even stronger passion,...
Social Media Managers Can do More Harm Than Good
As companies big and small continue to move into social media to support other marketing and PR efforts, they're hiring social media managers to help lead the...
Why Spamming Social Media Won’t Get You Very Far
Spam. Eww. Who wants it, right? Unfortunately spam isn't confined to email inboxes. It's rampant in the world of social media. These days spam comes in all...
