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Chad’s favorite social media blogs
Here are a few of my favorite social media blogs and why:
ProBlogger and Copyblogger – These two blogs are probably my favorite. They are both chalk full of useful information. They don’t focus so much on the latest news as much as they do on general principle that will last for a very long time. If you want to get a solid understanding of social media and the principles that will fuel your business to success, then you need to read these blogs.
Mashable – If you want up-to-date info on what’s happening in the social media world, this is the blog for you. They cover everything from Facebook and Twitter news to the latest iPhone apps and social networks. In addition to news, they also produce some very helpful how-to posts. Be careful though: if you subscribe to their general RSS feed, your reader will explode daily with new posts. Mashable has a bunch of authors that post often. If you don’t like your reader to feel cluttered then find the authors you like and follow them on Twitter.
Chris Brogan – Every industry has a handful of celebrity-type super stars. You know, those people who speak at every big industry event and who everyone clamors to connect with. In the social media world, Chris Brogan is definitely a celebrity. When I first started following Chris he actually kind of annoyed me. I thought he was a self-promoter and was disingenuous. I was wrong. The more I read his stuff, the more I realize how much he cares and how smart he is. His blog is a great resource for general information on how to become a more powerful user of social media.
The Brand Builder – I really like this blog. Olivier is a strait talker who doesn’t beat around the bush. He will call you out if you’re wrong, but he’ll build you up if you’re right. He brings a great business perspective to social media. He spends a lot of time writing about ROI and measurement.
Inside Facebook – I like reading Inside Facebook because it’s the fastest source for news on Facebook. Facebook is the biggest social network out there and I like to stay up-to-date on what’s happening. I’ll usually just scan through their most recent posts for juicy info.
What are your favorite social media blogs?